Even the most famous actors can get told to wrap it up, and Brad Pitt found himself in that exact situation recently. The Hollywood star, known for his charisma and charm, was attending a Los Angeles County hearing to advocate for increased funding for the L.A. County Museum of Art. But despite his best intentions, Brad was asked to stop speaking once he went over the allotted time limit. Let me tell you, this moment is as entertaining as it is unexpected.
Why Was Brad There?
Brad Pitt, at 55 years old, showed up to the courthouse not just to make headlines but to genuinely contribute to a cause close to his heart. He was advocating for increased funding to improve the facilities at the L.A. County Museum of Art. The actor, who's no stranger to passionate speeches, delivered his thoughts with gusto. However, his enthusiasm got the better of him when he exceeded the time limit set by the Board of Supervisors Chairman, Janice Hahn.
The Moment Brad Was Cut Off
As Brad was passionately arguing for the museum's funding, Chairman Hahn had to step in and halt his speech. "It gives me great pain to say wrap it up, Mr. Pitt," she said in the now-viral video shared by Today. Imagine being Brad Pitt and having someone tell you to stop mid-sentence. The internet couldn't get enough of this moment, and rightly so. Here's the clip everyone's talking about:
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Brad Pitt was cut off during a Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors hearing that he attended to advocate for more funding and improvements to be made to the Los Angeles County Museum. pic.twitter.com/yGmkof2gec
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) April 11, 2019
Brad's Humorous Response
Even in the face of being cut off, Brad maintained his charm. He quipped, "We actors suffer from verbosity," acknowledging his tendency to talk more than he should. Despite his humorous take, the courtroom erupted in laughter when he accidentally went over the time limit again. It's moments like these that remind us that even celebrities are human too.
Janice Hahn, not missing a beat, responded with, "We only do one take here." Though she might have felt bad about cutting off such a beloved figure, she stood by the rules. In fact, she later tweeted, "Cutting Brad Pitt off when his time expired for public comment was the hardest thing I had to do all day — but rules are rules!"
Other Hollywood Faces Present
Brad wasn't the only Hollywood star making an appearance that day. Diane Keaton, 73, also graced the courthouse but managed to stay within her allotted time. Brad, known for his work in films like Fight Club, has always been vocal about giving back to the community. When he's not busy advocating for causes, he's raising his six kids with ex-wife Angelina Jolie—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.
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It's clear that both Brad and Angelina are raising their kids with care and intention. A source exclusively told Closer Weekly that the couple wants their children to "be able to spend time in different environments and learn how to work as a team. They are very bright kids and definitely have an intellectual future ahead of them."
Now, if only Brad can figure out how to keep his speeches within the time limit, he'll truly have mastered it all!
