Brad Pitt

Basic Information

• Name: William Bradley Pitt

• Date of Birth: December 18, 1963

• Nationality: American

• Spouse 🎃-  Angelina Jolie (m. 2014–2019), Jennifer Aniston (m. 2000–2005)

• Kids 🌺-  Shiloh Jolie, Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt, Vivienne Jolie, Zahara Marley Jolie, Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt

• Profession: Actor, Film Producer

• Social Media Links: Not officially active on social media

Biography

🌜Brad Pitt is a globally renowned actor and producer whose career spans over three decades. Born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Pitt grew up in a modest household with strong Christian values. He attended the University of Missouri, where he majored in journalism with a focus on advertising. However, Pitt decided to leave college two weeks before graduation, choosing instead to pursue his dream of acting in Los Angeles.

Initially, Pitt faced the typical struggles of a newcomer in Hollywood. He worked various odd jobs, including dressing as a chicken mascot for a restaurant chain, while taking acting lessons and attending auditions. His determination paid off when he began landing small roles in television shows and uncredited appearances in films. His breakthrough came in 1991 with the film Thelma & Louise൲, where his portrayal of a charismatic drifter made him an overnight sensation. From that point on, Pitt steadily built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and bankable actors, balancing blockbuster hits with critically acclaimed performances. In addition to his acting career, Pitt co-founded Plan B Entertainment, a production company responsible for several award-winning films.

🥀Brad Pitt's personal life has often been in the spotlight, particularly his relationships and family. He was first married to actress Jennifer Aniston in 2000. The pair were considered Hollywood's golden couple but divorced in 2005 after five years of marriage.

Pitt later entered a high-profile relationship with actress Angelina Jolie, with whom he worked on the 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith🌌. The couple, nicknamed "Brangelina," became one of the most talked-about pairs in Hollywood. They married in 2014 in a private ceremony at their estate in France. However, their relationship ended in 2016, with their divorce finalized in 2019.

🥃Together, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie share six children. Three of them are biological: Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, born in 2006, and twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline, born in 2008. The other three children are adopted: Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt from Cambodia, Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt from Vietnam, and Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt from Ethiopia.

Career Timeline

Key Milestones

• 1987 - Made his film debut with small roles in Less Than Zero and No Way Out.

• 1991 - Achieved widespread recognition with Thelma & Louise.

• 1994 - Starred in Legends of the Fall, earning his first Golden Globe nomination.

• 1995 - Gained critical acclaim for Seven and 12 Monkeys, winning a Golden Globe for the latter.

• 1999 - Delivered a standout performance in Fight Club, which became a cult classic.

• 2001 - Starred in Ocean’s Eleven, the first in a highly successful trilogy.

• 2004 - Played the lead role in Troy, a box office success.

• 2008 - Received an Oscar nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

• 2013 - Produced 12 Years a Slave, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

• 2019 - Won his first acting Oscar for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Achievements

Awards & Recognition

• Academy Awards:

  Best Supporting Actor (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, 2019)

  Best Picture as producer (12 Years a Slave, 2013)

• Golden Globes: Multiple wins, including Best Supporting Actor for 12 Monkeys and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

• BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

• Screen Actors Guild Awards:꧒ Numerous wins for individual and ensemble performances.

Records/Stats

• ⛄One of the highest-grossing actors in Hollywood, with his films earning billions worldwide.

• Co-produced several critically acclaimed films, including The Departed and Moonlight.

Philanthropic Work

🐠Brad Pitt is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors. He co-founded the Make It Right Foundation, which builds sustainable housing for communities affected by Hurricane Katrina. He also supports global humanitarian efforts through his Jolie-Pitt Foundation, contributing significantly to causes such as education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. Pitt’s commitment to architecture and sustainability is evident in his collaborations with architects to create eco-friendly housing projects.

Catchphrases

• 🌺“You must lose everything in order to gain anything.”

• 💛“Happiness is overrated; it’s those difficult times that inform the next wonderful time.”

• “I’m drawn to stories about the human condition.”

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