Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Nearly 30-Year Friendship
Actor Brad Pitt describes George Clooney as wise and insightful, always turning to him in times of difficulty.
As Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite for the project Wolfs, set to release on September 20, the two lead actors grace the cover of GQ’s September issue, sharing stories about their friendship and careers. In an interview on August 13, Pitt and Clooney revealed that they have supported each other through many challenges, considering occasional check-ins as an essential part of their relationship.
The two first met in the 1990s and have since navigated various twists, pressures, and struggles in the industry together. Pitt reflected, “I don’t know how to describe this friendship. I just feel it’s incredible that we can still do something together.”
In the same interview, Pitt used the imagery of an antelope trying to escape a pride of lions and cheetahs as a metaphor for the loneliness and fear that fame can bring. He expressed gratitude for having George Clooney as a pillar of support. “You can only get through everything when your feet are on the ground. That’s why you need to find genuine comfort. I know Clooney will always have my back, and I’m there for him too,” Pitt said.
In response to Pitt’s gratitude, George Clooney praised Pitt’s hard work. Clooney acknowledged that while Pitt may have needed a bit of luck in his career, the Fight Club star has been able to create his own luck through years of dedication to every role.
When asked about their first impressions of each other, Brad Pitt shared that he admired George Clooney from the moment he saw the The American star criticize paparazzi the day after Princess Diana’s death. In that moment, Pitt realized that Clooney possessed qualities that he and others lacked, giving him the stature of a true leader.
The duo has appeared together in six films, beginning with Ocean’s Eleven (2001). They continued their collaboration in the sequels Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). Other projects include Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) and Burn After Reading (2008). Wolfs marks their most recent collaboration, focusing on two crime scene cleanup specialists who help clients cover up crimes. Beyond starring in the film, George Clooney and Brad Pitt also serve as producers.
Brad Pitt, 61, has been a leading Hollywood actor for three decades, earning numerous prestigious awards, including Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs. According to The Numbers, films in which he has played the lead role have grossed around five billion USD.
Pitt has been married twice, to Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie. He and Jolie have six children, three of whom are adopted and three biological, though most have dropped his last name. Since his split from Jolie, Pitt has been rumored to be dating various actresses and models, though he hasn’t commented. He is currently dating jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, 32.
George Clooney, 63, is known for his roles in films such as Out of Sight, Ocean’s Eleven, Up In The Air, Gravity, and The Midnight Sky. He has won three Golden Globe Awards for acting and two Oscars—one for his role in Syriana and one as a producer for Argo. Outside of his work, Clooney is also renowned for his impeccable fashion sense.
Clooney married lawyer Amal Clooney in Italy in September 2014. The couple currently lives with their six-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, in a $14 million mansion in Berkshire, England. In 2021, Clooney purchased a home in France, just a few minutes’ drive from Brad Pitt’s estate.
