Here’s the Lowdown On the Hunkiest Man in Hollywood, Brad Pitt

Presidential Ties

Another fascinating fact about Brad Pitt is that he is related to an American president (but distantly of course). According to a 2008 New England Historic Geological report, Pitt is a (very) distant cousin to Barack Obama through a man named Edwin Hickman.

 

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This connection makes Pitt and Obama ninth cousins. The two met on several occasions, one of which was when Pitt wanted to discuss his concept of green housing and see if it can be federally funded. There were also reports circulating that his ex, Angelina Jolie, was distantly related to Hilary Clinton. What a small world after all.

A TV Star First

Many future movie stars get their start in TV and Brad Pitt is no exception. Before he made a name for himself on the silver screen, Brad Pitt started out in the world of television soaps. Honestly, we see it. There is something about his look that fits perfectly with the quintessential "soapy" look. Could be the hair, could be the eyes, could be the combination.

 

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He got his start, like many celebrities, on daily soap operas. He starred in the NBC show “Another World” and did so well there that he then landed a recurring role (for four episodes) on “Dallas”.