The latest interview with Brad Pitt, featured in Esquire, provides a rare and personal look into his home life, including his dogs, morning routine, and thoughts on family and loss. However, a casual remark about his family life has sparked speculation regarding his relationship with Inès de Ramon.
Brad’s conversation in the interview starts lightheartedly, discussing his dogs, cheese, and crackers, but quickly delves into more profound topics. Amidst his reflections on family and personal life, one seemingly innocuous comment piques interest.
During his Esquire interview on August 10, 2026, Brad welcomed the magazine into his Los Angeles home, offering an illuminating glimpse into his daily life.
A Typical “Brad Pitt” Day at Home
To start, he had to manage his two dogs, Sundae and Vandy, who were excitedly attempting to rush out through the glass door. Brad kindly gestured for them to sit while trying to calm their enthusiasm.
“They’ll pester you for a few minutes, then they’ll chill out,” he mentioned to his guest. Once the dogs were settled, Brad shifted his attention to the kitchen, where he sliced yellow Gouda and Parmesan, opened some crackers, and cut peppercorn-crusted salami, presenting a charcuterie board on a table overlooking the pool and the Los Angeles skyline.
There was no entourage bustling about in the kitchen; the interview highlighted how it was simply Brad Pitt preparing cheese in his own kitchen. His morning had been refreshingly simple: he woke up without an alarm, read the news on his phone, completed a Sudoku puzzle, exercised, showered, and attempted to organize his closet.
“I say ‘organized,’” he clarified. “Actually, I just moved a few [expletives] from here to there.” Ultimately, he summarized the day perfectly: “Yeah, just a good old day.”
The Aging Movie Star Reflects
This relaxed afternoon took a more contemplative turn as Brad, now 62, expressed his thoughts about the older generation of actors that paved the way for him in Hollywood.
He reminisced about working with Robert Redford, who directed him in The Last Picture Show, and spoke fondly of other actors he admires, such as Paul Newman, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, and Donald Sutherland. “It’s a weird solid-state transition,” he remarked. “We had a reassuring barrier around us, and now that they’re gone, it feels somewhat like losing your parents. You’re the last of the lineage.”
Brad also admitted that he sometimes wished he could go back and make the most of his fifties. “Oh my God, I wish I could have my fifties back,” he confessed. “I would do more. Your fifties are just… man, whatever comes to mind, go for it. Dive in. Dive in right now.”
He appears to be heeding his own advice. After a solid two-and-a-half years of almost uninterrupted work, Brad is in the midst of several significant projects, including F1, Heart of the Beast, and an upcoming film with David Fincher that brings back Cliff Booth, his character from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Brad Opens Up About Life’s Challenges
The discussion took a serious turn when the topic shifted to loss. Brad reflected on grief, particularly concerning the deaths of his mother and his father, whom he planned to visit in Missouri.
He also shared insights on the emotional highs and lows of life, expressing a desire to achieve greater equilibrium. A friend encouraged him to embrace the full range of human emotions rather than trying to suppress them.
“She told me, ‘I don’t know, I believe in the human experience, and that means I’m here to feel it all. Feel it all — the extreme highs and the soul-crushing lows.’ And that liberated me.”
Brad then candidly discussed a period when emotional pain felt unbearable. “I’ve never once had a thought of suicide,” he stated, before describing a time when the emotional distress was so intense that he understood why someone might view suicide as a relief.
“But I also think we have an incredible survival instinct,” he added. When the interviewer probed if he was referring to painful family experiences, Brad chose to respond succinctly. “Family stories.”
The interviewer reiterated, “Family stories,” to which Brad reiterated, “Let’s leave it at that.”
Then, Brad Made an Off-Hand Remark That Caught Attention
In the context of this unusual candidness, a small detail from the Esquire visit suddenly gains significance. Early in the interview, Brad invited the journalist to sit at his home. “Guests get the view; it’s the rule,” he stated.
He retrieved two small bottles of Perrier from the fridge and grabbed paper towels since he wasn’t sure where the napkins were. He also brought over some plates. “I’m being treated like a king,” the interviewer remarked. Brad’s response was quick and seemingly lighthearted.
“Just another day at the Pitts,” he said.
At first glance, this comment might seem like a playful joke about his last name and home. However, the phrasing has drawn attention due to the happenings in his personal life at the time.
This remark is intriguing precisely because of its ambiguity — and because the narrative behind Brad’s current family life makes it hard to overlook this choice of words.
Inès Has Already Become a Part of His Life
Brad’s relationship with Inès has evolved over several years. Rumors of romance began circulating in late 2022 when they were seen together at a Bono concert in Los Angeles. By 2024, articles suggested that their relationship had deepened considerably, with Inès spending increasing amounts of time at Brad’s place, and the couple making only occasional public appearances.
Later that year, they made their first red carpet appearance together at the Wolfs film premiere at the Venice Film Festival. According to Extra, Brad arrived hand in hand with Inès, where he also posed for photos with George Clooney and photographers.
Their appearance sparked numerous comments on social media, with some users immediately comparing Inès to Brad’s ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, whom he was married to from 2014 to 2016, before their divorce was finalized in 2024 after more than eight years of litigation.
One user commented: “Well, he clearly has a type. She has a bit of a Jolie vibe.” Another noted: “LOL, I see Angelina’s face.” A third added: “Angelina No. 2.”
Comparisons continued when ET published an article about a seaside outing featuring Brad and Inès. One user remarked: “Far from Angelina [sic] Jolie! She looks more like Amy Winehouse.” Another stated: “She looks like a young Angelina.”
Their Relationship Had Already Taken a New Step
In February 2024, a source told Entertainment Tonight that Brad and Inès were living together. “Brad and Inès are living together. She still has her own apartment, but they spend most of their time at his place, and that’s where Inès keeps most of her things,” the source said.
The source added that Brad was treating this relationship seriously but was “not rushing things,” describing the couple as being “in a great phase” and enjoying their time together.
Another source later referred to the relationship as a “new start.” “Brad views his relationship with Inès as a new beginning, and they are really happy together,” the source told ET. The couple also made a rare public appearance at the British Grand Prix, holding hands and smiling as they navigated through the crowd while Brad promoted F1.
The message was clear: Inès was no longer just someone Brad casually dated. She was now a significant part of his life, even as they both maintained a large portion of their privacy.
Marriage Does Not Appear to Be on the Horizon
This context makes an article dated June 25, 2026, particularly noteworthy. Just weeks before the Esquire interview was published, a Page Six article stated that marriage would not apparently be on the agenda for Brad and Inès.
“Inès is incredibly close to Brad’s family. They really adore her, and she has been embraced from the start,” said the source. “But Brad does not plan to get married, even though Inès has become very close to everyone.”
According to the article, Inès had formed genuine connections with Brad’s brother and sister, as well as with his nieces and nephews, and was participating in family gatherings. “She’s just part of the family when they are together,” the source clarified, adding that she had “built real bonds with everyone.”
In other words, the articles portrayed a relationship deeply rooted in Brad’s personal life — without taking the marriage plunge. This makes his earlier reference to the “Pitts” all the more intriguing. Whether it was merely a playful nod to his surname or something deeper remains unclear, as neither Brad nor Inès has confirmed any engagement or marriage.
