Brad Pitt is one of the best Hollywood stars next to the likes of Tom Cruise. His filmography is next to none, and his name has acquired an iconic status in showbiz. He is an actor par excellence and has gone on to play major roles in some of the best films to come out of Hollywood in the 21st century. However, as with many things in life, Brad Pitt feels that he can’t compete with his peers anymore.
More specifically, he feels that his co-stars, Tom Hardy, and Christian Bale, are much more competent and able than him; when it comes to many roles. He believes that he is not as capable as his colleagues; when it comes to certain types of films. While Pitt has his own insecurities, it is nevertheless true that he is one of the best stars on the planet who has a talent that can deliver in the toughest of situations.
The Reason Behind Brad Pitt’s Insecurity With Two of His Co-stars
Brad Pitt is one of the most charming and iconic actors in Hollywood. In his storied career, Pitt has delivered several ground-breaking roles and appeared in numerous blockbuster projects. He is a top-notch star who exemplifies his silver-screen characters with full passion. The actor began his career in 1987 by starring in a minor role in No Way Out, before landing his first leading role in a big-budget film A River Runs Through It.
Pitt gained the attention of showbiz heavyweights for his show-stopping performance in the 1994 American epic Western drama Legends of the Fall. While his acting skills are unmatched, the Babylone star once revealed in an interview that he cannot imagine doing the roles that his The Big Short movie co-stars, Christian Bale and Tom Hardy, do. Brad Pitt told GQ,
“It’s been my question the last 15 years: ‘If I’m gonna do the role, what can I bring to it that someone else can’t? Well, it’s about bringing my personal experience, my personal humor my personal, um, embarrassments, and my personal pains. When I watch [Christian] Bale or [Tom] Hardy, I can’t do what they do. I love watching them. And I couldn’t step into that role. But I want to do the same thing on my end.”
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Brad Pitt stated that he has realized through the years that living a good life is more important. The actor explained,
“There was just too much emphasis on finding interesting characters. I went, ‘F*ck me, man. Live an interesting life, and the rest will take care of itself.’ Like, ‘You go out, and you…live an interesting life. Get out and have real experiences.’ And that is what informs the work. Not going to find the interesting work and then trying to make it up. I just; became more conscious of how I was living versus what I was living for.”
Brad Pitt is undoubtedly a legend in the film industry who has built an impressive filmography record. His films are iconic, and his contribution to American cinema is incredible. He has been working steadily for the past three decades as one of the leading and hardworking stars in the industry.
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A Brief Note on Brad Pitt’s Career
Brad Pitt’s acting maven made him a once-in-a-generation star in Hollywood. The actor has starred in dozens of blockbuster films, and he is one such performer who understood his silver screen presence as a medium where he used his expressive talents as an instrument that could speak for itself.
Pitt is a high-profile star whose personal life has often received substantial media attention. He has collaborated with some of the top directors in the industry on films like Bullet Train, Moneyball, True Romance, Inglourious Basterds, The Big Short, and Thelma & Louise.
Source: GQ magazine
