Want to know what Brad Pitt was like in his youth? Who did you meet? What films did you star in? We will talk about this in the article. Enjoy your reading!
Biography: family and childhood
William Bradley Pitt is the name of the world famous actor. He was born December 18, 1963 in the American city of Shauni (Oklahoma). He was brought up by a decent and religious family.
The father of our hero, William Pitt, worked as a manager in a company specializing in cargo transportation. And his mother worked as a teacher at a local school. The famous actor has a sister Julia and brother Doug.
Shortly after the birth of Brad, the family moved to the city of Springfield ( Missouri). There passed the childhood of the future Hollywood star. Parents were members of a Baptist church. They tried to raise their children in strictness.
What kind of child was our hero? Many could envy his energy. The boy was involved in music, and also played basketball and football.
Personality formation
After leaving school, the guy easily entered the University of Missouri, choosing the faculty of journalism and advertising. However, he did not work in his profession.
Young Brad Pitt dreamed of an acting career. But the realization of creative ambitions was still very far away. Who just did not have time to work our hero! He was a loader, and a driver, and a waiter. Once he even had to try on a chicken suit and, as such, invite people to the El Pollo Loco restaurant. In his free time, our hero attended theater courses.
The beginning of a film career
When did Brad Pitt first appear on the screens? How old was he then? In 1987, he starred in the then popular Dallas series. 24-year-old guy is 100% coped with the tasks set by the director. Brad liked working in the frame.
In the period from 1987 to 1988, several series were released with his participation (Tales from the Crypt, Another World, No Exit, and others). These were small roles. But the aspiring actor was happy with any job.
In 1989, young Brad Pitt starred in an ad for Pringles chips. How could any of the viewers think that a tanned blond with a radiant smile in the future will become a Hollywood star?
True success
Our hero continued to participate in the filming of paintings belonging to different genres. What roles did he not try on! Brad Pitt was a pimp, drug addict, officer, and even a terrorist.
In 1994, the premiere of "Interview with the Vampire" (based on the work of Anne Rice). Young Brad Pitt played one of the main roles. His colleagues on the set were already held stars - Tom Cruise and Antonio Banderas. The game of a handsome and confident guy impressed both directors and avid critics. After success in the movie "Interview with the Vampire," our hero’s career went uphill.
In 1995, Empire magazine included Brad Pitt in the TOP 25 sexiest actors in the history of the film industry. His external data was also appreciated by People magazine.
Achievements
What are the results that William Bradley Pitt can boast of? At the moment, the American actor’s creative piggy bank has over 60 roles in series and full-length films. Our hero voiced several cartoons and feature films. He actively participated in film festivals held in Cannes, Toronto and Venice.
He has awards of the highest category - Golden Globe (1996) and Oscar (2014). Famous and beloved by many, the actor is not going to stop there.
Personal life
Brad Pitt in his youth twisted novels with beautiful girls. He did not think about a serious relationship. Even the legendary actress Gwyneth Paltrow fell under his charm. Their acquaintance occurred in 1995 on the set of the thriller "Seven". Gwyneth and Brad had deep feelings. In December 1996, their engagement took place. However, it never came to the wedding. For unknown reasons, the actors announced a breakup in June 1997.
The first official wife of Brad Pitt was actress Jennifer Aniston. In July 2000, they played a magnificent wedding. The marriage lasted 5 years.
Hollywood handsome didn’t feel sad for long. He began an affair with Angelina Jolie. In the period from 2006 to 2014, they were in a civil marriage. And in the summer of 2014 officially formalized the relationship.
In September 2016, it became known that Angelina filed for divorce. She wants the children of Brad Pitt (family and adoptive) to live with her. To persuade the guardianship authorities to her side, the actress stated that the former husband beat and scolded them.
Appearance
Many girls and women dream of such a handsome and talented man as Brad Pitt. How old is the actor now? In December, he will be 53 years old. It's hard to believe, because it looks like a maximum of 40 years.
The Hollywood star carefully looks after her appearance. Several times a month, Brad visits a beautician and a massage therapist. He is committed to good nutrition. The actor does not recognize fast food, pastries, sugary and alcoholic drinks.
Maintaining his perfect shape helps him moderate physical activity. These are jogging in the morning, daily swimming in the pool, cycling and training on simulators. Now with a height of 180 cm, it weighs 77-78 kg.
The eternally young Brad Pitt continues to win female hearts. After the release of a new film with his participation, the number of fans of the actor increases dramatically.
Finally
We talked about where he was born, studied and how the actor Brad Pitt built a film career. At the moment he is not going through the best stage in his life (divorce from Angelina Jolie). We wish him patience and peace of mind!