Brad Pitt's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brad Pitt.

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

1993: Roles in Kalifornia and True Romance

In 1993, Brad Pitt reunited with Juliette Lewis in Kalifornia, playing a serial killer, and made a brief appearance in True Romance, winning a ShoWest Award for Male Star of Tomorrow.

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1994: Starring in Legends of the Fall

In 1994, Brad Pitt starred in Legends of the Fall, receiving his first Golden Globe Award nomination for his portrayal of Tristan Ludlow.

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1995: Roles in Seven and 12 Monkeys

In 1995, Brad Pitt starred in the crime thriller Seven and the science fiction film 12 Monkeys, receiving critical acclaim and expanding his acting horizons. He also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for 12 Monkeys.

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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.

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1995: Sexiest Star 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.

2000: People's Sexiest Man Alive Again

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

2006: Forbes Celebrity 100 List

In 2006, Brad Pitt appeared on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list, ranking as the 20th most powerful celebrity.

2007: Time 100 List

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

2008: Oscar Nomination for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

In 2008, Brad Pitt received an Oscar nomination for his role in the fantasy romance The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

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2008: Forbes Celebrity 100 ranking

In 2008, Brad Pitt was ranked number 5 on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list of the most powerful celebrities.

2008: Collecting Volpi Cup award

One year after receiving the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 64th Venice International Film Festival, Brad Pitt collected the award at the 2008 festival.

September 2009: Pitt Receives Award for Make It Right Project

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

2009: Inclusion on Time 100 List

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

2011: Oscar Nomination for Moneyball

In 2011, Brad Pitt received an Oscar nomination for his role in the sports drama Moneyball.

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2013: Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave

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

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June 2, 2015: Minor Planet Named After Pitt

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

2015: Oscar Nomination for The Big Short as Producer

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

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September 2016: Sobriety and AA attendance

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

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.