Brad Pitt discusses acting preferences and career milestones

Actor Brad Pitt has discussed his aversion to adult films, citing poor acting as the primary reason. In a profile with Esquire, Pitt compared the performances in such films to exaggerated acting styles seen in vintage cinema, noting that bad acting “drives me crazy.”

Reflecting on his nearly 40-year career, Pitt has transitioned from early roles in the 1990s to becoming an Academy Award-winning actor and producer. His career milestones include winning a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and receiving nominations for ‘Twelve Monkeys,’ ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,’ and ‘Moneyball.’

Beyond his professional achievements, Pitt’s personal life and high-profile relationships, including his marriages to Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, have been subjects of significant public interest. Following his divorce settlement with Jolie in 2024, reports indicate he has embraced a slower, quieter lifestyle.