Bravo for Brad Pitt!

[goclark]

IMO, his interview with Diane Sawyer last night was outstanding.

He truly manipulated the MSM to champion a worthy cause.

Yes, he used his status as a movie star and the new friendship with Angelina to talk about Africa/Aids/poverty and the beauty and intelligence of the African people.
Bravo for Brad!


In my opinion, he was awesome! :loveya:

[Democrat 4 Ever]

1. Sorry, no Pitt fan. He is just doing some redemption PR

While once upon a time I thought he was a cutie with his head screwed on straight I realize he is just like a lot of guys - a cheater. Not all guys but Brad lost his moral high ground to me.

If he wanted dump Jennifer, fine. But there is an honorable way to go about it. and not in tabloids. And, no, I didn't like what Big Dog did but that is another story.

[yvr girl]

4. Who's your source?

The National Enquirer?

Tabloid speculation doesn't make something true.

[blm]

14. That's NOT what happened. Pitt wanted kids and Aniston did NOT.

They were having problems about that for a few years. She chose to commit to her career, which is a fine decision for any person to make, and he didn't want to give up his goal to have a family.

[LynneSin]

16. actually he says that's not true either

Personally, I'm glad to have a talented actor like Brad Pitt on our team. I try not to judge by tabloid fodder

[blm]

21. I think what he said was the right thing for him to say publicly.....

but, we have some friends in common, and he really did want to have kids.

[Carni]

22. Can I touch you?

;)

Sincerely,

The star struck moron (LOL)

[blm]

27. Trust me.....

working on celebrity events is about as glamorous and fun as garbage collecting without any of the credit.

[kansasblue]

2. so down to earth

It was cool how he acknowledged that the attention he gets is ridiculous when there are problems like Africa and AIDS. So is made a deal, use his celebrity to bring the crisis to the American people.

[goclark]

6. It did my heart good to see him

handle himself this way.

Yes, he is probably going with Angelina, so what!

We were not inside the marriage of Brad and precious Jen. For all we know Jen may have "kicked him to the curb" months ago.

If he just wanted publicity, he could have done a lot of other things.

He make a choice to use his celebrity for a cause that is vital to millions of people.

As an African American I was extremely touched that he cared about my people. He did not have to hug children with AIDS but he did and did it will compassion.

[FreedomAngel82]

24. I like that too

Joline is really good about good causes as well. I'm glad he's on board too. If George Bush can't do anything I'm glad people like Pitt can. I remember after the tsunami happened the first two people to make the most contributions were actors (DiCaprio and Bullock). Of course only after then and pressure did Bush make more contributions. :eyes:

[Gman]

3. Oh, you just think he's hot!

don't you?!

[goclark]

19. Here is the link to ONE

and yes, he is HOT and caring and intelligent.

The link to the ONE campaign has a video that has many celebrities speaking about the campaign.

www.sun.com/one

[seabeyond]

5. smiles and tears

twice i was going to post on this last night here on the board, but, decided otherwise. wasnt that an excellent program. gosh to watch him with those children. did the heart proud. that is who we could be

[in_cog_ni_to]

7. And to think Jennifer is a republican.

:puke: I have so much more respect for someone like Brad Pitt who cares about the Africans and AIDS and the world around him than about his Malibu Home and how much more money he can make. Granted, that business and money gave him the fame, but look at how he uses it! Honorably! He's a true humanitarian.

Did he cheat on Jennifer? I've never heard that from her or him, but have seen the cover of the National Enquirer. :shrug:

[Blue Belle]

11. Jennifer Anniston is not a Republican....

I don't know where people get this stuff.

[in_cog_ni_to]

32. I got it on a thread...right here at DU.

;)

:hi:

It's nice to know she's NOT a repuke.

[goclark]

34. At lease we know Jen's a FRIEND to us nt

[SemiCharmedQuark]

12. Sorry, Jennifer is NOT a republican and openly supported Kerry.

In fact, I believe she said "Bush is a f*cking idiot"

[in_cog_ni_to]

33. Good. That's good to know and

the chimp IS a fucking idiot!

[redqueen]

8. Now I wish I'd have watched it.

:(

[seabeyond]

15. you know what, happened to just leave on the channel

i dont watch hardly any tv, and i dont pay attention what is on. i happened to have it there, and too lazy to turn the channel. i am so hapy i sat thru it. was one of those programs that will sit with me thru out my days. it was beautiful, in the sadest, yet loved filled ways, full of hope and possibility

[redqueen]

17. I hope they replay it.

I may have to write and beg. :)

[goclark]

30. I feel the same way, can't stop thinking about it

such emotion, such a gentle way of getting his point across.

[goclark]

35. Just showed the tape to my mom

She loved it and wants to send $16 to the ONE campaign to educate an African child for a year.

[proud patriot]

9. I thought he was genuine

I only hope we can make our name a more positive
one in Africa by following Brad and Bono's lead .

[goclark]

20. I agree

Bono said in a clip last night that he had talked to Jennifer and Brad about Africa a few years ago. This was not a new passion for Brad.

[eissa]

10. I wish I paid more attention

but his face kept distracting me :loveya:

No, it was a great interview. You could tell he was perplexed by the focus on his celebrity rather than the more weighty issues facing our world. I think I might donate to the ONE campaign again!

[Lisa0825]

13. I'm not a big fan of his, so I wasn't going to watch, but

nothing much else was on (I don't have cable). I was actually very impressed with him. He seemed very sincere and moved by the kids. It was a very touching interview. I think he just earned a new fan.

[seabeyond]

18. you know where i came to in charity while watching

i would see these individual orphans. spoke wonderful english, so pretty. much better than mines. i would love to adopt. i would love to skip the whole sending of orginization, and be able to send cash.

[stanwyck]

23. Any celebrity who uses

their access for the power of good is to be commended. Though not idolized.
I happen to think Pitt is a decent actor (I particularly enjoy him when he's in a comic role...like "Snatch")and a guy who earnestly is trying to help people.
Let's also think today of our wonderful ex-president, Jimmy Carter. The man has tirelessly worked to help the impoverished and imprisoned around the world. He and Rosalyn are so much farther along the path than the rest of us mortals.

[goclark]

31. Bravo to The Pres. and Rosalyn too! nt

[edhopper]

25. The first rule of Fight Club

is you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule is YOU DO NOT talk about Fight Club..."
Just love him in that movie, didn't see the interview so I offer this useless post.

[mondo joe]

26. Tom Cruise Should Take a Lesson

And dump his crazy antics in favor of doing some good with his celebrity.

[edhopper]

28. He is

he is doing battle with the psycho-pharmaceutical industry and making the world safe for Scientology.

[NNguyenMD]

36. self-delete

[NNguyenMD]

37. I'm not a fan of the Pharm companies or Scientology for that matter, but

drugs given to patients for psychiatric problems can literally give people back their lives. Whether they're taking anti-epileptics, anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, these are incredibly important agents that allow people who face these challenges to live as manageable a life as possible.

I'd like to hear what Mr. Cruise would do to treat people with post-traumatic stress syndrome, depression, general anxiety disorder, panic attacks, or schizophrenia. You can't just deprive healthcare professionals and patients of these vital drugs needed to combat mental illness.

[cynatnite]

29. Repukes love celebs who

use their fame to further a charity.

They just want them to shut the fuck up when it comes to politics.

[Blue Belle]

38. Hence Bill O'Reilly's tirade on George Clooney for...

every telethon he's helped to organize. I thought it was increadibly funny when George told bill to put his considerable money where his considerable mouth is and invited him to participate in the "Tsunami Relief" telethon.

[goclark]

39. ROTFL I missed that one

I wish more would tell people to stuff it.

We need an Eartha Kitt moment like the incident with LBJ.

I would love to see Brad Pitt or Rosie O'Donnell have a word with Bush on camera.
That would make my week.

[Tsiyu]

40. When he went through that shanty-town

searching out the woman with AIDS he had met before and then found her in her little shack unable to stand and just held her and was so happy to see her, it moved my heart.

He had quite a bit to say about simplifying life, and about how the most common medicines we take for granted are unavailable in Ethiopia (I believe that's where they were.) Children suffer and die for lack of a few $$$ of drugs.

We HAVE to care, even though many turn their heads away from Africa's problems. Kudos to Pitt for caring, and hey? His personal life is just that. Personal.

Thanks for the thread, goclark :hi: