Although the model of star system classic Hollywood has been mortally wounded for several years, it is true that there are still some stars who continue to perform well at the box office, and who attract the public. Obviously, one of those stars is the incombustible Tom Cruise. You just have to remember Top Gun Mavericka late sequel to one of the hits of the 80s, and which became one of the highest-grossing films in history. Or his saga of Mission Impossiblewhich continues at a good pace, and is pending the release of its eighth installment.
But if we talk about Tom Cruise, we have to talk about two other actors from the same generation, who have also become one of the few stars of the old Hollywood regime that still remain. We’re talking about Brad Pitt and George Clooney.
And, although both began as rivals, over the years they have forged a friendship that they have managed to maintain to this day. In fact, they just released the film together Wolfson AppleTV+. And, although the reviews have not been very enthusiastic about this new project together, it is always an incentive to see them working, and above all, promoting, side by side. Because it takes us back to the 90s and early 00s. And we always like to go back to the past from time to time.
But, How was the friendship of these two cinema icons forged? How have you managed to remain friends in an industry as difficult as Hollywood? The truth is that it hasn’t always been like this, and they have had bumps in their friendship, but today they are friends again, and we all like to see them work together again.
Thelma and Louise: from competition to friendship
Brad Pitt’s career took off meteorically thanks to his small role as JD in the legendary Thelma & Louisesharing the spotlight with Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon. But he was not the only actor who applied for the role, as George Clooney also auditioned, although he was not as lucky as his partner. For several years he didn’t even want to see the film, but thanks to that audition, that’s when their friendship began to develop. Even Clooney himself admitted in an interview for GQ that losing that role made him feel the need to compete against Brad Pitt, trying to get the roles that were offered to him.
Their careers ran more or less in parallel throughout the 90s. But while George Clooney was another prototype for mothers, Brad Pitt always had a more scoundrel aura. He and Leonardo DiCaprio were sex symbols. DiCaprio with Titanic either Romeo+Juliet. brad with legends of passion either Seven years in Tibet. George was on a different step. Yes, he made action movies, but he was the protagonist of Emergenciesa much more family-friendly television series, and for a more adult audience.
Both were named the sexiest person on the planet by the magazine Peopleand few friends can say that. Their turning point, when their real friendship began, was on the set of filming Oceans Eleven, Steven Soderbergh’s remake that brought them together for the first time, alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
The chemistry and magnetism that both gave off crossed the screen, and their friendship became strong during that filming. Since then, they have worked on the two sequels to the saga; with the Coen brothers in Burn after reading now in this new job that is Wolfs. But in between, a constant and lasting friendship. Even George Clooney has sided with Brad in his divorce proceedings with Angelina Jolie.
It may also have to do with the fact that Clooney’s wife, Amal, doesn’t get along very well with Angelina either. Especially since Siloh wants to give up the Pitt surname now that he is of age. Although Clooney has never commented on Pitt’s alleged physical attacks on his ex-wife Angelinasince he is a star who prefers to stay on the sidelines, he has interceded for his friend, advising him on several occasions to leave the United States and move to Europe, to a calmer and more controlled environment.
Due to this divorce process, the friendship between the two seemed to suffer, but time has strengthened a relationship that already spans more than two decades, and which is often shown through very heavy jokes on filming. “Pretty boy Pitt…I don’t know if you’ve seen him up close lately. It doesn’t look so goodbut with makeup and visual effects, we can save it,” Clooney said in promoting his new movie. “My jokes could last forever, but his jokes go to the bones. They hurt me. For example, not being able to return to my hometown because he did something to me. They are very tricks, very dirty”Brad Pitt has stated about those practical jokes of his partner and friend. But this one is not far behind.
During the filming of Ocean’s Eleven in Italy, Brad Pitt filled the city with posters with George Clooney’s face and the following text: “George Clooney only wants to be called Daddy Ocean. Don’t look him in the eyes.” The problem is that the Italian press took him very seriously and began to criticize his ego and his cinema divo airs. Apparently simple jokes, but they have been playing each other for years.
Now, with the promotion of Wolfswe have been able to witness the good chemistry that both stars continue to have. AND, although Brad Pitt is not going through his best moment in front of the press (although the general public has decided to ignore the actor’s history of alleged abuse against his ex-wife), he knows that his friend George will always be on his side, extending one of the most famous friendships in the world of cinema. And who knows, maybe we’ll see them together again in Ocean’s 14, since work is currently underway on the new installment of the saga…