Top 10 unknown facts about Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is an actor who went from a Midwestern teen athlete to one of Hollywood’s most cherished superstars.
Prior to his current career, he landed roles on shows like “Dallas,” before breaking into film with parts in “Thelma & Louise,” “A River Runs Through It,” and “Interview With the Vampire.”
Over the years, he’s been praised for his work in the “Ocean’s” movies, “Se7en,” “Moneyball,” and “Twelve Monkeys.” He’s also a successful producer with an Oscar for “12 Years a Slave.”
We have selected the top 10 little known facts about the Hollywood mega star that may take your breath away.
#10: His real name is not Brad Pitt
We all call him Brad Pitt. Yes, that’s what the American actor and film producer has come to be known among the populace. But how many of us know that Brad Pitt is not his official name? That if you were to look for him in any official capacity, you would hardly find him? Well, the Golden and Academy award winner is officially know as William Bradley Pitt
#9: He suffered substance abuse
Alcoholism and other drug abuse are common among celebrities in the entertainment industry. Alcohol itself is seen as a form of substance to pull on happiness. No wonder many big names in the entertainment industry have become victims of alcoholism and general drug abuse. Brad Pitt was no exception until when he turned to Alcoholics Anonymous to salvage his ever dwindling will to control his taste. Brad has admitted in the past that he had alcohol problem during his career and his second marriage.
#8: He was a member of the Alpha Delta
The Alpha Delta Phi fraternity boasts of a tall list of famous people Bernie Beirman, Andy Enfield, Jean Fugett and many others. And of course, Brad Pitt once joined the fraternity. He joined the fraternity when at the university of Missouri. Brad is reportedly believed to have also joined the Sigma Chi fraternity.
#7: He has been in multiple relationships
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston
Who doesn’t want to date the famous? Does birds of the same feathers not flock together? Doesn’t the famous attract the famous? Very few women may stand the chance of not falling into a relationship with Brad Pitt. Brad has been in at least three different relationships. It may be common knowledge that Brad was engaged and married to both Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, very few are pretty aware that Brad managed to entangle the heart of actress Gwyneth Paltrow. The duo fell in love and were engaged for almost three years spanning 1994 to 1997 before their eventual breakup.
#6: He refused to star in “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”
Brad’s greatest commercial successes have been Ocean’s Eleven(2001), Troy(2004), World War Z(2013), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood(2019) and of course, Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
The interesting fact about Brad’s feature in Mr. & Mrs. Smith is that the actor almost refused to star in the movie. The movie’s cast had Brad paired with Nicole Kidman. Unfortunately, Brad had a bad on-screen chemistry with Nicole which stifled his interest in the role. The decision to return to the screen was salvaged by the introduction of Angelina Jolie. Well, to Brad, it was the best moment in his life. But I’m not sure we can say the same for Jennifer Aniston.
#5: After 33 years of acting, Brad Pitt won his first Oscar award.
Brad Pitt wins the Oscar
After more than 30 years, Brad Pitt finally managed to clutched an Academy Award to call his own. Brad won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
Brad’s win was his first after four attempts. He was served this award as stuntman Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood tells the story of Rick Dalton, a former TV star played by DiCaprio, and his one and only friend, Cliff. Both well past their primes, the two men try to figure out what they’re doing with their lives as the 1960s come to an abrupt and violent end in Los Angeles.
After 33 years of acting, Brad Pitt finally received his first-ever Oscar for acting! Yes, you read that right. While Brad Pitt has won award for producing, he had never won the award as an actor.
#4: His story is that of “from Grass to Grace”
Ellen interviews Brad Pitt
Most celebrities start from humble beginnings, some even from the street before they hit a crescendo and begin to shine. Brad Pitt was not always rich.
He is an actor who went from a Midwestern teen athlete to one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars.
At the start of his career, he landed roles on shows like “Dallas,” before breaking into film with parts in “Thelma & Louise,” “A River Runs Through It,” and “Interview with the Vampire.” He may currently be one of the biggest Hollywood actors of our time but he wasn’t always the rich actor that we know. Before his eventual break onto the acting scene, Brad was an appliance mover. He also used to dress in a bright yellow chicken costume as a mascot for ‘El Pollo Loco’.
#3: Brad Pitt had his teeth chipped prior to filming “Fight Club.”
Brad Pitt in a fight scene
To add more realism to his role as Tyler Durden in Fight Club, Brad Pitt decided to have a his teeth chipped. Brad’s commitment to this role showed how far he would go to register himself as a professional actor. After the movie, Brad Pitt had his teeth fixed.
#2: Brad Pitt tore his Achilles tendon when playing Achilles in Troy.
Brad Pitt as Achiles in Troy
Brad Pitt has played many roles in many films. He has starred in movies that some leading actors in Hollywood have traditionally distanced themselves from. He has been cast in all sorts of fims, from romantic comedies, to dramas. Starring as Achilles in Troy, Brad Pitt had his Achilles tendon torn.
#1: Brad Pitt was advised by his management team to turn down the offer to star in American Psycho
Brad Pitt for American Psycho
Brad Pitt has been pited against several roles in Hollywood but not every role that he has had the opportunity to play. Although he was approached to take the role of Patrick Bateman, Brad’s agent disagreed with him and advised the actor not to pursue the role.
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