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Why hasn’t Brad Pitt been cancelled?

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Celeb · 26/07/2026 23:11

Why hasn’t Brad Pitt been cancelled? I don’t even really pay attention to celebrity news but I see occasional things that he’s divorced, alcoholic, was abusive to his wife and children, children don’t want his last name, etc. Especially because his ex (Angelina Jolie) seems to be idolised for her beauty and humanitarian work. It’s not like people don’t like her!

Is Brad Pitt just too handsome? What’s the deal?

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Gemilo · Yesterday 08:42

Why hasn’t Angelina Jolie been cancelled? She’s very manipulative and will go to any lengths to get her own way including brainwashing her children so they have no relationship with their father. I’m team Brad.

CowTown · Yesterday 08:42

CrazyMidget · Yesterday 07:54

With Nicole, she declined to press charges. It was actually the bent cop, Mark Fuhrman, who was called to her residence the night he beat her up, chased her out the house, and smashed her car up. She decided not to press charges, with which he disagreed, and told her, "Well, it's your funeral." He may have been a bent cop, but he was right about her decision not to press charges being the wrong decision.

In late 1989, OJ actually was arrested for spousal abuse. He pleaded no contest to a charge of spousal battery, was given two years' probation and had to do 120 hours of community service. The police had bene called, after an incident at their house, and he fled from the scene in his car, but the police went after him.

I don't think any of this was harsh enough, I'm just saying that it's not quite accurate that the police did nothing.

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Upthread, you said that Angelina didn’t have the authority to not have charges pressed against Brad. And in this post, you say that Nicole declined to press charges against OJ. 🤔

Slightyamusedandsilly · Yesterday 08:43

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nam3c4ang3 · Yesterday 08:43

CrazyMidget · Yesterday 03:20

I don't think Clooney is so great. No one was good enough to marry or have kids with until he got old, panicked, and chose a woman twenty years younger with whom to run his genes through the scanner at the last minute. I always thought he seemed like a cold fish.

Amal is insanely bright, talented and stunning - maybe he was picky and choosy as he was waiting for the right one.

MyDarlingRose · Yesterday 08:45

People don’t believe women. Or they believe because the abuse wasn’t that violent (that we know of) that it wasn’t that bad… or there’s ’two sides’ to it. So they ignore it.

Baskingintheheat · Yesterday 08:47

LivelyGreyShark · 26/07/2026 23:54

i don't understand why his adult children have to go to court to ask to change their surname so it isn't his.

Because that's how it works in the States. You need a judge to agree to a name change.

knitnerd90 · Yesterday 08:48

The California family court system does not have a reputation for misogyny (I could name states that do). If anything it’s one of the states men complain about. I don’t think that’s a factor. And she got custody. As I said this was an extraordinarily litigious split. The lawyers were dredging up everything to earn their $500 an hour.

This isn’t a statement in support of anyone. I just think the court wasn’t the issue. Cases where both parties are making accusations are very difficult.

Tinks2026 · Yesterday 08:54

OpenScroller · Yesterday 00:39

So what if he's divorced? He's an extremely well known actor, around for decades. I'm not a massive fan of his but I don't buy Jolie's story tbh.

From what I read years ago, the kids were extremely spoilt and allowed to run wild, apparently it was like a 'zoo' which was Jolie's insistence while Pitt tried and failed to do discipline. I can well believe this actually and can see how that escalated with the flight thing. They had a nanny each, didn't attend school or socialise with other kids apparently. No bedtime, dragged all round the world. Not great for traumatised adopted kids who needed familiarity, routine and security (pretty selfish IMO).They were prevented from seeing their grandparents on Pitt's side as well and his Mum died without seeing them.

I can imagine Jolie being an absolute nightmare (can remember the blood vials etc) and totally believe that she poisoned the kids against their Dad. She hated her own Dad as well so likely replicated that.

All of this. I remember her actually smooching her brother full on the mouth in public. At best, she's weird.

Slightyamusedandsilly · Yesterday 08:59

Epstein, Weinstein, Warhol, Trump, Mountbatten-Windsor, Pitt, Depp.

Rich, white, powerful. Can get away with violence, rape, murder. Patriarchy doesn't care.

CrazyMidget · Yesterday 09:03

CowTown · Yesterday 08:42

Upthread, you said that Angelina didn’t have the authority to not have charges pressed against Brad. And in this post, you say that Nicole declined to press charges against OJ. 🤔

The Nineties were a long time ago.

CrazyMidget · Yesterday 09:04

knitnerd90 · Yesterday 08:48

The California family court system does not have a reputation for misogyny (I could name states that do). If anything it’s one of the states men complain about. I don’t think that’s a factor. And she got custody. As I said this was an extraordinarily litigious split. The lawyers were dredging up everything to earn their $500 an hour.

This isn’t a statement in support of anyone. I just think the court wasn’t the issue. Cases where both parties are making accusations are very difficult.

He got 50/50 but she simply ignored the law.

paltandsepper · Yesterday 09:08

Pistachiocake · 26/07/2026 23:23

Most people think he's a good actor/enjoy a lot of his films. People used to go on about Angelina and her ex and their blood vials.
A lot of people took Jennifer's side around the time of Mr and Mrs Smith and don't like the idea of either of them as people, but still like their films.

I know it isn't the major theme of the thread but personally I never understood the uproar about the blood vials. Yes It's a 'weird' or 'quirky' thing to do but consenting adults can do what they want if they're not harming anyone in my book. So what? Ancient blood oaths are just that. ancient practices. Angelina seems quite spiritual.

Tryhardd · Yesterday 09:08

Because he hasn't been convicted of anything? I absolutely understand that, in general, prosecution is shamefully low - but we can't just go around trying people by social media and declaring them guilty. That's vigilante justice.

We, as the general population, know next to nothing about what really went on. There are 2 sides, always, and however much you think you know - you don't. Ironically, by and large I think there's no smoke without at least a smouldering twig - but as much as I wish I could fully jump on the bandwagon of '#believeher' realistically, statistically, that can't always be true.

Stop watching his films if you like but 'cancelling' people on hearsay is a slippery slope.

Pedant61 · Yesterday 09:12

PyongyangKipperbang · Yesterday 00:48

Because "cancelling" people is childish and ridiculous, and there is no proof on either side.

Why has Madonna not been "cancelled" for buying African children? Because despite how it appears, there is no proof.

ETA You can't just make people not exist which is what the "cancel" crowd seem to want. Revenge and "taking them down" doesnt give you anything, it doesnt give happiness, satisfaction or justice. And I say this as a woman who grew up in a generation where J$%&£y Sa$%&lle was considered a hero.

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Exactly this. You can dislike someone's alleged behaviour or views, but that's not a reason to stop them pursuing their profession.
None of us are perfect, there are all sorts of people in the world, so let's just show a bit more tolerance.

CrazyMidget · Yesterday 09:13

paternosteria · Yesterday 03:46

But the kids had lived with both parents up to their divorce though. They were between 8 and 15 when the divorce took place so the older ones at least very much old enough to know their own minds and remember their formative experiences.

Yes, this is true. I'm only surmising, and I admit I'm biased against AJ because she's hardly a woman's woman, whereas I am. Perhaps Pitt IS that bad behind closed doors. I'd love to hear what the kids have to say when they're mature adults.

Bakeittillyoumakeit · Yesterday 09:16

AJ always struck me as a narcissist, not that BP's behaviour was ok by any stretch of the imagination - but I know how that messes with your head.

It reminds me of Johnny Depp and that crazy woman he was with who shat in his bed.

autumnskyes · Yesterday 09:17

He hasn't been convicted of anything has he? I don't think most people really give a shit for the personality flaws or political views of an actor/writer/musician and just want to enjoy the art.

If he was a convicted abuser it would be another story, but if the guy is just a dick who had a toxic relationship, does he have to be cancelled and shamed and so forth over it? Who even knows the ins and outs of some strangers relationship. I think generally the whole "cancel culture" thing is a bit out of favor now anyway.

MinnieCoops · Yesterday 09:18

Angelina is most certainly NOT idolised. Particularly by anyone who’s ever met her.

MyCherryPiee · Yesterday 09:21
  • NONE of Brad Pitt's many previous girlfriends, fiancees, or wives have ever said that he was abusive to them. His current girlfriend, who he's been with for some time now, doesn't seem to have any complaints either.

I couldn’t give a shit about Brad and AJ but this absolutely does not mean a man isn’t and won’t be abusive to a particular woman. My ex beat me black and blue and served 4 years in prison for it. The defence brought in witness statements from previous ex’s to try to prove good character but that didn’t matter. It didn’t mean he didn’t abuse me.

It’s also a pretty dangerous narrative to push because it will make women who are currently being abused question if that is really what’s happening to them, or if they deserve it if their partner has no history of abuse. Abusive behaviour starts somewhere.

CowTown · Yesterday 09:23

CrazyMidget · Yesterday 09:03

The Nineties were a long time ago.

Less to do with the 90s, and more to do with you not knowing much about how the US legal system works, and making it up as you go along.

BlackRowan · Yesterday 09:39

Celeb · 26/07/2026 23:11

Why hasn’t Brad Pitt been cancelled? I don’t even really pay attention to celebrity news but I see occasional things that he’s divorced, alcoholic, was abusive to his wife and children, children don’t want his last name, etc. Especially because his ex (Angelina Jolie) seems to be idolised for her beauty and humanitarian work. It’s not like people don’t like her!

Is Brad Pitt just too handsome? What’s the deal?

Lots of people hate AJ - IMHO because she is beautiful and does humanitarian work - plus some are die hard Aniston fans (I’m not) - so they love to support “poor Brad”
I think his publicist is excellent because he seems to come out with the narrative “I’m not to blame” out of every relationship. I seem to remember there was someone before Aniston and Paltrow with some serious drama and he again came out unscathed.

Daygloboo · Yesterday 09:42

basketsmash · 26/07/2026 23:31

I cannot fathom how Jared Leto is still not cancelled. Not only for his behaviour but he keeps getting big roles despite numerous flops.

What did he do ?

CrazyMidget · Yesterday 09:47

CowTown · Yesterday 09:23

Less to do with the 90s, and more to do with you not knowing much about how the US legal system works, and making it up as you go along.

I cba to write it all out for you. Google is your friend.

Aluna · Yesterday 09:52

Daygloboo · Yesterday 09:42

What did he do ?

Underaged girls. Many.

SomethingFun · Yesterday 09:54

Oh dear - Angelina is too beautiful and therefore should lock herself away from poor ikkle men who can’t but help leave their wives and girlfriends for her and everything that happens to her or around her is her fault because she’s not one of the girls. Wasn’t she a teenager when she went out with Johnny Lee Miller and that is being used as proof she is a wife stealing homewrecker? God almighty.

Literally the same arguments used to excuse all types of domestic abuse and violence - you don’t know anything about these people so you cannot possibly comment on their relationships. Abusive men are often charming and don’t broadcast their abusive nature to the world - it’s how they get away with it. So we believe women but only if we don’t like the man they’re accusing - absolute bullshit