He is one of the most famous actors in the world, winner of two Oscars and with a long career with successful films over the years. But Brad Pitt admitted: sometimes he also feels emotions in front of other stars.
During an interview on brothers Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast, the 60-year-old actor was asked if he'd ever felt truly in awe of another public figure. The answer was immediate and utterly human:
"When I first met Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon... yeah, I was a little shocked. But it passed quickly."
Brad Pitt, Davis, and Sarandon starred together in the hit film "Thelma & Louise" in 1991, a role that catapulted Pitt to international fame. He played JD, a charming thief who seduces Thelma (Geena Davis) and then steals from her friend (Susan Sarandon).
In a later interview with W magazine, Pitt spoke candidly about the experience of filming, particularly the intimate scenes with Davis:
"Geena was so sweet, caring and sensitive. She looked after me. The love scene took two days of filming."
Geena Davis also didn't hold back on kind words for Pitt, fondly recalling the moment he auditioned for the film:
"I felt from the audition that he was an extraordinary talent. He has done so many wonderful things over the years."
On the other hand, Susan Sarandon, in a 2021 interview, said that in addition to his extraordinary appearance, Pitt had "a real gift for acting," and that he had the courage to take on deeper roles, beyond his physical beauty.
Brad Pitt is currently promoting his new film "F1: The Movie," where he plays a young and talented Formula 1 driver in the 1990s who faces an accident that threatens to ruin his career.
Source: InStyle
