Brad Pitt and George Clooney are definitely Hollywood heartthrobs, but while their work is all glam and glory, their personal lives tell a different story — especially for Pitt. Since the ’90s, when he first shot to fame, he’s had two big relationships that people still can’t stop talking about.
Pitt and Angelina Jolie were once seen as the ultimate couple, even with the shadow of Jennifer Aniston over them. Their split was a hot topic for years, and to maybe steer clear of more love drama, it looks like the actor is now taking relationship cues from Clooney.
George Clooney Is Serving As A Relationship Role Model For Brad Pitt
When Brad Pitt‘s name comes up, it’s usually more about his personal life than his work. He’s often linked to Angelina Jolie, especially since their high-profile relationship started while he was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
For a long time, Pitt faced criticism for marital betrayal, even though he and Jolie became one of the industry’s most iconic couples. While this story hasn’t been forgotten, it has become more of a distant memory over time.
Years went by, and the couple faced setbacks, eventually entering a long period of legal battles that lasted seven years. With his life back in the spotlight, the actor likely chose to become more reclusive, especially as he started a new relationship with the jewelry designer Ines de Ramon.
In 2023, a source told the Daily Mail that George Clooney, his longtime friend, was giving him relationship advice. Clooney also thought that Pitt’s new girlfriend was a perfect match for him, especially since he hadn’t had a relationship like this since his divorce from Jolie. A source connected to In Touch revealed:
Brad has a good thing going with Ines. He was proud to show her off in Venice. He’s always looked up to George and what he has with Amal, and that’s inspired him in his own decisions regarding his personal life.
Recently, the two actors attended the Venice International Film Festival to promote their latest film, Wolfs, and took the opportunity to go on a double date with their partners afterward.
According to reports, the four of them were having a great time, but coincidentally, Jolie was also at the event, which quickly sparked curiosity about whether Pitt knew. Still, according to In Touch, he was aware of her presence but didn’t let it interfere with his plans, including De Ramon’s red carpet debut.
What Exactly Were The Personal Controversies In Brad Pitt’s Life?
Despite all the history between Pitt and Jolie, many people still don’t fully understand how all the controversies involving the couple started. Actress Jennifer Aniston has been affected by both of them, but how exactly?
The actor was married to Aniston until 2005, but during the filming of Mr. & Mrs. Smith — released that same year — Pitt and Jolie fell in love, even though they came out about their relationship years later. This situation became problematic for the FRIENDS actress, who, despite maintaining a more reserved stance on the possible betrayal, mentioned that Pitt lacked a bit of sensitivity.
Years went by as Pitt and Jolie married and had six children. However, their separation announcement in 2016 brought them back into the spotlight. Their divorce turned into a heated battle with courtroom drama, and things worsened for Pitt when he was accused of physically assaulting Jolie and their children during an argument. (via The Daily Beast)
According to tabloids, the divorce petition claimed that Jolie hired a private investigator to confirm suspicions that Pitt was cheating on her with Marion Cotillard, his co-star in Allied. Nothing’s been confirmed, and according to TMZ, there wasn’t any cheating involved.
Jolie reportedly filed for divorce because of issues with Pitt’s parenting style and anger problems, which she thought were linked to his use of marijuana and alcohol.
