Brad Pitt

BRAD PITT ISN’T TAKING ANY CHANCES

Right now, the world simply cannot get enough of Brad Pitt. He was the talk of the Golden Globes – and not just because Jennifer Aniston was there also. During his acceptance speech Brad thanked co-workers but deliberately NOT his kids. He knows that any reference to them will increase press curiosity and make them vulnerable. (Angelina, on the other hand, definitely does NOT mind being seen with the kids.) Brad reportedly did not drink at Globes parties – he’s in an all-male AA group and finds it inspiring. All-male is an excellent idea – that’s not a smart place to find romance.

Above, Brad in New York on his way to the Film Critics Awards dinner.

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BRAD LEARNED A FEW THINGS FROM JENNIFER

Golden Globe winner Brad Pitt was radiant on the red carpet – he barely missed bumping into his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, who was equally radiant. (They absolutely cannot be photographed anywhere NEAR each other because they will be accused by tabloids of reconciliation – and we can’t blame them.) Brad and Jen DID share a red carpet beauty tip- they both got fake tans before the event. And both looked amazing. Whether tanning bed or spray tan, Jennifer has been doing this for years, and Brad started to do the same when they were married. When he was with Angelina, Brad chose to appear as pale as she was.

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BRAD PITT: CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Brad Pitt has a rep for being one of the nicer guys in Hollywood, but even HE has his flaws – as his two ex-wives are bound to remember. Smoking too much pot slowed him down considerably and indulging in too much alcohol was another problem. He’s given up a lot, but Brad still smokes cigarettes – more than ever. His kids worry because they know how unhealthy it is. Brad tried vaping without success and now he tries to keep his smoking undercover. Above, Brad entered the back door at The Arclight Hollywood where he did a Q & A.

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BRAD PITT HAS REDEEMED HIMSELF!

Brad Pitt looks truly grateful and happy at the premier of his new astronaut film Ad Astra at the Venice Film Festival, where he’s the toast of the town. Brad got great reviews for the film and his role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood already has Oscar buzz. After a few years of being humiliated by his nasty divorce, he has quietly worked his way back into the hearts of Hollywood. Meanwhile his ex Angelina Jolie continues to be photographed EVERYWHERE with her kids – from Petco to South Korea where she dropped off Maddox at school.

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QUENTIN TARANTINO’S INSPIRATION: BURT REYNOLDS!

Here’s something we didn’t know about Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: the friendship between Leonardo DiCaprio’s actor character and Brad Pitt’s stuntman character was based on the lifelong friendship of Burt Reynolds and his stuntman Hal Needham. Burt and Hal had matching egos and machismo (not to mention gold chains and chest hair) and they were inseparable friends. Hal even lived in Burt’s guesthouse free for twelve years until he got married again. Hal died in 2013, and Quentin wanted Burt to appear in his movie, but Burt died last year.

BRAD PITT IS BACK – THANKS TO ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

Brad Pitt has the last laugh when it comes to his role in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Brad and Leonardo DiCaprio have the leading roles, only Leo’s part is MUCH bigger and far more melodramatic than Brad’s Once you see the movie, you realize WHY Brad took the role as Leo’s character’s cash-strapped stuntman. Brad’s stuntman is not only adorable (especially in that Caddy convertible) but he is deliciously relaxed and LIKEABLE. Leo’s has-been actor is egotistical and desperate, all the while chainsmoking and repulsively spitting in public. The 1970’s Hollywood scenes in the movie are HEAVENLY (remember when it was ok to hitchhike?) – the big cars were GORGEOUS, and there was NO TRAFFIC. Tarantino felt compelled to add some ultra violent scenes for his immature male fans, and THAT 45 minutes should be cut from the movie. But this movie is FUN, and Brad Pitt emerges as the cutie he used to be…

BRAD PITT AND LEONARDO DICAPRIO: TAKE YOUR PICK

In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Leonardo DiCaprio plays an actor in a career slump and Brad Pitt plays his stunt double/best friend. They are both struggling in an ever-changing Hollywood in 1969, so the clothing, cars, and sets, are highly nostalgic. Which leading man do you prefer? Brad is 55, 5’11” tall, and worth around 240 million. Leo is 44, 6’ tall, and worth 245 million. (Of course Leo’s single and has no kids, Brad is divorced and has 6 kids.) Above, the movie premiered in Cannes.

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BRAD PITT AND JENNIFER ANISTON JUST WANT TO BE FRIENDS – NOTHING MORE!

So nice to hear that Brad Pitt, 55, turned up at Jennifer Aniston’s 50th birthday party at the Sunset Tower hotel last night – just don’t jump to any conclusions! Neither Brad nor Jen are interested in reigniting any kind of romance – they’re both older and wiser and see no reason NOT to be friends. Remember, it was Jennifer who ended the marriage – because they just weren’t all that compatible – she liked to go out and socialize, and Brad preferred to lounge at home and smoke weed. (Sounds kinda similar to Angelina’s complaints) And remember, Brad and Jen still share a lot of the same friends, so it’s easier for everyone if they don’t have to choose sides… Evidently the birthday party was a success!

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BRAD PITT AND CHARLIZE THERON HAVE PLENTY TO TALK ABOUT

Since Radar Online reported that Brad Pitt is “dating” Charlize Theron, we’ve been thinking about how plausible the rumor is. Brad has been trying hard to keep a low profile when it comes to seeing women. His brief encounter with that attractive MIT professor turned out to be a totally false alarm, and we assumed that when he DOES date, it’s not likely to be someone in show business. After all, his divorce is finally winding down and he’s making friends with his kids again. We’re not sure about romance, but Brad and Charlize DO have something in common to talk about – they both have gender-fluid kids.

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