Brad Pitt has spent three decades seeing his name in the headlines for reasons that have little to do with his work. And now, as he promotes his upcoming racing film F1, he’s finally speaking about how tiring the attention has become.
In an interview, Pitt shared that living under a microscope hasn’t got easier with time. “It’s always been there,” he said, about the scrutiny of his personal life. “Some version of it follows me. It’s annoying, a waste of time if you let it be.” But he also admitted he doesn’t let it get to him anymore. “My life is pretty steady. I’ve got good friends, good love, a good sense of myself. The noise is just background now.”
Brad Pitt during filming of his new motorsport drama Getty Images
F1, which co-stars Damson Idris and has Lewis Hamilton as a producer, faced delays due to the Hollywood strikes. Filming wrapped in Abu Dhabi just as Pitt closed a chapter of his personal life, his long-drawn divorce from Angelina Jolie.
The split, which began in 2016, was finalised in December 2024 after years of legal battles, including a public dispute over their shared French winery, Château Miraval. Jolie alleged that Pitt had been abusive, claims his team has consistently denied. While she sought peace and privacy for her family, Pitt stayed mostly silent, until now.
Brad Pitt breaks silence on Angelina Jolie split Getty Images
When asked if he felt any relief now that the divorce was done, Pitt’s answer was surprisingly flat. “Not really,” he said. “It was just a legal thing being wrapped up. That’s all.”
Their separation stemmed from a disturbing flight in 2016, where Jolie claimed Pitt was violent towards her and their children. Her legal filings later added that the abuse began earlier. The divorce became a drawn-out affair, involving custody issues, asset disputes, and conflicting lawsuits.
Despite the noise, Pitt isn’t stepping back. Though he hinted at slowing down in the past, F1 seems to have reignited his passion. “I wondered if I had more to give,” he said. “But this reminded me why I love doing this.”
Brad Pitt says finalising Angelina Jolie divorce brought 'no relief' as F1 movie wraps Getty Images
With F1 hitting cinemas in June and new projects already lined up, Brad Pitt seems focused on the road ahead, leaving the headlines in the rear-view mirror.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner during the Knicks vs Pacers playoff game
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner spark buzz with courtside PDA at Knicks game
The New York Knicks may have won Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, but it was Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner who truly stole the spotlight at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Sitting courtside among a sea of celebrities, the couple’s very public display of affection became the real talking point of the evening, with videos of their kiss flooding social media.
Cameras captured the duo leaning in close, whispering, kissing, and holding hands while seated next to actors Miles Teller and Ben Stiller. Chalamet, in a blue-and-orange Knicks jacket inspired by Patrick Ewing, looked completely at ease next to Jenner, who kept it sleek in a white top, leather trousers, and a Knicks cap. The two looked more like a couple on a romantic night out than high-profile guests at a tense playoff game.
Online reactions were swift and fierce. Some joked that Chalamet was whispering spoilers for Dune: Part Two, while others compared the couple to overly affectionate teens in a school hallway. Criticism also surfaced, with users questioning Jenner’s absence from her children’s lives during such outings. Still, many were amused and intrigued by their chemistry.
Chalamet, a known Knicks fan and frequent attendee, has been spotted courtside multiple times throughout the playoff season. Jenner joined him earlier this month for a game against the Celtics, though their PDA was more subdued then.
Their latest appearance marked Jenner’s return to MSG, and this time, the couple didn’t hold back. After the Knicks clinched the win, the two were seen celebrating in the Garden’s back hallways, high-fiving fans and soaking in the playoff energy. Jenner raised her arms in triumph as she ran past the Knicks dancers, while Chalamet cheered with fans along the tunnel.
The pair, who went public with their relationship in late 2023 after being spotted at a Beyoncé concert, have slowly become regulars at major events, walking red carpets and appearing at festivals together and their appearance at the Knicks game was no different.
And fans are now playfully noting a trend: the Knicks are undefeated whenever Jenner shows up. Coincidence? Perhaps. But it’s certainly working for now.