Many people have wondered if the two Hollywood actors, Michael Pitt and Brad Pitt, are related by blood or not. They share the same last name, and they have some physical resemblance, such as their blond hair and blue eyes. However, the truth is that they are not related at all, at least not closely.
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Different Origins and Backgrounds
According to Distractify, Michael Pitt and Brad Pitt have very different origins and backgrounds. Brad Pitt was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and raised in Springfield, Missouri. He has a brother named Douglas Pitt, who is a philanthropist and humanitarian. He also has a sister named Julie Neal Pitt.
Michael Pitt was born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey. He has three siblings: an older brother and two sisters named Alison and Stacy. His parents are Donald B. Pitt, an auto mechanic, and Eleanor Carol (née DeMaio) Pitt, a waitress. He is of English, Irish, and Italian descent.
Different Career Paths and Roles
According to Tuko.co.ke, Michael Pitt and Brad Pitt have also followed different career paths and roles in the entertainment industry. Brad Pitt is one of the most famous and versatile actors in the world, who has won two Oscars and four Golden Globes. He has starred in many critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, such as Fight Club, Ocean’s Eleven, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Moneyball, 12 Years a Slave, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and many more.
Michael Pitt is also a talented actor, model, and musician, but he is not as well-known or prolific as Brad Pitt. He is best known for his roles in the teen drama Dawson’s Creek, the crime drama Boardwalk Empire, the psychological thriller Hannibal, and the sci-fi film Ghost in the Shell. He has also modeled for several designer campaigns, such as Prada and Rag & Bone. He has also played guitar in the band Pagoda and directed music videos for them.
A Common Connection: Kurt Cobain
According to Distractify¹, there is one common connection between Michael Pitt and Brad Pitt: Kurt Cobain. Both actors have been considered or compared to play roles based on the life of the late Nirvana singer.
Michael Pitt played a character that was heavily inspired by Kurt Cobain in the Gus Van Sant film Last Days. The film is a fictionalized portrayal of the final days of a musician who struggles with fame, addiction, and depression. Michael Pitt’s look and performance were clearly influenced by Kurt Cobain’s style and personality.
Brad Pitt was never directly involved in a biopic about Kurt Cobain, but he was reportedly the type of actor that Courtney Love wanted to play her late husband. She once said that she was looking for a “young Brad Pitt” to portray Kurt Cobain on screen. Brad Pitt was also a fan of Nirvana and had a similar grunge aesthetic in the 90s.
Conclusion: No Relation
In conclusion, Michael Pitt and Brad Pitt are not related by blood or by marriage. They are two different actors with different origins, backgrounds, careers, and roles. They share a common last name, which is fairly common in the U.K., and a common connection to Kurt Cobain, but that’s where it ends. They are both talented in their own ways, but they are not members of the same family.
