Brad Pitt

In order to help alleviate the hardships of Katrina victims, Brad formed the "Make It Right" foundation to reconstruct the homes that were destroyed in 2005. To that end, he has secured the help of Mike Holmes of Holmes on Homes to build houses that can withstand hurricane force winds and flooding.

In July 2008, Brad threatened to take legal action against any news outlet that published photographs of himself, Ange or their children while at their French residence, declaring it an evasion of privacy.

In May 2008, Brad and Angelina Jolie bought a chateau on the French Riviera worth $72 million. The Chateau Miraval contains 3 bedrooms, a forest, lake and a moat. Johnny Depp and Bono are close neighbors.

Brad and Angelina Jolie used their star power to help The Children's Health Fund. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita destroyed the children's homes. Brad and Angelina have made New Orleans their home and have been working to help the area recover.

On June 6th 2007, Brad left his hand and feet prints in cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

During the filming of Se7en Brad broke his arm, which led to the injury being written into the script.

At first, Brad didn't want to appear in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, although it was he who gave the script for the movie to director, Doug Liman.

Brad has a Single Engine Land pilot license.

Brad was listed as a potential nominee for the 2005 Razzie Awards for his performance in Troy, but he did not receive a nomination.

Brad took Greek language lessons in secret to surprise his ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston, who is of Greek ancestry.

Brad has a brother, Doug, and a sister, Julie.

Brad is an ambassador for DATA, an advocacy group that champions debt reduction, fair trade and AIDS relief in Africa.

Brad's favorites cereal: Frosted Flake drink: Mountain Dew candy: Twizzlers food: Pizza author: Cormac McCarthy

His hobbies include interior designing, architecture and nature, collecting functional metal art pieces and furniture.

Brad's favorite TV show is All In The Family. His favorite movies include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Planet of the Apes and Saturday Night Fever.

Angelina & Brad's daughter has a cameo role playing Cate Blanchett's baby in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. When twin sisters hired to take turns playing Cate Blanchett's daughter wouldn't settle down, Brad grabbed Shiloh, who had been in the on-set day care centre, and put her in the costume.

Brad once used to work as a driver for strip group 'Women of the Pole'.

In September 2006, Brad and Ange were forced to hastily set up a charity when questions were asked about where $5.5 million they got for selling photos of Shiloh, despite their promise the cash would go to charity.

Legal matters - Brad sued Playgirl magazine in 1997 to stop the publication of nude photos of him. - A girl went to Brad's Hollywood-area home shortly after midnight Jan. 7, 1999 and crawled in through an open window, dressed herself in his clothes and stayed for 10 hours before the alarm went off. Athena Rolando, 19, was ordered Feb. 10 to not contact the actor and to stay 100 yards away from him for three years. - A paparazzo was arrested in June 2006 for investigation of trespassing while trying to photograph Angelina and Brad's adopted child, Maddox, at a day care centre the child was attending. The photographer was not charged, as prosecutors decided there was a lack of sufficient evidence. - In November 2006 Brad sought trespassing charges against the E! networks, after a producer and cameraman walked onto his property in the Hollywood Hills.

A prostitute, using only the name of Olivia, has released a tell-all book, claiming she was paid $660 to have sex with Brad many years ago.

Brad has appeared on the following lists: Empire magazine 1995 - #23 in '100 Sexiest Stars in Film History' Forbes 2007 - #5 "Top 100 Celebrities" 2006 - #20 "Top 100 Celebrities" Entertainment Tonight 2007 - #5 "Hot List" 2006 - #2 "Hot List" Empire magazine 2000 - "Sexiest Man Alive" 1995 - "Sexiest Man Alive"

Brad has made reservations with Richard Branson to fly into space in 2010.

Brad tore his Achilles tendon during the production of Troy, where he ironically portrays the character of Achilles. The injury caused the production of Ocean's Twelve to be pushed back to April 2004.

Brad auditioned for the role of J.D. in the cult classic 1988 film Heathers. Although he showed promise, casting directors thought he was "too sweet" for the role, and cast Christian Slater instead.

Brad is mentioned by name in the hit Shania Twain song That Don't Impress Me Much.

Brad graduated from Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Mo, where he was a member of the golf, tennis and swim teams. He also belonged to the Key Club, a club which does community service, raises money for charity, etc. Afterwards, Brad studied acting from the late Roy London.

Brad was taught to ride a horse by Albertan John Scott, a rancher/stunt co-ordinator who also taught numerous other Hollywood stars the same skill.

Brad lost the starring role in The Matrix to Keanu Reeves.

Brad declined a role in Apollo 13 in order to star in Se7en.

Brad chipped his tooth filming Fight Club. He didn't have it capped untill after the film finished because it added authenticity.

Brad has co-designed a jewelry line with Damiani. His ex-wife Jennifer Aniston modelled for the ads. The contract was a settlement after he sued Damiani because they sold copies of the couple's wedding ring, designed by Brad and created by Damiani. Brad and Jennifer announced their separation in January of 2005.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie are not the only actresses who fell in love with Brad while filming a movie with him. Jill Schoelen couldn't resist him during the filming of Cutting Cla*s (1989); he met ex-girlfriend Juliette Lewis on the set of Too Young To Die (1990); and Geena Davis, his co-star in Thelma & Louise (1991), also had a brief relationship with him.

Brad quit smoking while filming the blockbuster Troy.

Brad is 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 metres).

Brad Pitt and his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston co-own Plan B Productions.

Brad's Movie Salaries Mr. & Mrs. Smith - $20,000,000 Troy - $17,500,000 Ocean's Eleven - $30,000,000 Spy Game - $17,500,000 The Mexican - $10,000,000 Fight Club - $17,500,000 Meet Joe Black - $17,500,000 Seven Years in Tibet - $10,000,000 The Devil's Own - $10,000,000 Sleepers - $10,000,000 Se7en - $4,000,000 Kalifornia - $500,000 Thelma & Louise - $6,000 Cutting Cl*ss - $12,000.

Brad showed his parents the "Chemical Burn" scene to convince them not to watch Fight Club.

Brad has been banned from entering China because of his role in the controversial movie Seven Years in Tibet.

In December 1996, Brad announced his engagement to Gwyneth Paltrow who he met at the set of Se7en. The pair split in June 1997.

Brad married Jennifer Aniston on July 29, 2000. It was a $20 million ocean-view wedding. Jennifer filed for divorce on March 25, 2005. Their divorce was finalized on October 2, 2005.