Childhood and Education Journey of Brad Pitt in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Brad Pitt. A timeline of key moments.

Brad Pitt is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer with a career spanning over three decades. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. His films have collectively grossed over $9.3 billion worldwide, solidifying his position as a major figure in the film industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1940: Jane Etta Hillhouse Born

In 1940, Jane Etta Hillhouse, Brad Pitt's mother, was born.

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December 18, 1963: William Bradley Pitt's Birth

On December 18, 1963, William Bradley Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He would later become a famous actor and film producer.

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1966: Birth of Doug Pitt

In 1966, Doug Pitt, Brad Pitt's younger brother, was born.

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1969: Birth of Julie Neal

In 1969, Julie Neal (née Pitt), Brad Pitt's younger sister, was born.

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1976: Publication of Interview with the Vampire

In 1976, Anne Rice published the novel Interview with the Vampire, which would later be adapted into the film starring Brad Pitt.

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1982: Enrolled in the University of Missouri

In 1982, Brad Pitt enrolled in the University of Missouri, majoring in journalism with a focus on advertising.

1994: Pitt Dates Gwyneth Paltrow

In 1994, Brad Pitt started dating Gwyneth Paltrow.

1997: Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow End Relationship

In 1997, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow ended their relationship.

1998: Pitt Met Jennifer Aniston

In 1998, Brad Pitt met actress Jennifer Aniston.

July 29, 2000: Pitt and Aniston Marry

On July 29, 2000, Brad Pitt married Jennifer Aniston in a private wedding ceremony in Malibu.

October 2004: Pitt Supports John Kerry and Stem-Cell Research

In October 2004, Brad Pitt visited the University of Missouri to encourage students to vote for John Kerry in the 2004 U.S. presidential election. Later that month, he publicly supported public funding for embryonic stem-cell research and endorsed Proposition 71, a California ballot initiative.

January 2005: Pitt and Aniston Announce Separation

In January 2005, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston announced they had decided to separate.

April 2005: Pitt and Jolie Spotted Together in Kenya

In April 2005, paparazzi photographs emerged showing Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and her son Maddox at a beach in Kenya, which the press interpreted as evidence of a relationship between Pitt and Jolie.

July 2005: Pitt Accompanies Jolie to Ethiopia for Adoption

In July 2005, Brad Pitt accompanied Angelina Jolie to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where she adopted her second child, a girl named Zahara.

October 2, 2005: Pitt and Aniston Divorce Finalized

On October 2, 2005, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's divorce was finalized by the Los Angeles Superior Court.

December 3, 2005: Pitt Begins Adoption Process of Jolie's Children

On December 3, 2005, Brad Pitt was in the process of becoming the adoptive father of Angelina Jolie's daughter Zahara, and Jolie's first adopted child, a boy named Maddox.

2005: Relationship with Angelina Jolie

Beginning in 2005, Brad Pitt's relationship with Angelina Jolie became one of the most reported celebrity stories globally.

January 11, 2006: Jolie Confirms Pregnancy With Pitt's Child

On January 11, 2006, Angelina Jolie confirmed to People magazine that she was pregnant with Brad Pitt's child, publicly acknowledging their relationship for the first time.

January 19, 2006: Jolie's Request to Change Children's Surnames Granted

On January 19, 2006, a California judge granted Angelina Jolie's request to change the children's surnames from "Jolie" to "Jolie-Pitt".

May 27, 2006: Jolie Gives Birth to Daughter Shiloh

On May 27, 2006, Angelina Jolie gave birth to their daughter Shiloh in Swakopmund, Namibia. Brad Pitt confirmed that she would qualify for a Namibian passport.

September 2006: Pitt and Jolie Establish Charitable Foundation

In September 2006, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie established the Jolie-Pitt Foundation to aid humanitarian causes around the world, with initial donations of $1 million each to Global Action for Children and Doctors Without Borders.

October 2006: Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates to Daniel Pearl Foundation

In October 2006, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated $100,000 to the Daniel Pearl Foundation, an organization created in memory of the late American journalist Daniel Pearl.

October 2006: Pitt Supports Same-Sex Marriage

In an October 2006 interview with Esquire, Brad Pitt stated his support for same-sex marriage.

2006: Pitt Founded Make It Right Foundation

In 2006, Brad Pitt founded the Make It Right Foundation, organizing housing professionals in New Orleans to finance and construct 150 sustainable, affordable new houses in New Orleans's Ninth Ward following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

2006: Media Hype Surrounding Pregnancy

In early 2006, after Angelina Jolie's pregnancy was confirmed, the media hype surrounding Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reached extreme levels, with Reuters describing it as "the point of insanity".

March 15, 2007: Jolie Adopts Pax From Vietnam

On March 15, 2007, Angelina Jolie adopted a 3-year-old boy, Pax, from an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

May 2007: Pitt and Jolie Donate to Darfur Crisis Relief

In May 2007, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie donated $1 million to three organizations in Chad and Sudan dedicated to those affected by the crisis in the Darfur region.

2007: Pitt and Jolie Invested in The Jolie-Pitt Foundation

According to federal filings, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie invested $8.5 million into the Jolie-Pitt Foundation in 2006; it gave away $2.4 million in 2006 and $3.4 million in 2007.

February 21, 2008: Pitt Adopts Pax in the United States

On February 21, 2008, Brad Pitt adopted Pax in the United States.

May 2008: Jolie Confirms Expecting Twins

At the Cannes Film Festival in May 2008, Angelina Jolie confirmed that she was expecting twins.

July 12, 2008: Jolie Gives Birth to Twins Knox and Vivienne

On July 12, 2008, Angelina Jolie gave birth to son Knox and daughter Vivienne in Nice, France.

September 2008: Pitt Donates to Campaign Against Proposition 8

In September 2008, Brad Pitt donated $100,000 to the campaign against California's Proposition 8, an initiative to overturn the state Supreme Court decision that had legalized same-sex marriage.

October 2008: Make It Right Foundation Completes First Homes

In October 2008, the Make It Right Foundation completed its first six homes in New Orleans.

February 2009: Pitt and Aniston Maintain Contact After Divorce

In a February 2009 interview, Brad Pitt mentioned that he and Jennifer Aniston "check in with each other", adding that they were both big parts of each other's lives.

March 2009: Pitt Promotes Green Housing to US Government

In March 2009, Brad Pitt met with U.S. President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to promote his concept of green housing as a national model and discuss federal funding possibilities.

June 2009: Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates to UN Refugee Agency

In June 2009, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated $1 million to a U.N. refugee agency to help Pakistanis displaced by fighting between troops and Taliban militants.

January 2010: Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donates to Haiti Earthquake Relief

In January 2010, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders for emergency medical assistance to help victims of the Haiti earthquake.

April 2012: Pitt and Jolie Announce Engagement

In April 2012, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie announced their engagement after seven years together.

September 2012: Pitt Reaffirms Support for Obama

In September 2012, Brad Pitt reaffirmed his support for Barack Obama's U.S. election campaign.

2013: Inability to recognize faces

In a 2013 interview, Brad Pitt admitted that his inability to recognize people's faces had become so severe that he often preferred to stay home.

August 14, 2014: Pitt and Jolie Legally Marry

On August 14, 2014, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were legally married.

August 23, 2014: Pitt and Jolie Have Wedding Ceremony in France

On August 23, 2014, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had their wedding in a private ceremony at the Château Miraval, France.

September 2016: Sobriety and AA attendance

In September 2016, Brad Pitt embraced sobriety and began participating in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

September 2016: Pitt Investigated for Child Abuse

In September 2016, the FBI and the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services investigated Brad Pitt for child abuse following an incident on a plane.

September 19, 2016: Jolie Files for Divorce from Pitt

On September 19, 2016, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences.

November 2018: Jolie Has Primary Physical Custody

In November 2018, Angelina Jolie has primary physical custody while Brad Pitt has "custodial time" with their minor children.

April 12, 2019: Pitt and Jolie's Divorce Becomes Legal

On April 12, 2019, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce became legal.

December 2019: Interview article on addiction and recovery

In December 2019, Brad Pitt co-wrote an article for Interview magazine with Anthony Hopkins, discussing their shared experiences with addiction and recovery, also crediting Bradley Cooper with helping him in his sobriety journey.

October 2020: Pitt Narrates Advertisement for Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign

In October 2020, Brad Pitt narrated an advertisement for Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign.

May 2021: Pitt Granted Joint Custody of Children

In May 2021, Brad Pitt was granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie, over four and a half years after proceedings began.

2022: Jolie Files Countersuit Against Pitt Alleging Abuse

In 2022, Angelina Jolie filed a countersuit against Brad Pitt, alleging that he had been abusive to her and their children during a plane ride in 2016.

2022: Pitt Begins Dating Ines de Ramon

In 2022, Brad Pitt began dating Ines de Ramon, a jewelry executive and the ex-wife of actor Paul Wesley.

2022: Struggle with Prosopagnosia

In 2022, Brad Pitt revealed that he had been struggling for years with prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, although he had not been formally diagnosed.

2022: Art Exhibition in Finland

In 2022, nine of Brad Pitt's sculptures were exhibited alongside works by Nick Cave and Thomas Houseago at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland.

2023: Art Exhibition in Finland continues

Brad Pitt's sculptures remained on exhibit with works by Nick Cave and Thomas Houseago at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland, throughout 2023.