Brad Pitt is no stranger to the spotlight, but as of May 29, 2025, at 09:54 AM IST, he’s making it clear he’s fed up with the constant media obsession over his personal life. In a revealing interview with GQ magazine, the Hollywood icon opened up about the “annoyance” of having his private matters—like his ongoing divorce from Angelina Jolie—splashed across headlines while he’s trying to focus on his work. With his new racing movie F1 set to hit theaters in late June, Pitt’s comments are striking a chord with fans who’ve followed his career and personal journey for decades.
Pitt, who graces the latest GQ cover alongside F1 co-star Damson Idris and producer Lewis Hamilton, didn’t hold back when asked about the media frenzy. “My personal life is always in the news,” he told the publication, calling it a “nagging time suck” that’s been a constant irritation throughout his career. He’s been dealing with this scrutiny in “different degrees, large and small,” while trying to focus on the projects he loves—like F1, which wrapped filming at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi amid his divorce settlement with Jolie. The movie’s production was no walk in the park either, facing a year-long shutdown due to the Hollywood strikes, but Pitt seems reinvigorated, even as the media hounds him.
When asked if working on F1 offered a “refuge” from the public attention on his personal life, Pitt was honest: “It’s been an annoyance I’ve had to always deal with.” He didn’t sugarcoat how much energy it takes to navigate that noise while pouring himself into his craft. This isn’t new for Pitt—his relationships, especially his high-profile marriage to Jolie, have been tabloid fodder for years. The couple’s divorce, finalized recently after a long legal battle, included messy disputes over their French winery, Château Miraval. Jolie’s legal team accused Pitt of trying to silence her with an NDA about alleged abuse, claims Pitt has denied, per court filings cited by Variety. Now, with his personal life on more stable ground, Pitt’s focus is back on acting, and F1 seems like a fresh start.
The sentiment online shows people relating to his frustration, especially as he gears up for F1’s release. The movie, set to drop in late June 2025, is already generating buzz, and Pitt’s comments only add to the anticipation.
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Pitt’s career speaks for itself—he won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2019, and he’s got a string of hits like Bullet Train and Babylon under his belt, as noted in his Wikipedia bio. But it’s clear he’d rather the focus be on his work, not his personal life. With F1 racing into theaters soon, fans can catch Pitt doing what he does best—bringing a story to life on the big screen.
Source: Variety