American actress Alia Shawkat has disclosed Brad Pitt's candid response after she informed him about speculation they were romantically involved. Speaking to The New Yorker, the 32-year-old Search Party star recounted how the 58-year-old actor reacted to the gossip.
Shawkat explained that Pitt was unaware of the rumours and responded simply: 'I'm sorry. It happens. If you hang out with me, it happens.' The pair became friends in 2019 and were frequently seen together, sparking dating speculation.
The actress also shared that the rumours reached her family, including her grandmother. 'She's been in this country for over thirty years and still barely speaks English. An Iraqi Muslim woman. She's sitting there, watching her Turkish soap opera. And next to her is this old gossip magazine with Brad's face, and my face in a small circle,' Shawkat said, noting the magazine had labelled her 'Brad's New Girl'.
Brad Pitt was previously married to Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005, and to Angelina Jolie from 2014 until their separation. He shares six children with Jolie, three of whom are adopted.
