Brad Pitt resumed filming just two weeks after the death of his mother, Jane Pitt, who passed away at the age of 84 on August 5. The 61-year-old actor was seen in Los Angeles on August 19, dressed as Cliff Booth while working on the sequel to Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film.
A source told People that Pitt is
“being his usual professional self despite this personal tragedy.”
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jane Pitt
Raised in Springfield, Missouri, Brad Pitt is the eldest of three children born to Jane and William Pitt, alongside his siblings Doug and Julie. Jane Pitt was remembered in her obituary as a devoted family matriarch who cherished creating special moments with her grandchildren.
It said,
“Known affectionately as Grammy, Jane found immense joy in celebrating each grandchild’s uniqueness through one-on-one traditions lovingly known as ‘Your Special Day.’”
The tribute added,
“These treasured moments remain among the fondest memories for all 14 of her grandchildren.”
Brad Pitt’s Public Expressions of Love for His Mother
Though his parents kept a low profile, Brad Pitt often spoke fondly of his mother. In a June interview on the Today show, Pitt took a moment to acknowledge her during the live broadcast.
He said,
“I gotta say hi to my mom because she watches you every morning,”
followed by,
“To Jane Pitt. Love you, Mom.”
Progress on ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’ Project
Pitt has been filming The Adventures of Cliff Booth in Los Angeles for over a month. The actor was first spotted on set on July 29 wearing the character’s signature blond wig and mustache. By August 19, he appeared with an even longer, shaggier wig than in the original film.
This new movie, directed by David Fincher with a script written by Quentin Tarantino, serves as a spin-off of Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. In the 2019 film, which won Pitt an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, his character was a stuntman to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton. The story reimagined the era with Booth and Dalton preventing the murder of Sharon Tate by members of the Manson family.
What the Future Holds for Brad Pitt’s Latest Role
The continuation of this story highlights Brad Pitt’s dedication to his craft despite personal challenges, marking an important chapter in the legacy of the original film. As filming continues, audiences can anticipate how this character’s journey will expand within the same storied Hollywood backdrop, blending fact and fiction in a way that resonates with fans of the original.
