Brad Pitt has announced he is quitting Hollywood on his 50th birthday.
In a candid interview that aired on 60 Minutes last night, the actor vowed he would not appear in another film after December 2013.
But while Brad is certain his acting career has a use-by date, he’s not entirely sure what he will do with his newfound free time.
“Hell if I know,” he said. “I am really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together and getting stories to the plate that might have had a tougher time otherwise.”
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Brad, 47, raises six children with his equally famous partner Angelina Jolie. The pair are notoriously guarded about their private life and try to keep their kids out of the limelight as much as possible.
Despite their best efforts, the children sometimes get photographed by the paparazzi, which worries and angers Brad in equal measures.
“Sure I worry,” Brad said. “It’s the only thing I get hot about, I’m ready to fight about. But on the other hand you know, it’s a trade-off, like anything.
“There’s a great trade-off. And we, these guys, I’m so happy for them, because they get to see the world. And their lives are so enriched by it.
“The privacy issues are something we’re always battling. But you know, it is true that a couple of ours do not like it. You know, they don’t like it and I’m sure that will colour them in some interesting way.”
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On a lighter note, Brad spoke about his relationship with close friend and fellow actor George Clooney. Brad said he “loved” George, but thought that he was much better-looking than his silver fox pal.
When asked who was the sexiest man alive, Brad said: “I’m gonna go out on a limb. I’m gonna say me.”
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