Brad Pitt ditches George Clooney for Tom Cruise leaving his longtime pal ‘super sad’: Source

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brad Pitt is forming new Hollywood alliances while longtime friend George Clooney is reportedly feeling sidelined.
The 'Fight Club' actor has been spotted spending more time with Tom Cruise and Channing Tatum, sparking rumors of a changing inner circle.
Brad Pitt reconnects with Tom Cruise at 'F1' premiere
Insiders claim Brad Pitt’s growing bond with these stars coincides with major moments in his career, leaving George Clooney hurt after a missed milestone.
The actor has been making waves while promoting his racing flick 'F1', where Cruise made an appearance at the premiere in London's Leicester Square in June.
Cruise and Pitt were thrilled to reunite, as seen in viral videos online. They shared a warm hug when Pitt welcomed Cruise, and the two even posed for pictures together.
The moment Tom Cruise surprised us on the #F1TheMovie red carpet! ❤️#F1 pic.twitter.com/1Ika62mWmC
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 23, 2025
The duo also made headlines after Pitt at the film's Mexico premiere said that he would be interested in acting opposite Cruise again, but with a condition.
“Well, I’m not gonna hang my a*s off airplanes and s**t like that,” Pitt quipped about reuniting with Cruise on the big screen. “So when he does something again that’s on the ground, [then yes].”
Brad Pitt would do a movie with Tom Cruise but only on one condition:
— Emir Han (@RealEmirHan) June 11, 2025
“Well, I’m not going to hang my a** off airplanes and sh*t like that. Only when he does something that’s on the ground.” 😂
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Cruise also reportedly shares a close relationship with 'F1' director Joseph Kosinski, who also helmed 'Top Gun: Maverick'.
George Clooney 'hurt' after Brad Pitt misses Broadway event
George Clooney was said to be upset when Brad Pitt skipped the debut of his Broadway play 'Good Night, and Good Luck'.
“Super sad. He was the former go-to person for Brad, but he seems shut up to standing quietly beside the red carpet,” a source told RadarOnline.
The insider added, “Brad didn’t show up for George on Broadway. That’s what everyone cared about, but it’s no secret his feelings were hurt.”
The source continued, “Here’s the guy he supported through thick and thin, and he can’t make the time to show up — it’s very indicative of where Brad’s loyalty lies.”
Brad Pitt’s rep denies rift as Channing Tatum joins his inner circle
Brad Pitt’s representative denied rumors of a feud, saying the actor was working in New Zealand during the premiere of George Clooney’s play.

“But he should have tried. He’s always promoting himself nowadays, and he ducks, that’s for something George would have come out for,” the insider said.
"He’s never once let Brad miss a party or sneak-listed Tom over too many times. On his downtime, he’s talking with Bradley Cooper and Tom – and he assists with it," they added.
The source also noted Tatum’s growing presence in Pitt’s social circle.

“A lot of people are watching how Pitt interacts and what seems like an aged-out manner and stress that ditched him, which has got to sting,” they explained.