Brad Pitt’s ‘Diabolical’ Fart Forced His Crew to Flee
Harness this moment—every setback hides a breakthrough, and Brad Pitt’s latest confession proves it. On a July 2 episode of the New Heights podcast, the two-time Oscar winner peeled back Hollywood’s glitz to reveal a “diabolical” misstep that cleared a 60-person film crew out of a tiny café midshoot. Picture this: it’s blazing hot, cameras roll, and Pitt’s character hasn’t eaten for days. When that steaming plate of beans and bacon hit the table, he went all-in, method-acting his way through four takes, “powering down” dish after dish. Just when he thought he’d pulled off the perfect scene, nature struck—and he unleashed a fart so infernal the entire crew evacuated on the spot.
This revelation isn’t just a backstage blooper; it’s a lesson in commitment and pacing. Pitt, now 61, admits that after the “something-something” moment descended on set, he learned to space out his meals and his craft—because even a global superstar can’t rush greatness or good digestion. He jokes that, at first, “I got away with that one,” only to realize it was the opposite: a high-stakes reminder that overdoing it, in life or method acting, has consequences.
But wait—there’s more growth gold. Before that infamous café incident, Pitt scored his first speaking role on a 1987 episode of Another World. His big break felt monumental—until he sent a USA Today clipping to his mom, only to find it smothered in cat turd waiting in a friend’s litter box. Embarrassed? Absolutely. But as Pitt himself notes, those humiliations build resilience, humility, and the drive to keep pushing forward.
Brad’s journey mirrors countless Hollywood legends who started small: Leonardo DiCaprio’s sitcom cameos, Demi Moore’s General Hospital days, Elizabeth Banks as a flirty waitress on All My Children. Each stinky twist or soap-opera gig was a stepping stone on the way to supernova status. The takeaway? Embrace every flop, laugh at your own chaos, then pace yourself for the next big win.
This isn’t just celeb gossip—it’s proof that no matter how “diabolical” the fallout, you can turn setbacks into setup for success. Now, take these insights, power down your own plate of beans and bacon, and sprint toward your next victory. Remember, the biggest stars learn from their stinkiest moments—so keep charging ahead and stay inspired!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, New Heights podcast (Travis Kelce & Jason Kelce), USA Today
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