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Brad Pitt

The latest news on Brad Pitt, American actor and film producer, including showbiz news and updates.

Born

18 Dec 1963

Industry

Entertainment, Film

Job Title

Actor, Filmmaker

Angelina Jolie with her and Brad Pitt’s daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt at the Tony Awards at New York’s Lincoln Centre on June 16, 2024. Several of Jolie and Pitt’s children recently announced their decision to drop Pitt from their surname, following their parents’ drawn-out divorce, which was finalised in 2024. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

Lessons from China's history

Reflections | As Jolie-Pitt kids change their surname, why ancient Chinese did the same

From an emperor who demanded no one share his surname to personal protection and punishment, the reasons for name changes in China were many.

1 Aug 2026 - 8:15AM

Timepieces

5 biggest watch moments in June, from celebrity timepieces to a titan’s death

3 Jul 2026 - 3:29PM

NBA

Who is Tyler Kolek, the Knicks basketball star known for his Chanel and Prada tunnel fits?

19 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM

Fashion

Why luxury bathrobes are the latest must-have for stylish lounging

Dressing gowns have evolved from private attire to stylish loungewear, with brands from Missoni to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop and Soho House embracing the lavishly laid-back garment.

14 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

OAS bathrobes offer plenty of opportunity for self-expression. Photo: Handout

Artificial intelligence

ByteDance said to hold Seedance AI video tool launch after copyright row

Reported moves follows copyright complaints by Disney and other Hollywood studios.

15 Mar 2026 - 5:10PM

Fame and celebrity

Horrible stuff, some fun, then awful again: Christina Applegate’s life story

American actress Christina Applegate opens up about abuse, trauma and living with multiple sclerosis as she releases her memoir.

15 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM

Horoscopes

Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in March 2026, Metal Rabbit month?

While it’s an auspicious phase for most signs, especially the Goat, those with the Rabbit and Rat signs need to be cautious and careful.

11 Mar 2026 - 2:54PM

How does the Metal Rabbit affect your luck this March? Illustration: SCMP Graphics

Fame and celebrity

Hollywood shaken by Brad Pitt-Tom Cruise fight video made with Chinese AI

The viral clip was generated with a two-line prompt on Seedance 2.0, a platform owned by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok.

14 Feb 2026 - 10:51AM

Fashion

2025’s fashion moments: from that naked suit to Brad Pitt’s couple looks

Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie stunned, as did Timothée Chalamet, but who sparked trends and who courted controversy?

18 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

Brunello Cucinelli

A-listers turned out for the Brunello Cucinelli film premiere in Rome

Hollywood actors Jeff Goldblum, Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine also attended the screening, held at Rome’s legendary Cinecittà Studios.

15 Dec 2025 - 3:41PM

Brunello Cucinelli and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Thursday premiere of Brunello, Il Visionario Garbato, in Rome. Photo: WireImage

Fame and celebrity

Who is Corey Fogelmanis, the former Disney star in I Wish You All the Best?

The 26-year-old LGBTQ actor starred in Girl Meets World with Sabrina Carpenter and is BFFs with Conan Gray – so what else has he been in?

15 Nov 2025 - 6:00AM

Corey Fogelmanis attends the premiere of I Wish You All the Best at IPIC Theater in October, in New York. Photo: AP

Menswear

The roots of Italian quiet luxury, from Aspesi to Fedeli and Barena

James Bond wore Massimo Alba in No Time to Die at Daniel Craig’s suggestion, with Mick Jagger, Jude Law and Coldplay’s Chris Martin also fans.

23 Oct 2025 - 5:00AM

American cinema

What’s in the box? How serial killer film Seven stays influential 30 years on

David Fincher’s bleak, gruesome 1995 film starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman has inspired the feel of many serial killer flicks since.

19 Sep 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

Venice Film Festival

US indie film beats out Gaza war docudrama for Venice top prize

Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ took home the Golden Lion, while ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ took second place.

7 Sep 2025 - 5:30AM

US director Jim Jarmusch poses with his Golden Lion for ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ at the Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. Photo: EPA

Los Angeles protests

Thousands protest against Israeli siege of Gaza near Venice Film Festival

Demonstrators said the film industry should use its public platform at Venice to focus attention on the war in Gaza.

31 Aug 2025 - 9:02AM

Demonstrators hold placards that read “On the red carpet lets sow peace” and “Free Palestine, peace has no borders” during a march in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza, during the Venice Film Festival in Italy on Saturday. Photo: Invision/AP

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston’s most iconic fashion looks – from 1995 to today

The star, best known for Friends and her marriage to Brad Pitt, has turned heads in everything from Valentino to Oscar de la Renta.

14 Aug 2025 - 5:54PM

Fame and celebrity

Q&A | How Brad Pitt came to be making plaid shirts with jewellery designer Sat Hari Khalsa

The friends went into business to make plaid shirts good enough to pass on, with real gemstones for buttons.

22 Jul 2025 - 10:01AM

Timepieces

The hottest watch moments of May and June 2025

In the wake of Watches and Wonders, the world of horology had some big moments in the last 2 months, from new launches and brand ambassadors – one could be the new 007 – to captivating red carpet moments.

2 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Callie Cooke, who plays Jodie in F1: The Movie alongside Brad Pitt

The rising star’s early influences included TV soap operas and the Royal Shakespeare Company, which she grew up with in Stratford-upon Avon; now she’s broken into Hollywood.

28 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend June 27-29

From a Chinese-Mediterranean feast to a second-hand clothes pop-up and Brad Pitt’s latest film, check out our picks for this weekend.

27 Jun 2025 - 11:22AMvideocam

American cinema

Brad Pitt on F1: The Movie and why he wants to hit 200mph for real

Brad Pitt talks about neck exercises, cold plunges and how he can’t wait to hit the track again to hit the 200mph mark after coming so close.

25 Jun 2025 - 4:15AMvideocam

Brad Pitt in a still from F1: The Movie. The Hollywood star shares how racing at high speeds while shooting the film left him itching to get back to the circuit. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures

Celebrity style

Meet Brad Pitt’s new stylist Taylor McNeill, who’s worked with Timothée Chalamet

After graduating from Parsons, McNeill worked with major magazines and designers like Karl Templer; now she’s a stylist to the stars, creating viral fashion moments with A-listers like Kendrick Lamar.

23 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM

Brad Pitt has been working with stylist Taylor McNeill for the F1 movie press tour – but are the actor’s latest looks chic or more “flashy, a little trashy”? Photos: @taylor__mcneill/Instagram; XNY/Star Max/GC Images

Fame and celebrity

Jewellery executive Inés de Ramon shines alongside boyfriend Brad Pitt

Recently spotted in New York for the premiere of the sports drama film, the vice-president of Anita Ko paired her daring Chanel outfit with a thick black belt that added a touch of Y2K style.

23 Jun 2025 - 11:31AM

American cinema

Review | F1: The Movie – Brad Pitt in fun but clichéd motor-racing drama

Starring Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, Joseph Kosinski’s F1 dazzles visually but is riddled with corny sporting movie tropes.

18 Jun 2025 - 12:15AMvideocam

Vacheron Constantin

Q&A | Vacheron Constantin’s Sandrine Donguy on the storied maison

Donguy says her role is about ‘gathering past and present, and preparing for the future’ on behalf of the storied brand, which counts Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Bad Bunny among its celebrity fans.

17 Jun 2025 - 9:53PM

Vacheron Constantin Overseas perpetual calendar ultra-thin skeleton. Photo: Handout

American cinema

15 Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2025, from Superman to F1: The Movie

Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four and The Conjuring: Last Rites also make our list of the best Hollywood films to catch this summer.

12 Jun 2025 - 7:15AMvideocam

Scarlett Johansson as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett in a still from Jurassic World Rebirth, one of our picks of the best Hollywood films to look forward to in summer 2025.

Hong Kong

Rolex celebrates GMT-Master 70th anniversary with exhibition

Hong Kong expo is heavy on history – as well as name dropping – as it explores the legacy of the iconic watch.

11 Jul 2025 - 5:08PM

American cinema

10 best Steven Soderbergh films ranked, from Black Bag to Traffic

As Soderbergh returns with spy thriller Black Bag, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, we count down his 10 best films to date.

13 May 2025 - 7:15PMvideocam

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.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Reflections | As Jolie-Pitt kids change their surname, why ancient Chinese did the same

From an emperor who demanded no one share his surname to personal protection and punishment, the reasons for name changes in China were many.

5 biggest watch moments in June, from celebrity timepieces to a titan’s death

Who is Tyler Kolek, the Knicks basketball star known for his Chanel and Prada tunnel fits?

Why luxury bathrobes are the latest must-have for stylish lounging

Dressing gowns have evolved from private attire to stylish loungewear, with brands from Missoni to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop and Soho House embracing the lavishly laid-back garment.

ByteDance said to hold Seedance AI video tool launch after copyright row

Reported moves follows copyright complaints by Disney and other Hollywood studios.

Horrible stuff, some fun, then awful again: Christina Applegate’s life story

American actress Christina Applegate opens up about abuse, trauma and living with multiple sclerosis as she releases her memoir.

Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in March 2026, Metal Rabbit month?

While it’s an auspicious phase for most signs, especially the Goat, those with the Rabbit and Rat signs need to be cautious and careful.

Hollywood shaken by Brad Pitt-Tom Cruise fight video made with Chinese AI

The viral clip was generated with a two-line prompt on Seedance 2.0, a platform owned by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok.

2025’s fashion moments: from that naked suit to Brad Pitt’s couple looks

Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie stunned, as did Timothée Chalamet, but who sparked trends and who courted controversy?

A-listers turned out for the Brunello Cucinelli film premiere in Rome

Hollywood actors Jeff Goldblum, Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine also attended the screening, held at Rome’s legendary Cinecittà Studios.

Who is Corey Fogelmanis, the former Disney star in I Wish You All the Best?

The 26-year-old LGBTQ actor starred in Girl Meets World with Sabrina Carpenter and is BFFs with Conan Gray – so what else has he been in?

The roots of Italian quiet luxury, from Aspesi to Fedeli and Barena

James Bond wore Massimo Alba in No Time to Die at Daniel Craig’s suggestion, with Mick Jagger, Jude Law and Coldplay’s Chris Martin also fans.

What’s in the box? How serial killer film Seven stays influential 30 years on

David Fincher’s bleak, gruesome 1995 film starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman has inspired the feel of many serial killer flicks since.

US indie film beats out Gaza war docudrama for Venice top prize

Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ took home the Golden Lion, while ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ took second place.

Thousands protest against Israeli siege of Gaza near Venice Film Festival

Demonstrators said the film industry should use its public platform at Venice to focus attention on the war in Gaza.

Jennifer Aniston’s most iconic fashion looks – from 1995 to today

The star, best known for Friends and her marriage to Brad Pitt, has turned heads in everything from Valentino to Oscar de la Renta.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Q&A | How Brad Pitt came to be making plaid shirts with jewellery designer Sat Hari Khalsa

The friends went into business to make plaid shirts good enough to pass on, with real gemstones for buttons.

The hottest watch moments of May and June 2025

In the wake of Watches and Wonders, the world of horology had some big moments in the last 2 months, from new launches and brand ambassadors – one could be the new 007 – to captivating red carpet moments.

Meet Callie Cooke, who plays Jodie in F1: The Movie alongside Brad Pitt

The rising star’s early influences included TV soap operas and the Royal Shakespeare Company, which she grew up with in Stratford-upon Avon; now she’s broken into Hollywood.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend June 27-29

From a Chinese-Mediterranean feast to a second-hand clothes pop-up and Brad Pitt’s latest film, check out our picks for this weekend.

Brad Pitt on F1: The Movie and why he wants to hit 200mph for real

Brad Pitt talks about neck exercises, cold plunges and how he can’t wait to hit the track again to hit the 200mph mark after coming so close.

Meet Brad Pitt’s new stylist Taylor McNeill, who’s worked with Timothée Chalamet

After graduating from Parsons, McNeill worked with major magazines and designers like Karl Templer; now she’s a stylist to the stars, creating viral fashion moments with A-listers like Kendrick Lamar.

Jewellery executive Inés de Ramon shines alongside boyfriend Brad Pitt

Recently spotted in New York for the premiere of the sports drama film, the vice-president of Anita Ko paired her daring Chanel outfit with a thick black belt that added a touch of Y2K style.

Review | F1: The Movie – Brad Pitt in fun but clichéd motor-racing drama

Starring Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon and Javier Bardem, Joseph Kosinski’s F1 dazzles visually but is riddled with corny sporting movie tropes.

Q&A | Vacheron Constantin’s Sandrine Donguy on the storied maison

Donguy says her role is about ‘gathering past and present, and preparing for the future’ on behalf of the storied brand, which counts Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Bad Bunny among its celebrity fans.

15 Hollywood movies to watch in summer 2025, from Superman to F1: The Movie

Jurassic World Rebirth, The Fantastic Four and The Conjuring: Last Rites also make our list of the best Hollywood films to catch this summer.

Rolex celebrates GMT-Master 70th anniversary with exhibition

Hong Kong expo is heavy on history – as well as name dropping – as it explores the legacy of the iconic watch.

10 best Steven Soderbergh films ranked, from Black Bag to Traffic

As Soderbergh returns with spy thriller Black Bag, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, we count down his 10 best films to date.

Reflections | As Jolie-Pitt kids change their surname, why ancient Chinese did the same

Q&A | How Brad Pitt came to be making plaid shirts with jewellery designer Sat Hari Khalsa