Brad Pitt recently shared a rare confession about being a Starstruk, and names may surprise fans. Speaking on New Heights Podcast with Jason and Travis Cels on Wednesday, 2 July, the F1 actor opened about two women who made her early in their careers: Gina Davis and Susan Sarandan.
“When I first met Gina Davis and Susan Sarandan, I was,” Pitt accepted about his Thalema and Lewis co-stars. “Yes. I finished it quickly, however,” he combined with a laugh.
How Thelma and Lewis changed everything for Brad Pitt
The 1991 films Thalama and Lewis marked the breakout role of Brad Pit. He played the role of JD, who is an attractive drifter, who seduces Gena Davis’ Thalama before running away with him and Lewis money. Bhumika launched Pit as a Hollywood star, but was his co-star who left a permanent impression on him.
Brad has always spoken to Gena Davis. In a 2023 interview with W magazine, he praised him for his mercy and support during one of his first major scenes. “Gina (Davis) was very cute and kind and delicate,” she said about filming her love scene. “That love scene, I think, went for two days of shooting. He took care of me.”
What did Gena Davis and Susan Sarandan say about Brad here
It is discovered that praise went in both ways. Susan Sarandan has often praised Brad Pitt’s performance in the iconic film over the years. In a 2021 chat with the additional, Sarandan said that when he first watched the film, she was impressed not only with her good look and a great body, but also with her humor, who originally brought more depth to the character in the script.
He said that he considered it as a real character role and continued to pursue the envelope throughout his career, even if he did not have to do it because of his look.
Gena Davis has also talked about Brad’s early star power. In a 2020 interview with people for the film’s 30th anniversary, Davis said she could tell during her audition that she was very talented. He said that he had done many incredible things over the years and it was not surprising to see him widely respected. He felt that it was great to see him as a standout star of this time.
After 30 years, Thalama and Lewis are still seen as a classic film, often praised for their bold story, which take charge of their lives to two women. Pailed by people in the 2024 panel, Gina Davis noted how the film changed her life.
He said that the film really sent his career in a different direction and, after its release, people often wanted to talk about him, how many times he saw it, with whom he saw it, and how it was impressed. He shared these ideas while speaking with Susan Sarandan and Meera Sorvino.
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