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, 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
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2024	6,148	75	17,507	(6,286)	(5,163)	6,133	15
Capital contribution	100		100			100
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	(287)			(287)		(287)	0
Net income (loss)	(287)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax	594				594	594
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2025	$ 6,555	$ 75	$ 17,607	$ (6,573)	$ (4,569)	$ 6,540	$ 15