Equity Advantage VUL

EQUITY ADVANTAGE VUL

Flexible Premium

Variable Life Insurance Policies
Issued by

Brighthouse Variable Life Account A of
Brighthouse Life Insurance Company

Updating Summary Prospectus

April 29, 2022

This Summary Prospectus summarizes key features of the Equity Advantage VUL flexible premium life insurance policy (the “Policy”).

The prospectus for the Policy contains more information about the Policy’s features, benefits, and risks. You can find the current prospectus and other information about the Policy online at https://dfinview.com/BHF/TAHD/BHF204. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling (800) 882-1292 or by sending an email request to rcg@brighthousefinancial.com.

Additional information about certain investment products, including variable life insurance, has been prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s staff and is available at Investor.gov.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Glossary	A-3
Updated Information You Should Consider About the Policy	A-3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD CONSIDER about the policy	A-5
APPENDIX B: PORTFOLIOS AVAILABLE UNDER THE POLICY	A-8

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Premium Payments	BLIC P.O. Box 956067 St. Louis, MO 63195-6067
Death Claims	BLIC P.O. Box 305074 Nashville, TN 37230-5074 Phone: (800) 882-1292 Or Fax to: Claims (877) 245-8163
All Other Policy Transactions and Inquiries	BLIC P.O. Box 305075 Nashville, TN 37230-5075 Phone: (800) 882-1292 Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 6:30PM Eastern Time Or Fax to: Policyholder Services (877) 246-8424

Former Name		New Name
Brighthouse Funds Trust I		Brighthouse Funds Trust I
AQR Global Risk Balanced Portfolio		PanAgora Global Diversified Risk Portfolio II
PanAgora Global Diversified Risk Portfolio II		PanAgora Global Diversified Risk Portfolio
Brighthouse Funds Trust I		Brighthouse Funds Trust I
Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio		Brighthouse/abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
Brighthouse Funds Trust I		Brighthouse Funds Trust I
Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio		CBRE Global Real Estate Portfolio

	Fees and Expenses			Location in Prospectus
Charges for Early Withdrawals	If, during the first ten Policy years, or during the first ten Policy years following a face amount increase, you surrender or lapse your Policy, reduce the face amount, or make a partial withdrawal or change in death benefit option that reduces the face amount, then we will deduct a surrender charge from the Cash Value. The maximum surrender charge will not be greater than 3.825% of the Base Policy’s face amount. For example, if your Policy had a Base Policy face amount of $100,000 and you surrendered the Policy in Policy year 1, you could pay a surrender charge of up to $3,825.00.			Charges – Surrender Charge Fee Tables
Transaction Charges	In addition to surrender charges, you also may be charged for other transactions. These charges include a sales charge and/or state and federal premium tax with respect to Premium payments; an administrative charge for partial withdrawals; a transfer charge on your transfer of Cash Value among the Investment Divisions and to and from the Fixed Account; and an Illustration of Benefits Charge upon provision to you of each illustration in excess of one per year.			Charges – Sales Charge; Premium Tax Charge; Transfer Charge; Illustrations of Benefits Charge; Partial Withdrawal Charge Fee Tables
Ongoing Fees and Expenses (annual charges)	In addition to surrender charges and transaction charges, an investment in the Policy is subject to certain ongoing fees and expenses, including a cost of insurance charge; a Policy charge; a mortality and expense risk charge; a coverage expense charge; loan interest spread; and charges for various riders offered along with the Policy. Certain of those ongoing charges vary in amount depending on the insured’s age, risk class, and (except for unisex Policies) sex. You should view the Policy specifications page of your Policy for the specific charges applicable to your Policy. You will also bear expenses associated with the Portfolios under the Policy, as shown in the following table:			Charges – Policy Charge; Coverage Expenses Charge; Monthly Charges for the Cost of Insurance; Mortality and Expense Risk Charge; Loan Interest Spread; Optional Benefit Charges; Portfolio Expenses Fee Tables
	Annual Fee	Minimum	Maximum
	Investment options (Portfolio fees and expenses)	0.27%	1.11%
	RISKS
Risk of Loss	You can lose money by investing in the Policy.			Principal Risks of Investing in the Policy
Not a Short-Term Investment	The Policy is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. If you make a premature withdrawal of cash from your Policy, you may incur various costs (e.g., a surrender charge) and also possible Federal income tax.			Principal Risks of Investing in the Policy Charges

	RISKS
Risks Associated with Investment Options	An investment in the Policy is subject to the risk of poor investment performance and can vary depending on the performance of the investment options available under the Policy (e.g., the Portfolios ). Each investment option, including the Fixed Account, will have its own unique risks, and you should review these investment options before making an investment decision.	The Company, The Separate Account and The Portfolios - the Portfolios
Insurance Company Risks	An investment in the Policy is subject to the risks related to BLIC, including that any obligations (including obligations related to amounts invested in the Fixed Account), guarantees, or benefits are subject to BLIC’s claims-paying ability. More information about BLIC, including its financial strength ratings, is available upon request by calling (888) 243-1968.	The Company, The Separate Account and The Portfolios - the Company; the Separate Account
Contract Lapse	In general, in any month that your Policy’s Cash Surrender Value is not large enough to cover the Monthly Deduction (i.e., the amount we deduct on the first day of each Policy month for charges such as the Policy charge), your Policy will be in default, and may lapse. Your Policy’s Cash Surrender Value can be impacted by poor investment performance of the Portfolios you select. Your Policy may also lapse if Policy loans plus accrued interest exceed the Policy’s Cash Value less the surrender charge. Additionally, insufficient Premium payments, withdrawals and policy charges (including increases in those charges) could cause the Policy to lapse and you will no longer have insurance coverage. If your Policy has lapsed, in most states you may reinstate it within three years after the date of lapse if the insured has not reached Attained Age 121. In North Carolina and Missouri, you may reinstate your Policy within five years after the date of lapse. Reinstatement in all cases requires payment of certain charges described in the Policy and usually requires evidence of insurability that is satisfactory to us. Death benefits will not be paid if the Policy has lapsed.	Lapse and Reinstatement
	Restrictions
Investments	Availability of Portfolios. We reserve the right to close or substitute a Portfolio or limit its availability to subsequent Premium payments and/or transfers of Cash Value. Transfers. We may limit the number of transfers among the Investment Divisions and the Fixed Account to no more than four per Policy year. We may impose a processing charge of $25 for each transfer. We may also impose restrictions on frequent transfers. We are not currently imposing the maximum limit on transfers and withdrawals from the Fixed Account, but we reserve the right to do so.	The Company, The Separate Account and The Portfolios Charges - Transfer Charge
Optional Benefits	Various optional benefits may be available in the form of a rider to your Policy. Not all of these riders may be available to you. In general, supplemental insurance benefits may be (i) available only to insureds within certain age ranges and/or who meet certain criteria (e.g., terminal illness) (ii) subject to minimum and/or maximum specified amounts, and (iii) subject to certain termination conditions. We may stop offering an optional benefit at any time.	Other Benefits Available Under the Policy
	Taxes
Tax Implications	You should consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of an investment in and payments received under the Policy. Please note that there is no additional tax benefit to you if the Policy is purchased through a tax-qualified plan. Withdrawals will be subject to ordinary income tax and may be subject to tax penalties.	Tax Considerations

	Conflict of Interest
Investment Professional Compensation	All firms selling the Policy receive commissions. The portion of the commission payments that selling firms pass on to their sales representatives is determined in accordance with their internal compensation programs. A selling firm, or a sales representative of a selling firm, may receive different compensation for selling one product over another and may have a financial incentive to offer or recommend the Policy over another investment. Apart from the payment of commissions, selling firms may receive additional compensation, including marketing allowances, introduction fees, persistency payments, preferred status fees and industry conference fees.	Distribution of the Policies
Exchanges	In general, sales representatives may have a financial incentive to offer you a new insurance policy in place of the policy you already own. You should exchange your Policy only if you determine, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both policies, that it is preferable for you to purchase the new policy rather than continue to own the existing Policy.	Distribution of the Policies

Investment Objectives	Portfolio Company and Adviser/Sub-Adviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2021)
Investment Objectives	Portfolio Company and Adviser/Sub-Adviser	Current Expenses	1 Year	5 Year	10 Year
Seeks long-term growth of capital.	American Funds Global Small Capitalization Fund — Class 2# Capital Research and Management Company^SM	0.90%	6.74%	15.45%	12.51%
Seeks growth of capital.	American Funds Growth Fund — Class 2 Capital Research and Management Company^SM	0.60%	21.97%	25.43%	19.71%
Seeks long-term growth of capital and income.	American Funds Growth-Income Fund — Class 2 Capital Research and Management Company^SM	0.54%	24.10%	16.39%	15.42%
Seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital.	American Funds The Bond Fund of America — Class 2# Capital Research and Management Company^SM	0.45%	-0.31%	4.25%	3.27%
Seeks capital appreciation and current income.	AB Global Dynamic Allocation Portfolio — Class B#* Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC Subadviser: AllianceBernstein L.P.	0.88%	9.28%	7.67%	7.07%
Seeks a balance between a high level of current income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on growth of capital.	American Funds^® Balanced Allocation Portfolio — Class B‡ Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC	0.67%	12.55%	11.96%	10.55%
Seeks growth of capital.	American Funds^® Growth Allocation Portfolio — Class B‡ Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC	0.71%	16.21%	14.23%	12.68%

#	These Portfolios and their investment advisers have entered into temporary expense reimbursement and/or fee waivers. These temporary fee reductions are reflected in their annual expenses. Please see the Portfolios' prospectuses for additional information regarding these arrangements.
‡	This Portfolio is a fund of funds and invests substantially all of its assets in other underlying funds. Because the Portfolio invests in other funds, it will bear its pro rata portion of the operating expenses of those underlying funds, including the management fee.
*	This Portfolio is managed in a way that is intended to minimize volatility of returns (referred to as a “managed volatility strategy”). See “Principal Risks of Investing in the Policy.”