Sunday, July 15, 2012

Brad Pitt: Family and Career Man

By Sredna Nesegleh


Brad Pitt is one heartthrob that many people know, both men and women. His classic good boy looks capture the attention of many people who enjoy watching movies of all different types. From his movie with Angelina Jolie, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, to his very first movie, Thelma and Louise, he has brightened movie screens in many different roles for over twenty years. Both his acting career and his personal life capture attention of people of all ages and sexes. Where did Brad Pitt start out his life?

The Beginning

William Bradley "Brad" Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 18, 1963. His parents, Jane and William, worked as a high school counselor and truck company owner, respectively. No one would have thought when he was growing up in Oklahoma that he would see such great success in the entertainment world. While attending high school, he was in musicals and was involved in several school clubs as well. He attended the University of Missouri and almost received his degree-leaving two weeks before graduation to move to Los Angeles to start his career.

Career Start

Movies were destined to be the path that Brad Pitt would travel, but he was first cast in several uncredited movie roles. He then guest starred in different television shows, including soap operas, dramas, and sitcoms. The first credited movie role that he had was in a United States-Yugoslavian move partnership called The Dark Side of the Sun. He did not stop there, however, he moved on to getting other movie roles, including the supporting role that got him the most attention-in Thelma and Louise.

Making Him a Star

The 1994 hit, Interview With a Vampire, is considered to be the turning point of Brad Pitt's career. His performance we not well received, but he did win two MTV awards for it. He then went on to star in a number of movies, including Legends of the Fall, Seven, and 12 Monkeys, for which he won his first Golden Globe. His most notable roles came in the last decade and include the movies, Ocean's Eleven, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglourious Basterds, and Moneyball. He has won many different awards over the years, including Teen's Choice awards, SAG award, and a Golden Globe.

The Varied Interests of Brad

One of the most interesting things about Brad Pitt is that he is very involved in many different political and social causes. He encouraged people to vote in the 2004 Presidential Election and has supported the ONE Campaign, Proposition 71, many environmental causes, and more. He and Angelina Jolie have started their own foundation as well to aid humanitarian causes all over the world.

Personal Life

Brad Pitt has been in relationships with many women since the start of his movie career. One of the most notable relationships was with Jennifer Aniston of Friends. They married in 2000 and divorced in 2005, when Pitt began a relationship with his now partner, Angelina Jolie. He and Jolie have six children together and have been together since then.

Brad Pitt has come far in his career since the beginning. From the uncredited roles to the title role, Brad has made his name very strong in the entertainment world. He continues to surprise us in his roles to give us the entertainment value that we want and need. Whether you are watching one of his older movies or one of his new ones, you are sure to appreciate his acting skills, as well as his beautiful smile.




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