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Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt is a highly acclaimed American actor and film producer, recognized as one of the most influential celebrities globally. He has received numerous awards, including two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Pitt's films have generated over $6.9 billion worldwide, solidifying his position as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

1921: Publication of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button short story

In 1921, F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was published, which was later loosely adapted into a film starring Brad Pitt in 2008.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Premium Edition - Illustrated
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Premium Edition - Illustrated

1960: Original Rat Pack Ocean's Eleven film

In 1960, the original Rat Pack Ocean's Eleven film was released, which was later remade in 2001 starring Brad Pitt.

December 18, 1963: William Bradley Pitt's Birth

On December 18, 1963, William Bradley Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

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1966: Birth of Douglas Pitt

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

1969: Birth of Julie (Pitt) Neal

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

1982: Enrollment at the University of Missouri

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

1983: Publication of Ron Hansen's The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

In 1983, Ron Hansen's novel The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was published. The novel was later adapted into a film starring Brad Pitt in 2007.

Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, The: A Novel (P.S.)
Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, The: A Novel (P.S.)

May 1987: Television Debut on 'Another World'

In May 1987, Brad Pitt made his television debut in a two-episode role on the NBC soap opera Another World.

December 1987: Guest Appearance on 'Trial and Error' and 'Growing Pains'

In December 1987, Brad Pitt had a guest appearance on the CBS sitcom Trial and Error and the ABC sitcom Growing Pains.

February 1988: Appearance on 'Dallas'

Between December 1987 and February 1988, Brad Pitt appeared in four episodes of the CBS primetime series Dallas as Randy.

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1989: Film Appearances in 'Happy Together' and 'Cutting Class'

In 1989, Brad Pitt appeared in the comedy Happy Together and had a featured role in the horror film Cutting Class, which was his first film to reach theaters.

1990: Role in 'Too Young to Die?'

In 1990, Brad Pitt was cast as Billy Canton in the NBC television movie Too Young to Die?, playing a drug addict who takes advantage of a young runaway.

1991: Appearance in 'Across the Tracks' and Levi's Commercial

In 1991, Brad Pitt appeared in the film Across the Tracks, and he also featured in a Levi's jeans TV commercial using the song "20th Century Boy".

1991: Recognition in 'Thelma & Louise'

In 1991, Brad Pitt gained recognition as a cowboy hitchhiker in Ridley Scott's road film, Thelma & Louise.

1991: Wider Recognition in 'Thelma & Louise' and Starring in 'Johnny Suede'

In 1991, after years of supporting roles, Brad Pitt attracted wider recognition in Thelma & Louise and starred in the film Johnny Suede.

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1992: Starring in 'Cool World'

In 1992, Brad Pitt starred in the live-action/animated fantasy film Cool World.

1992: Leading Role in 'A River Runs Through It'

In 1992, Brad Pitt took on a leading role in the drama film A River Runs Through It.

1993: Starring in 'Kalifornia', Appearance in 'True Romance' and ShoWest Award

In 1993, Brad Pitt reunited with Juliette Lewis in the film Kalifornia, made a brief appearance in True Romance, and won a ShoWest Award for Male Star of Tomorrow.

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1994: Started Dating Gwyneth Paltrow

In 1994, Brad Pitt began a much-publicized romance and engagement with his Seven co-star, Gwyneth Paltrow, whom he dated until 1997.

1994: Portrayal of Louis de Pointe du Lac in 'Interview with the Vampire'

In 1994, Brad Pitt portrayed the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac in the horror film Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel.

1994: Roles in 'Legends of the Fall' and 'Interview with the Vampire'

In 1994, Brad Pitt starred in the western film Legends of the Fall and the horror film Interview with the Vampire.

1994: Starring in 'Legends of the Fall'

In 1994, following the release of Interview with the Vampire, Brad Pitt starred in Legends of the Fall, earning his first Golden Globe Award nomination.

Legends of the Fall
Legends of the Fall

1995: Starring in 'Seven' and '12 Monkeys'

In 1995, Brad Pitt starred in the crime thriller Seven and the science fiction film 12 Monkeys, winning a Golden Globe and receiving an Academy Award nomination for the latter.

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1995: Starring in 'Seven'

In 1995, Brad Pitt starred in the crime thriller Seven.

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1995: Oscar Nomination for '12 Monkeys'

In 1995, Brad Pitt was Oscar-nominated for his role in the science fiction drama 12 Monkeys.

1995: People's Sexiest Man Alive

In 1995, Brad Pitt was named People's Sexiest Man Alive.

1995: Named One of the Sexiest Stars and Sexiest Man Alive

In 1995, Brad Pitt was named one of the 25 sexiest stars in film history by Empire and was also named People's Sexiest Man Alive.

1995: MTV Movie Awards for 'Interview with the Vampire'

In 1995, despite a mixed reception, Brad Pitt won two MTV Movie Awards for his performance in Interview with the Vampire.

1996: Appearance in 'Sleepers'

In 1996, Brad Pitt appeared in the legal drama Sleepers, based on Lorenzo Carcaterra's novel.

By Lorenzo Carcaterra - Sleepers (1st Edition) (6.4.1995)
By Lorenzo Carcaterra - Sleepers (1st Edition) (6.4.1995)

1997: Ended Relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow

In 1997, Brad Pitt ended his relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow after dating since 1994.

1997: Starring in 'The Devil's Own'

In 1997, Brad Pitt starred in The Devil's Own, playing an Irish Republican Army terrorist, a role for which he learned an Irish accent.

1997: Release of 'The Dark Side of the Sun'

In 1997, The Dark Side of the Sun, filmed earlier and shelved due to the Croatian War of Independence, was finally released, marking Brad Pitt's first leading film role.

1998: Lead Role in 'Meet Joe Black'

In 1998, Brad Pitt had the lead role in the fantasy romance film Meet Joe Black, portraying a personification of death.

1998: Met Jennifer Aniston

In 1998, Brad Pitt met actress Jennifer Aniston.

1999: Portrayal of Tyler Durden in Fight Club

In 1999, Brad Pitt portrayed Tyler Durden in Fight Club, which is a film adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel. He took lessons in boxing, taekwondo, and grappling to prepare for the role. Fight Club premiered at the 1999 Venice International Film Festival.

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1999: Starring in 'Fight Club'

In 1999, Brad Pitt starred in the cult film Fight Club.

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July 29, 2000: Married Jennifer Aniston

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

2000: Fight Club DVD release

Despite an initial underwhelming box office performance, Fight Club became a cult classic after its DVD release in 2000.

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2000: Co-Authored Book on the Blacker House

In 2000, Brad Pitt co-authored an architectural book on the Blacker House with the architects Thomas A. Heinz and Randell Makinson.

2000: Named People's Sexiest Man Alive

In 2000, Brad Pitt received the accolade of People's Sexiest Man Alive for the second time.

2000: Role in Snatch

In 2000, Brad Pitt starred as an Irish Traveller boxer in Guy Ritchie's gangster film, Snatch. While the film received mixed reviews, Pitt's performance was widely praised.

November 22, 2001: Guest appearance on Friends

On November 22, 2001, Brad Pitt made a guest appearance on the eighth season of Friends as a man with a grudge against Rachel Green. He was later nominated for an Emmy Award for this performance.

December 2001: Starring in Ocean's Eleven

In December 2001, Brad Pitt starred as Rusty Ryan in the heist film Ocean's Eleven, a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack original. The film was a box office success.

2001: Co-founding of Plan B Entertainment

In 2001, Brad Pitt co-founded the production company Plan B Entertainment.

2001: Commercial Success with 'Ocean's Eleven'

In 2001, Brad Pitt found greater commercial success starring in Steven Soderbergh's heist film Ocean's Eleven.

2001: Starring in The Mexican and Spy Game

In 2001, Brad Pitt starred opposite Julia Roberts in the romantic comedy The Mexican, which was a box office success. Also in 2001, he starred in the Cold War thriller Spy Game as Tom Bishop.

February 2002: Appearances on MTV's Jackass

In February 2002, Brad Pitt appeared in two episodes of MTV's reality series Jackass, participating in comedic stunts.

2003: Voice-acting roles in Sinbad and King of the Hill

In 2003, Brad Pitt took on his first voice-acting roles, including the titular character in Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas and Boomhauer's brother in King of the Hill.

2003: Publication of Moneyball book

In 2003, Michael Lewis wrote Moneyball, which was later adapted into a film starring Brad Pitt in 2011.

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

October 2004: Supported 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 in October 2004, he publicly supported public funding for embryonic stem-cell research and endorsed Proposition 71.

2004: Leading Role in 'Troy'

In 2004, Brad Pitt cemented his leading man status by starring in the historical epic Troy.

2004: Starring in Troy and Ocean's Twelve

In 2004, Brad Pitt starred as Achilles in Troy and reprised his role as Rusty Ryan in Ocean's Twelve. He also produced Troy via Plan B Entertainment.

January 2005: Announced Separation from Jennifer Aniston

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

April 2005: Paparazzi Photos with Angelina Jolie and Son Emerge

In April 2005, one month after Aniston filed for divorce, paparazzi photographs emerged showing Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and her son Maddox at a beach in Kenya, interpreted by the press as evidence of a relationship between Pitt and Jolie.

July 2005: Accompanied Jolie to Ethiopia for Zahara's 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: Divorce from Jennifer Aniston Finalized

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

December 3, 2005: Started Adoption Process

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: Narrated 'Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge'

In 2005, Brad Pitt narrated the PBS public television series Rx for Survival: A Global Health Challenge, which discussed current global health issues.

2005: Starring in Mr. & Mrs. Smith

In 2005, Brad Pitt starred as John Smith in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, alongside Angelina Jolie. The film was praised for the chemistry between the two stars.

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2005: Heineken Commercial Aired During Super Bowl

In 2005, Brad Pitt starred in a Heineken commercial, directed by David Fincher, that aired during the Super Bowl.

2005: Relationship with Angelina Jolie

In 2005, Brad Pitt's relationship with Angelina Jolie became a prominent global celebrity story.

2005: Mr. & Mrs. Smith release

In 2005, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, was released.

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January 11, 2006: Jolie Confirmed Pregnancy

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

January 19, 2006: Children's Surnames Changed to Jolie-Pitt

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: Birth of Shiloh

On May 27, 2006, Angelina Jolie gave birth to their daughter Shiloh in Swakopmund, Namibia. The first pictures of their daughter were sold to People and Hello! with proceeds donated to charities serving African children.

September 2006: Established the Jolie-Pitt Foundation

In September 2006, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie established a charitable organization, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, to aid humanitarian causes around the world, initially donating $1 million each to Global Action for Children and Doctors Without Borders.

October 2006: Donated to the Daniel Pearl Foundation

In October 2006, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated $100,000 to the Daniel Pearl Foundation.

October 2006: Expressed Support for Same-Sex Marriage

In an October 2006 interview with Esquire, Brad Pitt said that he would marry Angelina Jolie when everyone in America is legally able to marry.

2006: Forbes Celebrity 100 List

In 2006, Brad Pitt appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list of the 100 most powerful celebrities, placing at number 20.

2006: Founded the 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: Starring in Babel and Producing The Departed

In 2006, Brad Pitt starred in Babel and produced The Departed through Plan B Entertainment. Babel was screened at the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals, while The Departed won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

2006: Starring in 'Babel'

In 2006, Brad Pitt starred in the acclaimed film Babel.

2006: Favorite Celebrity Endorser

In 2006, a global industry survey by ACNielsen found Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to be the favorite celebrity endorsers for brands and products worldwide.

2006: Media Hype Surrounding Pregnancy with Angelina Jolie

In early 2006, intense media hype surrounded the pregnancy of Angelina Jolie with Brad Pitt, reaching what Reuters called "the point of insanity." The couple flew to Namibia for the birth of their daughter to avoid media attention.

March 15, 2007: Jolie Adopted Pax

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

May 2007: Donated $1 Million to Darfur Relief Organizations

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: Time 100 List

In 2007, Brad Pitt appeared on the Time 100 list, a compilation of the 100 most influential people in the world, as selected annually by Time magazine.

2007: Starring in Ocean's Thirteen and The Assassination of Jesse James

In 2007, Brad Pitt starred in Ocean's Thirteen and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. He won the Volpi Cup award for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival for the latter.

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2007: Starring in 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford'

In 2007, Brad Pitt starred in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

2007: Jolie-Pitt Foundation Gave Away $3.4 Million

In 2007, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation gave away $3.4 million to various causes.

February 21, 2008: Pitt Adopted Pax

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

May 2008: Confirmed Expecting Twins

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

July 12, 2008: Birth of Knox and Vivienne

On July 12, 2008, Angelina Jolie gave birth to son Knox and daughter Vivienne in Nice, France. The rights for the first images of the twins were jointly sold to People and Hello! for $14 million, with the proceeds donated to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.

September 2008: Donated 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: Completion of First Six Make It Right Homes

In October 2008, the first six homes of the Make It Right Foundation were completed.

2008: Forbes Celebrity 100 List

In 2008, Brad Pitt appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list of the 100 most powerful celebrities, placing at number 10.

2008: Final Forbes Celebrity 100 List Appearance

In 2008, Brad Pitt made his final appearance on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list during that period, highlighting his continued influence.

2008: Receiving the Volpi Cup award

In 2008, Brad Pitt received the Volpi Cup award for Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival for his role in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

2008: Starring in Burn After Reading and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

In 2008, Brad Pitt starred in the black comedy Burn After Reading and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. His performance in the latter earned him his first Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, a fourth Golden Globe nomination, and a second Academy Award nomination.

2008: Oscar Nomination and Release of 'Burn After Reading'

In 2008, Brad Pitt was Oscar-nominated for his role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and he also starred in Burn After Reading.

February 2009: Maintained Friendly Relationship with Jennifer Aniston

In a February 2009 interview, Brad Pitt said that he and Jennifer Aniston "check in with each other", adding that they were both big parts of each other's lives, despite media reports of an acrimonious relationship.

March 2009: Promoted Green Housing Concept with Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi

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

June 2009: Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donation to U.N. 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.

September 2009: Award from U.S. Green Building Council

In September 2009, Brad Pitt received an award in recognition of the Make It Right project from the U.S. Green Building Council.

2009: Starring in Inglourious Basterds

In 2009, Brad Pitt starred as Lieutenant Aldo Raine in Quentin Tarantino's war film Inglourious Basterds, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was a box office hit and received favorable reviews.

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2009: Time 100 List

In 2009, Brad Pitt was included on the Time 100 list in the "Builders and Titans" category.

January 2010: Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donated to Doctors Without Borders for 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.

2010: Voice role in Megamind

In 2010, Brad Pitt voiced the superhero character Metro Man in the animated feature Megamind.

2011: Producing and appearing in The Tree of Life

In 2011, Brad Pitt produced and appeared in Terrence Malick's experimental drama The Tree of Life, which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He also starred in Moneyball.

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2011: Oscar Nomination for 'Moneyball' and Starring in 'The Tree of Life'

In 2011, Brad Pitt was Oscar-nominated for his role in the sports drama Moneyball and also starred in The Tree of Life.

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2011: Oscar Nomination for 'Moneyball' as Producer

In 2011, Brad Pitt was nominated for an Academy Award for Moneyball as a producer.

March 2012: Performance in '8' Play

In March 2012, Brad Pitt was featured in a performance of Dustin Lance Black's play, 8 – a staged reenactment of the federal trial that overturned California's Prop 8 ban on same-sex marriage – as Judge Vaughn Walker.

April 2012: Pitt and Jolie Announced Engagement

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

September 2012: Reaffirmed Support for Obama

In September 2012, Brad Pitt reaffirmed his support for Barack Obama, saying, "I am an Obama supporter and I'm backing his U.S. election campaign."

2012: Starring in Killing Them Softly

In 2012, Brad Pitt starred as mob hitman Jackie Cogan in Andrew Dominik's Killing Them Softly, which is based on the novel Cogan's Trade.

2013: Starring in World War Z and Producing 12 Years a Slave

In 2013, Brad Pitt starred in and produced World War Z. He also produced and played a small role in 12 Years a Slave. Additionally, he had a supporting role in The Counselor.

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2013: Starring in 'World War Z'

In 2013, Brad Pitt starred in the horror film World War Z.

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2013: Academy Award for Best Picture for '12 Years a Slave'

In 2013, as a producer, Brad Pitt won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 12 Years a Slave.

2013: Inability to Recognize Faces

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

August 14, 2014: Pitt and Jolie Legally Married

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

August 23, 2014: Pitt and Jolie Wedding Ceremony

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

October 17, 2014: Release of Fury

On October 17, 2014, Fury, a World War II film starring Brad Pitt, was released. The film was a commercial and critical success.

2014: Plan B Entertainment lands television series

In 2013-2014 schedule, Plan B Entertainment had its first television series as their joint venture with ABC Studios, the sci-fi/fantasy drama Resurrection, was picked up by ABC.

June 2, 2015: Minor Planet Named in His Honor

On June 2, 2015, the minor planet 29132 Bradpitt was named in Brad Pitt's honor.

2015: Starring in 'The Big Short'

In 2015, Brad Pitt starred in The Big Short.

2015: Starring in By the Sea and The Big Short

In 2015, Brad Pitt starred opposite Angelina Jolie in By the Sea, which was directed by Jolie. Pitt also starred in and produced The Big Short. By the Sea was their first movie together since 2005's Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

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2015: Oscar Nomination for 'The Big Short' as Producer

In 2015, Brad Pitt was nominated for an Academy Award for The Big Short as a producer.

September 2016: Began Attending Alcoholics Anonymous

In September 2016, Brad Pitt got sober and began attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

September 2016: 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 Filed for Divorce from Pitt

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

2016: Starring in Allied

In 2016, Brad Pitt starred in Robert Zemeckis's romantic thriller Allied, playing an assassin who falls in love with a French spy.

2016: World War Z sequel announced

In 2016, a sequel to World War Z was announced but ultimately shelved due to budget issues.

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2017: Starring in War Machine and recurring role on The Jim Jefferies Show

In 2017, Brad Pitt starred in the Netflix satirical war comedy War Machine. He also had a recurring role as a weatherman on The Jim Jefferies Show.

2017: World War Z sequel delayed

In 2017, the planned sequel to World War Z was briefly delayed before being confirmed to be directed by David Fincher and ultimately shelved.

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November 2018: Custody Arrangement in Place

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

January 2019: Favorite Film

As of January 2019, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was Brad Pitt's favorite film.

April 12, 2019: Divorce from Angelina Jolie Became Legal

On April 12, 2019, the divorce between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie became legal.

December 2019: Talked Addiction and Recovery with Anthony Hopkins

In December 2019, Brad Pitt wrote an article for Interview in which he talked with his Legends of the Fall and Meet Joe Black costar and fellow recovering alcoholic Anthony Hopkins about their experiences with addiction and recovery.

2019: Starring in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Ad Astra

In 2019, Brad Pitt starred in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Ad Astra. He received several awards for his performance in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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2019: Academy Award for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

In 2019, Brad Pitt won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

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October 2020: Narrated Advertisement for Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign

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

2020: Portraying Dr. Anthony Fauci on Saturday Night Live

In 2020, Brad Pitt portrayed Dr. Anthony Fauci on Saturday Night Live, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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May 2021: Joint Custody Granted

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

2021: Entered the Recording Business with Damien Quintard

In 2021, Brad Pitt entered the recording business by creating Miraval Studios, a company with French record producer Damien Quintard, set in Pitt's Chateau Miraval in South of France.

January 5, 2022: Signed on to Star in and Produce Formula One Racing Film

On January 5, 2022, Brad Pitt signed on to star in and produce a racing film on Formula One titled F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski, for which he will earn $30 million.

2022: Jolie Filed Countersuit Alleging Abuse

In 2022, Angelina Jolie filed a countersuit against Brad Pitt during a legal battle over their formerly co-owned vineyard, alleging he had asked Jolie to sign a nondisclosure agreement prohibiting her from speaking outside of court about his abuse of her and their children.

2022: Began Dating Ines de Ramon

In 2022, Brad Pitt began dating Ines de Ramon, a jewelry designer.

2022: Struggled with Face Blindness

In 2022, Brad Pitt said that he had struggled for years to recognize people's faces due to prosopagnosia (face blindness).

2022: Starring in 'Bullet Train'

In 2022, Brad Pitt starred in the action film Bullet Train.

2022: Sculptures Exhibited at Sara Hildén Art Museum

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

2023: Sculptures Exhibited at Sara Hildén Art Museum

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

September 2024: Release of Wolfs

In September 2024, Brad Pitt's film Wolfs, a comedy-thriller written and directed by Jon Watts and co-starring George Clooney, was released.

2025: Films Gross Over $6.9 Billion Worldwide

As of 2025, Brad Pitt's films have grossed over $6.9 billion worldwide, according to The Numbers.

2025: Film Grosses Reach $6.9 Billion

As of 2025, Brad Pitt's films have grossed over $6.9 billion worldwide, demonstrating his enduring success and appeal in the film industry.