In a recent candid revelation, Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt has opened up about
the love of his life. The actor, known for his high-profile relationships,
has confessed that one woman holds a special place in
his heart. While Pitt has been linked to several A-list celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston and
Angelina Jolie, it is his former girlfriend who he considers the love of his life. Join
FactsVerse as we learn more about this mysterious woman who captured Pitt's heart.
Early Relationships Set the Stage for Pitt's Iconic Love Life
Long before becoming the Hollywood heartthrob the world knows today, Brad Pitt had a string
of early relationships that gave glimpses of his romantic future. In the mid-1980s,
a young Pitt was romantically linked to British-American singer Sinitta. The two
dated on and off for nearly two years, with Sinitta later warmly describing Pitt as
"beautiful with an amazing body" and saying he was sweet and fun during their time together.
Following his fling with Sinitta, Pitt became involved with actress Jill Schoelen after they
met on the set of the horror film Cutting Class. Their romance quickly became serious, leading to
an engagement in 1989. However, the relationship burned out fast, ending just eight months later
when Schoelen reportedly developed feelings for a Hungarian director while filming a movie overseas.
Pitt was said to be shocked and heartbroken when she confessed to falling for another man.
Pitt proved resilient and was soon linked to Christina Applegate in the late 1980s after he and
former roommate Jason Priestley became regulars at gatherings for the sitcom Married...With
Children. He infamously took Applegate as his date to the 1989 MTV Movie Awards,
only for her to ditch him mid-ceremony for another mystery man. Applegate later
expressed no hard feelings over the incident and stressed she never dated Pitt beyond that night.
By 1990, Pitt was moving on and becoming involved with Juliette Lewis, his co-star
in Too Young to Die?. Despite their decade-long age gap, with Lewis only 17 at the time, the two
quickly became an item. Their romance lasted for three years and brought Pitt significant
media attention at the dawn of his fame. However, their maturity levels ultimately did not align,
which led to an amicable 1993 split. Years later, Pitt reflected fondly on their intense
connection during this pivotal career period, while Lewis preferred not to rehash the past.
While none of these early relationships resulted in lasting love, they provided lessons and paved
the way for Pitt's future A-list love life. His flings with Applegate and dalliance with a teenage
Lewis also generated considerable publicity as his star was on the rise. By the early 1990s, Pitt
had become a bonafide Hollywood heartthrob primed for the string of high-profile romances to come.
Gwyneth Paltrow Becomes the Defining Romance of Pitt's Youth
Pitt's romantic trajectory markedly changed course when he crossed paths
with Gwyneth Paltrow on the set of the 1995 thriller Seven. Their on-screen meeting as
husband and wife quickly sparked a real-life relationship as well. By 1996, Pitt and Paltrow
were fully embraced as Hollywood's new "It Couple" with seemingly boundless futures ahead.
Paltrow was Pitt's first truly high-profile romance,
raising his star power by association. Their whirlwind courtship culminated in
an engagement announced in December 1996. According to reports, Pitt got down on one
knee during a trip to Argentina and presented Paltrow with a custom $85,000 diamond ring.
During an emotional acceptance speech at the 1996 Golden Globes the following month,
a besotted Pitt publicly thanked his "angel" Paltrow and called her the "love of his life."
For a time, it appeared Pitt and Paltrow had forged a true Hollywood fairytale romance.
However, cracks reportedly formed behind their idyllic image. Rumors swirled that the couple's
arguments over career demands and diverging lifestyles drove them apart. In June 1997,
they shocked fans by suddenly announcing their breakup just months after their engagement.
Though neither elaborated much at the time, Paltrow later characterized the split as
"devastating" and admitted she was too immature at the time for the relationship to succeed. Pitt
seemed to struggle to get over losing Paltrow for years. As his first true
love and long-term relationship, Paltrow left an indelible mark on his psyche.
In the aftermath, Pitt temporarily gave up life in Los Angeles, suggesting he
was burnt out from his intense time with Paltrow in the glaring Hollywood
spotlight. For several years post-breakup, Pitt described himself as adrift both personally and
professionally. However, he and Paltrow eventually moved past the heartbreak to
become friends. Pitt even made a surprise cameo in Paltrow's 2010 country music film Duets.
Pitt's romance with Paltrow fundamentally shaped him and proved formative in molding him into the
Hollywood icon known today. Their connection was perhaps the deepest of his early career
and life. While it failed to last, their time together established Pitt as leading
man material on and off-screen. His first brush with true love and loss made clear that
Pitt's love life would never be merely a private matter, but a defining feature of his celebrity.
A Fairytale Marriage to Jennifer Aniston Captivates the World
On the heels of his split from Gwyneth Paltrow, Pitt entered a new stratosphere of fame through
his marriage to television megastar Jennifer Aniston. After being set up on a 1998 blind
date arranged by their agents, Pitt and Aniston quickly became attached and formed Hollywood's
new golden couple. With Aniston starring on Friends at the peak of its popularity,
their pairing captivated the public and entertainment media.
Everything seemed to align for the photogenic duo, who shared sun-kissed
good looks and all-American charm. Their lavish $1 million wedding on July 29, 2000,
was akin to a royal ceremony in the eyes of adoring fans. Held at a Malibu estate,
it included 200 guests, a gospel choir, fireworks, and 50,000 flowers. The event
solidified their status as Hollywood royalty and the foremost celebrity couple of the era.
As husband and wife, Pitt made cameos on Friends, while Aniston accompanied him to premieres and
award shows. According to accounts, they hoped to start a family but struggled with fertility
issues. On-screen, Pitt delivered some of his most acclaimed performances in films like Fight Club,
Ocean's Eleven, and Troy during this period with Aniston firmly by his side as a supportive spouse.
However, cracks in their perfect image surfaced behind closed doors. On January 7,
2005, they devastated devotees by announcing their separation
in a joint statement. While they cited no third party as the cause,
just months later Pitt was photographed with his Mr. & Mrs. Smith costar Angelina Jolie,
prompting affair rumors. Aniston filed for divorce that March, with it finalized in October 2005.
For longtime fans, Pitt and Aniston's demise was akin to the dissolution of
a fairytale. They seemed to embody romantic perfection only to have
the facade crumble overnight. While the exes appear to harbor no ill will today,
recently reconnecting as friends, their marriage and its rapid collapse left an
indelible mark on pop culture. As Pitt's first wife, Aniston occupies a unique position in his
heavily scrutinized romantic history and remains his only divorce prior to Jolie.
A Tumultuous Romance with Angelina Jolie Plays Out in Public
On the heels of his shocking split from Jennifer Aniston, Pitt became embroiled in
another headline-grabbing romance with Angelina Jolie. Sparks first flew between the pair while
filming steamy scenes as married assassins for 2005's Mr. & Mrs. Smith. At the time,
Pitt was still married to Aniston, while Jolie recently adopted her son Maddox.
Following Pitt's divorce filing, his fledgling relationship with Jolie rapidly intensified
under the media microscope. Their courtship coincided with major expansion of their family.
Jolie formally adopted daughter Zahara in early 2005, with Pitt later signing on as
a parent. The couple then welcomed their first biological child, daughter Shiloh, in May 2006.
In a prime example of art imitating life, Pitt and Jolie portrayed lovers in the 2005 film The Syrian
Bride while forging their real-life bond. They posed as a couple on the red carpet for the first
time at the 2006 premiere of Jolie's movie The Good Shepherd. Their romance was later dramatized
in a 2011 parody music video "Brangelina" depicting them as a celebrity supercouple.
Over the next decade, "Brangelina" dominated headlines as they globetrotted,
starred in films together, and expanded their family. Pitt formally adopted Jolie's children
Maddox and Zahara and the couple adopted son Pax from Vietnam in 2007. Jolie gave birth to
twins Knox and Vivienne in 2008, giving them three biological and three adopted children.
After seven years and six kids together, Pitt and Jolie announced their engagement in 2012.
They married on August 23, 2014, at their estate Château Miraval in France. Jolie wore
a gown decorated by their children's artwork and they authored their own vows. However, just two
years later Jolie stunned the world by filing for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
Custody disputes over their children ensued, with negotiations still ongoing years later.
Pitt Declares the Defining Love of His Life
The most unexpected revelation in Pitt's 2021 interview was him naming actress Juliette Lewis as
the love of his life. His declaration stunned many who assumed ex-wives Jennifer Aniston or Angelina
Jolie held that distinction given their higher profiles. But Pitt expressed profound affection
for Lewis, his co-star in 1990's Too Young to Die? with whom he was involved from 1990 to 1993.
Though Lewis was only 17 when their relationship began, she made an indelible impression on
27-year-old Pitt. After playing minor roles throughout the late 1980s, his romance with
Lewis coincided with his emergence as a bonafide Hollywood leading man following 1991's Thelma &
Louise. During their time together, Pitt described feeling truly understood by
another person perhaps for the first time. Though their age gap raised some eyebrows,
Lewis reportedly matured beyond her years while Pitt retained a youthful spirit. According to
Pitt, they shared an almost preternatural connection that allowed them to mutually
support each other's creative aspirations. He credits Lewis with furthering his desire
to prove himself as a serious actor. Pitt also noted that they were able
to experience the magic of his career ascent together while still relatively anonymous. The
innocence and discovery of this period before Pitt achieved mega-fame made it overwhelmingly
special and formative. He maintains that Lewis awakened his heart and mind in
ways no other relationship has before or since. However, their maturity gap proved unavoidable,
as did increased media scrutiny of their romance. Pitt also acknowledges they held unrealistic
expectations that their love could overcome any obstacles. Though the relationship ended,
Pitt has never forgotten the impression Lewis left on him as both a lover and close confidante.
There you have it. It's now time to hear from you. Have you ever been in a relationship that
you consider to be one of the greatest of your life? What made it so special?