The king of awards season has arrived.
Brad Pitt,the night’s Best Supporting Actor winner, finished out awards season in style, arriving at the92nd Annual Academy Awardswearing a classic black tux from Italian menswear line Brioni, for which he’s a brand ambassador, andFred Leightonjewels. He looked appropriately golden for his first-time Oscar win; during his acceptance speech, he got political andthanked his children.
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Last month, the 56-year-old star looked dapper at theGolden Globesin a bespoke Brioni three-piece tuxedo, white cotton shirt and black silk bow tie. He wore the designer again at theSAG Awardsa few weeks later, opting for a black tuxedo with a loose fitting white shirt underneath.
In addition to posing for photos and videos, Pitt will also release a signature line of exclusive items, including a limited-edition suit and tuxedo featuring a customized label, according toWWD.
“I’ve always admired Brioni’s elegant and timeless designs,” Pitt said in a release of his partnership. “The brand embodies creativity, quality and excellence.”
Pitt took home Best Supporting Actor for Quentin Tarantino’s film,Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood.Though Pitt has been nominated for several acting Oscars in the past — for12 Monkeys,The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,MoneyballandThe Big Short— he has never won one.
The actor also took home a Golden Globe and a SAG award for the film, in which he stars oppositeLeonardo DiCaprioandMargot Robbieas Cliff Booth.
Brad Pitt at the Golden Globes.Paul Drinkwater/NBC
Pitt was gracious when making hisvictory speechat the Golden Globes, having bested fellow nominees Tom Hanks inA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Anthony Hopkins inThe Two Popes, Al Pacino inThe Irishmanand Joe Pesci inThe Irishman.
“When I was starting out, these names that were just listed, were like gods to me. This is an honor in itself,” Pitt started his acceptance speech, praising his fellow nominees.
“I want to say hi to my folks, because, hey, they’re back in the Ozarks,” Pitt continued.
“I wanted to bring my mom — but I couldn’t, because anyone I stand next to they say I’m dating,” he joked. “And that would just be awkward.”
He then turned his attention to DiCaprio: “I also have to thank my partner in crime, LDC,” he said. “BeforeThe Revenant, I used to watch, year after year, his costars accept awards and thank him profusely. I know why. He’s an all star, he’s a gent and I wouldn’t be here without you, man. I thank you.
“Still, I would’ve shared the raft,” he added in a winking reference to the undying debate around DiCaprio’s character’s death inTitanic, about the ship door being big enough for him to share with Kate Winslet‘s character.
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston at the SAG Awards.Vivien Killilea/Getty
After their respective wins forOnce Upon a Time… In HollywoodandThe Morning Show, the exes were snapped backstage flashing huge smiles while they had a friendly chat. The photos also show Pitt grabbing Aniston’s hand as they both share a laugh.
source: people.com
