Brad Pitt Names the Only 2 A-List Women Who Left Him Starstruck

Key Point Summary โ€“ Brad Pitt Starstruck

  • Brad Pitt admits only two stars ever left him starstruck
  • The stars were Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon
  • Pitt starred with them in Thelma & Louise (1991)
  • He says he โ€œgot over it quicklyโ€ while filming
  • Davis and Sarandon praised Pittโ€™s talent and charisma
  • The film marked Pittโ€™s breakout role as J.D.
  • The movie became a feminist classic with lasting impact

Pittโ€™s Confession: He Was Starstruckโ€”Briefly

Even Hollywood royalty gets tongue-tied. Brad Pitt, one of the most recognizable faces in the world, opened up about a time when he found himself truly starstruck. During a candid moment on the New Heights podcast hosted by NFL brothers Jason and Travis Kelce, the 61-year-old Oscar winner revealed that only two women have ever stopped him in his tracks: Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon.

Pitt didnโ€™t hold back. โ€œWhen I first met Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, I was. Yeah,โ€ he confessed. โ€œI got over it quickly, though.โ€

A Breakout Role That Changed Everything

The now-legendary moment took place on the set of Thelma & Louiseโ€”Ridley Scottโ€™s iconic 1991 film that marked Pittโ€™s breakout performance as the sexy drifter J.D. The role shot Pitt into the limelight, forever branding him as Hollywoodโ€™s new heartthrob.

But back then, Pitt was still finding his footing in the industry. Geena Davis, already a respected star, had nothing but praise for her young costar. Recalling their steamy love scene in a 2023 W Magazine interview, she said, โ€œGeena was so sweet and kind and delicate. That love scene, I think, went on for two days of shooting. She took care of me.โ€

Susan Sarandon Sees the Real Pitt

Susan Sarandon, never one to mince words, recalled being surprised by more than Pittโ€™s looks. โ€œWhen I saw the film, the part that really impressed me, in addition to his good looks and great body, was his sense of humor,โ€ she told Extra in 2021. โ€œHe really fleshed that part out in a way that wasnโ€™t necessarily in the script.โ€

For Sarandon, Pittโ€™s success wasnโ€™t just about appearance. โ€œHe took it as a character part and, as we can see from his career, he really continued to push the envelope in ways that he really didnโ€™t have to when you look like that.โ€

Davis Predicted His Stardom

Davis had no doubt back then that Pitt was going to be huge. Speaking to PEOPLE in 2020 for the 30th anniversary of Thelma & Louise, she said, โ€œHe just has โ€˜it.โ€™ I could tell when he was auditioning that he was super talented.โ€

Now that he has a shelf full of awardsโ€”including an Oscarโ€”she believes itโ€™s exactly where he belongs. โ€œHe really is the โ€˜starโ€™ of the moment, which is fabulous,โ€ she added. โ€œAnd it is just great to see.โ€

The Film That Became a Movement

Thelma & Louise isnโ€™t just famous for making Pitt a star. It became a feminist rallying cry, breaking norms and changing how women were portrayed on screen. The filmโ€™s endingโ€”a defiant leap into the Grand Canyonโ€”remains one of the most discussed finales in cinematic history.

โ€œThelma & Louise changed my life,โ€ Davis said during a 2024 panel hosted by PEOPLE alongside Sarandon and Mira Sorvino. โ€œAfter that movie came out, it was completely different in that people wanted to talk to me about itโ€ฆ how it impacted them.โ€

A Different Time, A New Star

Back in 1991, few wouldโ€™ve predicted the shy, shirtless drifter in Thelma & Louise would become one of the most decorated and enduring figures in Hollywood. Pittโ€™s star power exploded overnight. But behind the scenes, it was two powerful women who gave him the platformโ€”and left him genuinely in awe.

And as he confirmed this week, even decades later, their presence still resonates. Being starstruck may be fleeting, but for Pitt, those moments with Davis and Sarandon helped shape the career of a lifetime.

Public Reaction: A Dose of Nostalgia

Fans online were quick to gush over the throwback confession. Social media lit up with praise for Davis and Sarandonโ€”two icons who broke the mold and helped launch a legend.

โ€œGeena and Susan made Brad Pitt Brad Pitt,โ€ one fan posted on X. Another wrote, โ€œWithout Thelma & Louise, we may never have gotten Fight Club Brad.โ€

Many praised Pittโ€™s humility in reflecting on the film. Others called for a rewatch of the classic, which continues to inspire new generations.

Looking Ahead: Pitt Still Has โ€œItโ€

Now in his 60s, Pittโ€™s career remains as vital as ever. Whether producing Oscar contenders or starring in action flicks, he shows no signs of slowing down. But his latest podcast confession proves that even the most iconic stars have their own iconsโ€”and that sometimes, those early moments leave the deepest impact.

From being the awestruck newcomer to the man everyone watches now, Brad Pittโ€™s rise began with two legendsโ€”and a little bit of starstruck magic.

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