Brad Pitt, 48, takes the February 2012 cover of W Magazine.  Bringing his undeniable suaveness to the forefront, Brad Pitt graces the cover of the February 2012 issue of W magazine.

The “Moneyball” actor posed for a dapper Mario Sorrenti shot spread while clad in a Tom Ford cotton shirt, Burberry Prorsum wool tuxedo pants and a Tom Ford bow tie.  The picture by photographer Mario Sorrenti is absolutely stunning and Brad Pitt is looking good.  With his shirt unbuttoned just enough to reveal a flash of his chest, and sporting his trademark designer stubble, Brad looks every inch the Hollywood heartthrob.  He can be seen on the cover of the magazine lounging on a chair by a swimming pool, smouldering at the camera.  The Ocean’s 11 star appears to be winding down after a difficult day, with a drink in his hand and an undone bow tie slung casually around his neck.  Here is what the 48-year-old actor opened up about:

On crying during a movie, he said that he is not much of a crier at films, but there was one when he was coming back from Cabo on his way to Montreal and he got hit with Montezuma’s revenge.  He said he could not keep anything down adding that he was stuck in a hotel room with no windows and was just doing what people do when they are sick.  According to him, he watched a 2001 film called Life as a House on day two of that extremely painful episode.  He said, Kevin Kline is an architect and learns he has terminal cancer.  He is estranged from his teenage son and decides they are going to finish that house.  Pitt said that he does not know if it would still hit him the same way, but on his 27th hour of pure wretchedness, that movie just crushed him.  He said that he should watch it again to see if it has the same effect.

On if his parents have seen him die in a movie, he said that they would have to adding that he die really well.  According to him, it is one of his strong points noting that he just take a bullet well.  On If he has trouble watching himself die; he answered no saying that he is just checking the boxes.  He added that he would like to do that one again.  On the first role he auditioned for, he said that his agent sent him out for two film noting that one of them was The Accused with Jodie Foster and adding that he was so excited then.  On if he went out for the part of the rapist, he said that he would probably not, explaining that with his face, he was probably up for the guy with the conscience.  He said that he called up afterward and asked how did he do?  According to him, there were three seconds of silence and then he was if he has ever thought about acting classes.

Brad Pitt made the shocking announcement that he plans to quit acting at the age of 50, which leaves him just three chances to win People’s Sexiest Man award before he hits retirement.

In a new interview with Australia’s 60 Minutes, the 47-year-old revealed his plans.  Three years, the Ocean’s Eleven star told the show in response to how long he plans to continue acting.  He also explained of what he might do next noting that he is really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together.  He said that getting stories to the plate that might have had a tougher time otherwise.

The star is less definitive about expanding his brood of six kids with love Angelina Jolie. According to him, he does not know that they are finished about 60 minutes of conceiving (or adopting) more kids to join Maddox, 10, Pax, 7, Zahara, 6, Sholoh, 5 and twins Vivienne and Knox, 3.  He said that he does not know yet.

Jolie’s love of six-plus years adds that he relishes the sleepless night and chaos of parenting such a large group.  According to him, those late nights are so fun when one of his children is up or those mornings when they get up and make pancakes or something noting that it is what is about.  Pitt was being interviewed in Tokyo for the Australian show. His announcement comes as he and partner Angelina Jolie – whose joint worth is estimated at £155 million – visited Vietnam where second child Pax comes from.

When the star was asked if he was happy these days, he answered that he think happiness is overrated noting that truthfully he do.  according to him, he thinks that sometimes you are happy and sometimes you are not adding that there is too much pressure to be happy.  He then said that he does not know and he does not really give a sh**.  He said that he know he will be at times and he know he would not be at time.  He claimed that satisfaction and peace are more of a goal for himself.  Over the years, Pitt’s personal relationships have received as much attention as his films. Before the birth of “Brangelina,” Pitt dated Juliette Lewis, Gwyneth Paltrow and was married to Jennifer Aniston for five years.

Pitt is still making the international rounds for his baseball flick “Moneyball,” and will next be seen in the zombie epic “World War Z.”  Thanks to his films “The Tree of Life” and “Moneyball,” Pitt has been receiving Oscar buzz this year for his roles as Mr. O’Brien and Billy Beane, respectively.  On Nov. 18, Pitt’s voice will appear in “Happy Feet Two,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 animated film.  2012 is lined up with the crime drama “Cogan’s Trade,” based on the 1974 novel by George V. Higgins, and the post-apocalyptic horror film “World War Z,” based on the Max Brooks novel.  Pitt turns 48 years old on Dec. 18.

Brad Pitt is an American actor, who is most notable for the portrayal of Paul Maclean in the 1992 film called, A River Runs Through It. He was born on December 8, 1965 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S, to Jane Etta and Alvin Pitt, a high school counselor and a truck company owner. He was baptized with the real name of William Bradley ‘Brad’ Pitt and ha siblings named Doug and Julie Neal. He grew up in Springfield, Missouri. In addition, he entered the Kickapoo High School, where he became one of the members of the golf and tennis as well as the swimming team. After he graduated in high school, Pitt entered the University of Missouri in year 1982, taking major in journalism. After having his degree, Pitt left the said university and travelled to Los Angeles, where he had an acting lesson and worked for several jobs. While he was having a problem launch himself in Los Angeles, Pitt attended lessons from the renowned acting guru, Roy London. On the other hand, in year 1987, Pitt started on appearing in uncredited roles in the films like, No Way Out and No Man’s Land as well as in the film of Less Than Zero.

Moreover, Pitt made his TV debut when he appeared in the ABC sitcom called, Growing Pains. He also appeared in four of the episodes of the soap opera of CBS entitled, Dallas, from year 1987 until 1988, where he portrayed the role of Randy.  Also, in year 1988, Pitt appeared in one of the TV series of Fox entitled, 21 Jump Street. On the other hand, Pitt made his first leading role in the 1988 film called, The Dark Side of the Sun, where he portrayed the role of Rick, alongside Guy Boyd. On the following year, Pitt appeared in the films of Happy Together and Cutting Class, where he portrayed the roles of Brian and Dwight, respectively. Nevertheless, Pitt has also appeared in various TV series like, Head of the Class and Freddy’s Nightmares as well as Thirtysomething. He then included in the ensemble of the TV film of NBC in year 1990 entitled, Too Yong To Die?, where he portrayed the role of Billy Canton. On the same year, she appeared in the six episodes of the drama series of Fox called, Glory Days. He then had a supporting role in the TV film of the cable network of HBO entitled, The Image. In year 1991, Pitt appeared in the film called, Across the Tracks, where he portrayed the role of Joe Maloney, together with the star of Ricky Schroder.

He then earned wide recognition when he portrayed the role of J.D. in the 1991 film called, Thelma & Louise, which also starred Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. After appearing on the said film, Pitt appeared in the film of Johnny Suede. Subsequently, Pitt was included in the casts of the 1992 film of Cool World, where he portrayed the role of Detective Frank Harris, alongside Gabriele Byrne and Kim Basinger. On the same year, Pitt appeared in the biographical film called, A River Runs Through It, which has been directed by Robert Redford.  Also, in year 1993, Pitt made an appearance in the romance crime film of true Romance, which starred Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette. In year 1994, Pitt had a break when he starred in the dram-horror film of interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, where he portrayed the role of Louis de Pointe du Lac, together with the stars of Tom Cruise, Kristen Dunst and Antonio Banderas as well as Christian Slater. On the same year, he starred in the epic drama film entitled, Legends of the Fall, where he portrayed the role of Tristan Ludlow. Pitt was also included in the ensemble of the 1996 film of Sleepers, together with the stars of Kevin Bacon and Robert De Niro.

In year 1998, Pitt had the lead role in the fantasy romance film of entitled, Meet Joe Black, where he portrayed the role of Joe. The film also includes the stars of Anthony Hopkins and Claire Forlani. On the following year, Pitt portrayed the role of Tyler Durden in the film called, Fight Club, together with Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter. He then portrayed the role of a boxer named Gypsy in the 2000 film of Snatch, alongside Jason Statham and Stephen Graham. On the following year, Pitt starred together with Julia Roberts in the romantic comedy film called, The Mexican.

In year 2004, Pitt portrayed the lead role of Archilles together with Diane Kruger and Eric Bana in the epic film called, Troy. On the following year, he starred together with his partner Angelina Jolie in the romantic action film entitled, Mr. & Mrs. Smith. In year 2008, Pitt appeared as Chad Feldheimer in the film called, Burn After Reading. On the same year, Pitt starred as Benjamin Button in the fantasy drama film entitled, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which earned him his first Screen Actor Guild Award nomination and a nomination for the Golden Globe and Academy Award. On the following year, he appeared as Lt. Aldo Raine in the film called, Inglourious Basterds. In year 2010, he lent his voice for the role of Metro Man in the animated film of Megamind. In year 2011, Pitt appeared in the films of The tree of Life and Moneyball. In addition, Pitt is set to appear in the upcoming film of World War Z and Cogan’s Trade.

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