Scooter Braun has spoken publicly about one of the darkest periods in his life – divorce, revealing that he experienced suicidal thoughts during the breakdown of his marriage to Yael Cohen in 2020.
The music mogul, known for managing some of the world’s biggest artists, opened up on The Diary Of A CEO podcast, offering a raw and honest account of how success couldn’t shield him from deep personal pain.
Braun, 43, described how he hit an emotional low point in October 2020, right as the public believed he was thriving. “My marriage was falling apart. The whole world thought I was crushing it,” he said. “I had a suicidal thought for 20 minutes… I thought, ‘If I can’t be this perfect image that I’ve presented to the world, I don’t want to be here.’”
He was quick to note that the thought shook him, and he snapped out of it. “After 20 minutes I said, ‘What the hell was that?’ That’s not me. I would never leave my kids.” Braun has three children with Cohen, and the idea of not being with them all the time hit him hard.
Reflecting on the relationship and its end, Braun said it forced him to confront uncomfortable truths about himself. “I think I was happy because everyone told me I was doing great… It wasn’t until the foundation broke that I realized I wasn’t actually happy,” he shared. He admitted he had been “asleep at the wheel,” swept up in success, disconnected from who he really was.
Their marriage, which lasted from 2014 until their divorce in 2022, wasn’t without value. Braun said he now sees that he and Cohen were “made to be amazing co-parents.” He believes their relationship served a deeper purpose, helping each other grow and creating three children they both adore.
Braun’s perspective has shifted significantly since the split. He now views that painful chapter as a period of growth. “Through the heartbreak of our relationship ending, we were brought together to make three incredible souls,” he said. “Now, whoever gets me next is in for a treat.”
His story is a reminder that mental health doesn’t discriminate based on status or success. Braun’s moment of despair didn’t define him, but it did wake him up to the importance of self-awareness and emotional honesty. He’s used the experience to become a better version of himself, not just for his future relationships, but for his kids and his own well-being.
Scooter Braun’s divorce may have shaken him to his core, but it also led to a powerful reset. He’s still navigating co-parenting and life post-divorce, but his words show a man who’s learning to be real, not just successful.
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