Brad Pitt has certainly been called a lot of things in his life — from the “Sexiest Man Alive” to “Best Supporting Actor,” and maybe even “Angelina Jolie’s husband” — but when he goes back home to Springfield, Missouri, there’s a chance that the locals there call him William (and only William). That’s right: Pitt’s actual name is William Bradley Pitt, according to Biography. He was named after his father, William Alvin Pitt. Apparently, Pitt decided to give his name a Hollywood makeover when he first landed in L.A. However, he thought being called “Brad Pitt” was short and sweet and to the point, per Glamour.
And while there certainly are a lot of Hollywood stars out there who have changed their names over the years (like Thomas Cruise Mapother, for example), Pitt’s real first name isn’t the only thing that he left back in the Show-Me state. In fact, he’s got a lot of great memories from the place that helped shape him into who he is today. That, and there was also a special someone who William had to say goodbye to before he became Brad.
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