Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings (Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Brighthouse Life Insurance Company’s Stockholder’s Equity	Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 18,115	$ 75	$ 18,323	$ (5,719)	$ 5,421	$ 18,100	$ 15
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	(453)			(453)		(453)
Net income (loss)	(453)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(2,236)				(2,236)	(2,236)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2021	15,426	75	18,323	(6,172)	3,185	15,411	15
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	16,111	75	17,773	(5,653)	3,901	16,096	15
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	671			671		671
Net income (loss)	671
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(3,590)				(3,590)	(3,590)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2022	$ 13,192	$ 75	$ 17,773	$ (4,982)	$ 311	$ 13,177	$ 15