Childhood and Education Journey of Brad Pitt in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 4, 2025

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

Brad Pitt is a highly successful American actor and film producer with a career spanning over three decades. He has garnered significant critical acclaim, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. His films have collectively grossed over $9.4 billion worldwide, solidifying his status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

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

July 29, 2000: Pitt and Aniston marry in July 2000

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

January 2005: Pitt and Aniston announce separation in January 2005

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

July 2005: Pitt accompanies Jolie to Ethiopia for adoption in July 2005

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's divorce finalized in October 2005

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 in December 2005

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.

January 11, 2006: Jolie confirms pregnancy with Pitt's child in January 2006

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

January 19, 2006: Children's surnames changed to Jolie-Pitt in January 2006

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: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Born in May 2006

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.

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March 15, 2007: Jolie adopts Pax from Vietnam in March 2007

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

February 21, 2008: Pitt adopts Pax in the U.S. in February 2008

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

May 2008: Jolie Confirms Pregnancy at Cannes in May 2008

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

July 12, 2008: Jolie gives birth to twins in July 2008

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

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April 2012: Pitt and Jolie Announce Engagement in April 2012

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

2013: Pitt's Face Recognition Struggles

In a 2013 interview, Brad Pitt stated 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

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

August 23, 2014: Pitt and Jolie's wedding on August 23, 2014

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

September 2016: Pitt Gets Sober

In September 2016, Brad Pitt became sober and started attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings to support his recovery.

September 19, 2016: Jolie files for divorce from Pitt on September 19, 2016

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

November 2018: Previous Custody agreement in November 2018

In November 2018, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had a previous custody agreement where Jolie has primary physical custody while Pitt has "custodial time" with their minor children.

January 2019: Favorite Film

As of January 2019, Brad Pitt stated that The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was his favorite of his films.

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April 12, 2019: Pitt and Jolie's divorce becomes legal on April 12, 2019

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

December 2019: Article in Interview with Anthony Hopkins

In December 2019, Brad Pitt wrote an article for Interview magazine, discussing addiction and recovery with Anthony Hopkins.

May 2021: Pitt Granted Joint Custody in May 2021

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: Pitt Discusses Prosopagnosia

In 2022, Brad Pitt mentioned that he had been struggling for years to recognize people's faces due to prosopagnosia (face blindness), although he has not been formally diagnosed.

2022: Sculptures Exhibited in Finland

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

2023: Sculptures Exhibited in Finland

In 2023, nine of Brad Pitt's sculptures continued to be displayed at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland, alongside works by Nick Cave and Thomas Houseago.

2025: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt changes her name in 2025

In 2025 Pitt's 18-year-old second-eldest daughter with Jolie changed her name legally from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie (Shi Joli for short).