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, 2022	$ 6,514	$ 75	$ 17,773	$ (5,418)	$ (5,931)	$ 6,499	$ 15
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	(525)			(525)		(525)
Net income (loss)	(525)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	793				793	793
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2023	6,782	75	17,773	(5,943)	(5,138)	6,767	15
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2023	5,941	75	17,507	(6,542)	(5,114)	5,926	15
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	(565)			(565)		(565)
Net income (loss)	(565)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	(145)				(145)	(145)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2024	$ 5,231	$ 75	$ 17,507	$ (7,107)	$ (5,259)	$ 5,216	$ 15