Brad Pitt's Blockbuster Summer: F1 Triumphs, Coffee Campaigns, and New Love

Brad Pitt BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. Brad Pitt has been everywhere these past few days, making headlines both on and off screen. The big headline, according to the Times of India, is that his movie F1: The Movie has officially become his highest-grossing film ever, racing past World War Z with a global haul over $582 million. This Joseph Kosinski-directed racing drama, where Pitt plays a seasoned driver mentoring a rookie, has already landed for rental on Prime Video and is set to stream on Apple TV Plus soon, solidifying itself as a late-career blockbuster milestone for Pitt. Not just stuck on the racetrack, Pitt was also front and center in a new global ad campaign for DeLonghi’s Perfetto espresso machine, directed by Taika Waititi and debuting at the Venice Film Festival. Brad plays coffee novice to Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio’s witty narration, with Pitt’s accent drawing some gentle ribbing—even from the spot’s canine co-star, as reported by CNN and DeLonghi. The campaign has attracted media across the industry and further entrenches Pitt’s brand power, with the campaign filmed in New Zealand, conjuring both heart and humor. Speaking of hearts, Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon officially hit the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival, ending months of speculation about their relationship status. Us Weekly and AOL report that Pitt even showed subtle public support for de Ramon by sporting jewelry from Anita Ko, the company where de Ramon is Vice President, in the new coffee ad. Sources tell Us Weekly their relationship is strong and Pitt is proudly introducing de Ramon to his social circle. Turning to business, Pitt has made several moves within his real estate portfolio, as highlighted by People and La Grada. He recently sold his sprawling Los Angeles estate for nearly $40 million and surprised fans by purchasing a $12 million mansion in Hollywood Hills, formerly owned by musician Dave Keuning of The Killers. This comes after an unsettling incident this summer, when two suspects were arrested for allegedly burglarizing Pitt’s home while he was absent. On the family front, tragedy struck with the loss of Pitt’s mother, Jane Etta Pitt, at age 84. Touching tributes from family members flowed in, with his niece Sydney Pitt sharing memories on Instagram and the Times of India noting Jane’s deep wish for Brad and Jennifer Aniston to reunite. Professionally, Pitt’s production company Plan B continues to expand its range, backing buzzworthy projects like the summer camp horror film Teenage S-- and Death at Camp Miasma, per NetflixJunkie. Meanwhile, Pitt’s post-divorce legal battle with Angelina Jolie over their Château Miraval winery in France remains ongoing, with new reports surfacing regarding the emotional cost and familial rift, as some of Pitt’s children reportedly distance themselves from him. Finally, social media has been ablaze with fanfare over Pitt’s unexpected appearance driving a McLaren F1 car at This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.