Brad Pitt reveals his favorite actress, calls her ‘most beautiful woman on screen’ in resurfaced interview
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brad Pitt, known for his own heartthrob status in Hollywood, has revealed that his favorite actress is someone whose beauty goes beyond the superficial.
In an interview with Tiger Beat magazine in 1996, Pitt shared his admiration for Dianne Wiest, a two-time Academy Award-winning actress, calling her "the most beautiful woman on the screen."
Brad Pitt names Dianne Wiest his favorite actress
Pitt, who has starred alongside some of the industry's most iconic figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Angelina Jolie, and Julia Roberts, explained that physical appearance is often overemphasized in Hollywood. “When you see a person, do you just concentrate on their looks? It’s just a first impression," he remarked. "Then there’s someone who doesn’t catch your eye immediately, but you talk to them, and they become the most beautiful thing in the world."
While many may expect Pitt to name a more conventional "s*x symbol," his admiration for Wiest stands out. “I’ll tell you who my favorite actress is: Dianne Wiest,” Pitt said, highlighting that her appeal isn’t rooted in glamour or conventional beauty standards, but in her profound acting talent and the depth she brings to her roles. "Dianne Wiest is, to me, the most beautiful woman on the screen."
Wiest, known for her critically acclaimed performances in films like 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Bullets Over Broadway', has had an illustrious career in both film and theater.
Her work earned her two Academy Awards and a reputation as one of the most respected actresses in the business. More recently, she starred in the 2020 dark comedy 'I Care a Lot' and the Paramount+ series 'The Mayor of Kingstown'.
Dianne Wiest, a Hollywood legacy
Dianne Wiest, now 76, began her career on Broadway before transitioning to film, where she became a frequent collaborator with director Woody Allen. Her powerful performances in 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Bullets Over Broadway' earned her critical acclaim and multiple awards. She also made a mark in 80s cult classics like 'The Lost Boys' and has continued to impress audiences with her versatility.
Wiest’s acting accolades include four Primetime Emmy Awards for her television work, as well as Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards.
Inside Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 8-year divorce battle
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce has been ongoing for over eight years, making headlines as one of the longest and most complex celebrity legal battles in recent history. Although the two have been legally single since 2019.
Pitt and Jolie first met while filming Mr & Mrs Smith' in 2005, and started dating shortly after. They share six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne. Pitt adopted Jolie’s children, Maddox and Zahara, in 2006, and the couple later expanded their family through both adoption and birth.
After a decade together, they tied the knot in August 2014 at their French estate, Chateau Miraval. However, Jolie filed for divorce on September 20, 2016.
Jolie's divorce filing came days after an alleged physical altercation between Pitt and their family during a private plane ride on September 14, 2016. In FBI reports released in 2022, Jolie accused Pitt of physically and verbally abusing her and their children during the flight. She claimed Pitt grabbed, shook, and pushed her, even punching the ceiling of the aircraft in a fit of rage.
Another major element of their legal feud centers around Chateau Miraval, the couple’s $164 million estate and winery in France, where they were married. In October 2021, Jolie sold her stake in the winery to Tenute del Mondo, a division of the Stoli Group, after being granted permission to proceed with the sale despite ongoing divorce proceedings.
Pitt responded by suing Jolie in February 2022, accusing her of violating a prior agreement that required both parties to approve the sale of their shares. He claimed that Jolie’s decision to sell to a "stranger" damaged the reputation of the business and was done with the intent to harm him.
Throughout their lengthy legal battle, both Jolie and Pitt have remained relatively tight-lipped about each other in public. Most recently, in August 2024, while promoting their respective films — Jolie’s 'Maria' and Pitt’s 'Wolfs' — both actors declined to discuss their ongoing divorce in interviews. Jolie, when asked by The Hollywood Reporter about the proceedings, simply responded, “No,” refusing to engage in any conversation on the matter.
Jolie did comment on the changing landscape of Hollywood, remarking, "You could have this messy private process and the work spoke. Now, the audience’s relationship is different. I’m trying to get used to what to share."
