Brad Pitt's 60th Birthday and Formula 1 Debut
Brad Pitt, the beloved Hollywood actor, marks his 60th birthday on December 18, stepping into a thrilling new chapter of his career with an upcoming Formula 1 movie.
In the highly anticipated upcoming action spectacle, directed by Joseph Kosinski known for "Top Gun: Maverick," the two-time Oscar winner takes on the role of a weathered racing driver. Alongside him, Damson Idris plays a talented young driver set to rise through the ranks of Formula 1.
Although filming for the project, tentatively titled "F1," commenced in the summer, a six-month-long Hollywood strike put a halt to production. Fear not, motorsports enthusiasts, as Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, announced at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in mid-November that filming would resume next year[1][3]. Hamilton also serves as a consultant and co-producer for this film, contributing his vast knowledge of the sport to the project.
Chasing the chequered flag hasn't been strange territory for Brad Pitt, who previously strapped in for a driving scene at Silverstone's race track in the UK in July. Speaking to Sky Sports, he indulged in the thrill of the moment, proclaiming, "It's great to be here. I'm having the time of my life!"[1] The tides of skepticism didn't deter even the youngest audiences, as Lewis Hamilton himself dismissed any doubts about an aging actor convincingly portraying a Formula 1 driver. Hamilton declared, "He looks like he's ageing backwards. He's super fit."[1]
Reliving the honeymoon phase of his career, ten years ago, Brad Pitt tickled the tabloid's curiosity when rumors of a looming wedding emerged, near his 50th birthday. In August 2014, he and Angelina Jolie tied the knot at their Château Miraval vineyard on the Côte d'Azur, a prospect many thought might have been just a pipe dream[2]. Their love story swept the world, fostering layered bonds with their family and charity commitments.
Unfortunately, by the fall of 2016, reports ofangingled disputes surfaced, culminating in Jolie's divorce filing. Her accusations included Pitt's assault and their children's well-being, setting off a contentious cycle of custody and financial conflicts. Since then, Brad Pitt has chosen to steer clear of alcohol, seeking inner peace and engaging deeply with his children.
Brad Pitt: A Hollywood Stalwart
Before the rollercoaster of romance, Hollywood fame, and family life, Brad Pitt made his start as an actor in Missouri, abandoning his studies at the University of Missouri in 1985. He began by working on commercials and small television roles, eventually breaking the acting mold in the 80s cult series "Dallas," and appearing alongside the then-rising star Johnny Depp in "21 Jump Street."
Pitt's breakout role came in the 1991 road movie "Thelma and Louise," where he captivated audiences as Geena Davis' alluring lover. Robert Redford soon signed him on as the lead actor in his family drama "From the Heart Arises a River," and one year later, he starred as a brutal serial killer in "Kalifornia." As his celebrity grew, so did his romantic involvements, eventually leading to his marriage with Jennifer Aniston.
With a career that spans various film genres, from "Ocean's Eleven" to "Troy," "Babel," "Inglourious Basterds," "The Tree of Life," and "World War Z," Brad Pitt collected three Oscar nominations for "12 Monkeys" (1996), "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2009), and "Moneyball" (2012)[2]. After years of grooming, he finally claimed an Oscar trophy on the stage in 2014, not as an actor but as a co-producer for the acclaimed film "12 Years a Slave," which took home the title for Best Picture.
The Ageless Actor and Thriving Skincare Empire
Pitt embraced fatherhood after meeting Angelina Jolie on the set of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," a blockbuster film that at the time, further cemented their fame. Together, "Brangelina" became an unstoppable force in Hollywood, earning an enormous wealth and expanding their brood with the adoption of Maddox, Zahara, Pax, and Shiloh and the birth of Vivienne and Knox.
Yet, in 2016, the couple's fairytale ended as Jolie filed for divorce. The following months brought disputes over child custody and finances. At a turning point eight months later, Pitt discussed the end of his relationship in a "GQ Style" interview, revealings his struggles with alcohol and his newfound focus on therapy and a healthier lifestyle[2].
As the top earners in the film industry, the power couple also remained committed to social and humanitarian causes globally. Their influence extended beyond Hollywood as icons for sustainability, consciousness, and giving back to communities in need.
Brad Pitt now runs his own skincare line called Le Domaine, proclaiming the hokum of "anti-aging" as he puts it, stating "That's ridiculous, a fairy tale." Instead, he holds that the secret to aging is learning to love yourself and treat yourself with kindness. ''Just age healthily, age in a healthy way," he passionately advises.
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The title of the Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt is "F1," and the film is an action movie directed by Joseph Kosinski, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio[1]. Jordi Molla, Benicio del Toro, and Ralph Fiennes also join the cast as part of the Formula 1 elite[1]. The film highlights the struggles of the sport, both on and off the track[2]. Lewis Hamilton shared his enthusiasm for the project on social media, saying, "It's going to be crazy! It's going to be awesome!"[3]. The filming process involved capturing real Formula 1 racing events, making it an authentic representation of the sport[1][2]. Despite the Hollywood strike, production resumed eventually, and the film is currently set for release in summer 2025[1][3].
