William Bradley Pitt, the American actor and film producer, was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma to William Alvin Pitt and Jane Etta Hillhouse. He later gained recognition for his roles in various acclaimed films.

In 1984, Brad Pitt was romantically linked to British-American singer Sinitta. They dated on and off for two years, and Sinitta later described Pitt as beautiful, with an amazing body and very sweet.

In May 1987, Brad Pitt made his television debut with a two-episode role on the NBC soap opera Another World.

In November 1987, Brad Pitt had a guest appearance on the CBS sitcom Trial and Error and the ABC sitcom Growing Pains.

In 1988, Brad Pitt starred in the Yugoslavian–U.S. co-production The Dark Side of the Sun as a young American seeking a remedy for a skin condition.

In 1989, Brad Pitt got engaged to his Cutting Class co-star, but their relationship ended after eight months when they met in Budapest, Hungary and she revealed she had fallen in love with the film director.

Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis started dating in 1990 after meeting on the set of Too Young to Die. Pitt, who was 27 at the time, was a decade older than Lewis.

Hollywood superstar gained public attention after starring as a cowboy hitchhiker in the 1991 film Thelma & Louise.

In 1992, Brad Pitt starred as Paul Maclean in the biographical film A River Runs Through It, a role that was considered a career-making performance.

During the filming of Kalifornia in 1993, Juliette Lewis mentioned that they were deeply in love and enjoyed spending time together every day without getting bored.

While working on Interview With the Vampire in 1994, rumors circulated about a possible love affair between Brad Pitt and Thandiwe Newton, in addition to his admiration for New Orleans.

Brad Pitt played the role of psychotic anarchist Jeffrey Goines in the science fiction film 12 Monkeys. His performance was praised by critics, earning him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and his first Academy Award nomination.

In 1996, Brad Pitt thanked Gwyneth Paltrow as his 'angel' and the love of his life while accepting his Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. The couple met on the set of Se7en.

Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow, who were considered Hollywood's next It Couple, ended their engagement in 1997. Gwyneth Paltrow later described the breakup as devastating.

In 1998, Brad Pitt was set up on a blind date with Jennifer Aniston, leading to the beginning of their relationship. They quickly became known as Hollywood's latest golden couple.

Brad Pitt portrayed Tyler Durden in the film adaptation of Fight Club. His performance was widely praised, despite the film initially underperforming at the box office and later becoming a cult classic.

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston tied the knot in 2000, solidifying their status as a high-profile couple in Hollywood.

Brad Pitt made a guest appearance in the eighth season of the television series Friends, playing a man with a grudge against Rachel Green, to whom Pitt was married at the time. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for this performance.

After meeting on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith in 2004, Brad Pitt started a relationship with his co-star Angelina Jolie. The couple later adopted children together and got married in 2014 before eventually splitting in 2016.

In January 2005, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston formally announced their separation, clarifying that it was not due to media speculation. Their divorce was finalized nine months later.

In September 2006, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie founded the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, a charitable organization aimed at supporting humanitarian causes worldwide. The foundation made significant donations to various organizations such as Global Action for Children, Doctors Without Borders, and the Daniel Pearl Foundation.

Brad Pitt expressed his support for same-sex marriage in an October 2006 interview, stating that he would marry Angelina Jolie when marriage equality is achieved for all in America.

In 2007, he achieved the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actor.

In September 2008, Brad Pitt contributed $100,000 to the campaign opposing California's Proposition 8, which aimed to overturn the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state.

In June 2009, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation contributed $1 million to a U.N. refugee agency to assist Pakistanis affected by the conflict between troops and Taliban militants.

In January 2010, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders to provide emergency medical aid to the victims of the devastating Haiti earthquake.

Brad Pitt portrayed Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane in the 2011 drama Moneyball, based on Michael Lewis's book. The film received critical acclaim and earned Pitt an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

In March 2012, Brad Pitt participated in a performance of the play '8', a reenactment of the federal trial that overturned California's ban on same-sex marriage, portraying Judge Vaughn Walker.

In September 2012, Brad Pitt reaffirmed his endorsement of Barack Obama, declaring his backing for the U.S. President's election campaign.

In 2013, Brad Pitt produced and had a small role in the historical drama 12 Years a Slave, based on the autobiography of Solomon Northup. The film received critical acclaim and won multiple Academy Awards.

In August 2014, Brad Pitt tied the knot with Angelina Jolie.

On June 2, 2015, a minor planet was named 29132 Bradpitt in honor of Brad Pitt.

Two years after their wedding, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences.

Brad Pitt starred in and produced the 2017 Netflix satirical war comedy War Machine. The film showcased Pitt's versatility in both acting and producing roles.

Brad Pitt won an Academy Award for his performance in Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood in 2019. This recognition added to his already illustrious career in the film industry.

On April 25, 2020, Brad Pitt portrayed Dr. Anthony Fauci in a cold open on Saturday Night Live, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

In 2021, Brad Pitt ventured into the recording business by creating Miraval Studios in his Chateau Miraval in the South of France.

On January 5, 2022, Brad Pitt signed on to star in and produce a racing film on Formula One, directed by Joseph Kosinski.