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Brad Pitt Reveals Bradley Cooper Helped Him Get Sober in Moving Acceptance Speech

Pitt has been open about his struggles with substance abuse in the past.

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Brad Pitt doesn't talk about his struggles with alcoholism often, but he opened up a bit at the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday night.

The Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood star won Best Supporting Actor at the gala, and was presented the award by another well-known Brad, Bradley Cooper. The 56-year-old actor embraced Cooper on stage and then revealed that his good friend helped him get sober.

"Thank you, Bradley. Bradley just put his daughter to bed and then rushed over to do this,” the actor joked, referring to Cooper's young daughter, Lea. "He's a sweetheart."

"I got sober because of this guy," Pitt continued, in a heartwarming moment. "And every day’s been happier ever since. I love you, and I thank you."

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