Biography
Jane Etta Pitt: Know Everything About Brad Pitt’s Mother
Jane Etta Pitt is the mother of renowned actor Brad Pitt, a Hollywood icon. His career began in 1987 with uncredited parts in No Way Out (1987), No Man’s Land (1987) and Less than Zero (1987).
Additionally, he played Rusty Ryan in Ocean’s Eleven trilogy films and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2016).
Pitt was cast as Billy Canton, a drug addict who takes advantage of young runaways. Additionally, he portrayed Louis de Pointe du Lac the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac in 1994’s horror film Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles. Throughout Pitt’s career, his mother Jane Etta provided him with tremendous support and assistance.
Who Is Jane Etta, Brad Pitt’s Mother?
Jane Etta Pitt is the mother of American actor and producer Brad Pitt. Born in Oklahoma City, Missouri, Jane is of English heritage.
Jane has been an active volunteer and supporter of various causes throughout her life. She currently sits on the board of directors for Children’s Action Network and previously served on its advisory council. Additionally, Jane holds a degree from Stanford University and has extensive experience working with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Jane Etta Husband
Jane Etta is married to William Alvin Pitt, owner of a trucking company. Together they have three children named Brad Pitt, Douglas Mitchell (born 1966) and Julie Neal (1969).
Etta’s Son, Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt began his college journey at the University of Missouri in 1982, majoring in journalism with an emphasis on advertising. However, as graduation neared, Pitt felt unsure about settling down.
Pitt was drawn to films, seeing them as “a gateway into different worlds” for him. But since they weren’t made in Missouri, he decided to travel where they were made – two weeks short of graduating with his degree at Columbia University when Pitt left to take acting lessons and work odd jobs in Los Angeles.
Brad Pitt’s debut movie was “Thelma & Louise,” released in 1991. In it he played J.D., a criminal who befriends Thelma (Geena Davis) after robbing her at a roadside diner. The film proved both critical and commercially successful, earning Pitt his first Golden Globe nomination for his performance.
Brad Pitt’s most acclaimed movies include “Fight Club” (1999), “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001), “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) and “Moneyball” (2011). Additionally, his performances in films like “12 Monkeys” (1995), “Snatch” (2000) and “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007) have earned him critical acclaim.
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