Brad Pitt's mother, Jane Pitt, Dies at 84
Jane Pitt, a retired school counselor, raised Brad and his siblings — Doug and Julie — in Springfield, Missouri, alongside her husband William Pitt, who owned a trucking company. Throughout her life, Jane was known for her warmth and unwavering support for her family.
Brad's niece, Sydney Pitt, shared a touching tribute on Instagram, calling her grandmother 'my sweet Grammy' and remembering her as someone who 'cared deeply for everyone and everything, no questions asked.' She added, 'We were not ready for you to go yet, but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier.'
Sydney reflected on the love Jane had for her 14 grandchildren, saying she never missed a beat when spending time with them. 'There was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it,' she wrote. 'We were truly blessed to have her to love on growing up.'
Despite largely staying out of the spotlight, Jane occasionally joined her son on red carpets, including at the 2012 Oscars and the 2014 premiere of Unbroken, directed by Pitt's then-wife Angelina Jolie.
At a recent screening of his film F1 in June, Brad gave a public shout-out to his mom during an interview with Today anchor Savannah Guthrie. 'Love you, Mom,' he said, sending her a wave and kiss.
In 2009, Brad and his siblings donated $1 million to a Missouri hospital, helping open the Jane Pitt Pediatric Cancer Center. Jane later expressed pride in her children's philanthropy, saying in a 2018 WorldServe International video, 'They see a need and try to step in and fill it… It's an amazing thing.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Express Tribune
an hour ago
- Express Tribune
Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade split after on-off relationship since 2021
Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli have ended their relationship after dating on and off since 2021, PEOPLE has learned. A source confirmed the split between the 28-year-old Euphoria actor and the 25-year-old influencer, though representatives for both have not yet commented. The two were first linked in late 2021 when they were spotted having coffee in Los Angeles, shortly after Elordi's split from model Kaia Gerber. While early reports conflicted over whether they were seriously dating, the couple's relationship timeline included a breakup in August 2022, a reconciliation, and a trip to Italy in June 2023. They were also seen spending time with Giannulli's parents, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, in Idaho in July that year. Their romance appeared to continue into 2024, with sources noting they were still together in January. However, Giannulli has recently shifted her focus to a new chapter abroad. In a recent YouTube vlog, she shared her excitement about moving to Paris, describing it as a potentially 'formative' experience. Elordi, meanwhile, has been busy with acting projects and was recently seen reuniting with his ex Kaia Gerber at Cara Delevingne's birthday party in Los Angeles on August 5.
Express Tribune
11 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas shows after ex-husband's death
Kelly Clarkson is mourning the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who died at the age of 48 following a private three-year battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. Blackstock's death was confirmed on Thursday, August 7, by his family, who shared that he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. The former talent manager, known for representing artists such as Blake Shelton, was married to Clarkson from 2013 until their divorce was finalized in 2022. The couple share two children — daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9. A source told People that Clarkson has been 'devastated' for their children and had remained protective of Blackstock throughout his illness. 'She always wanted her kids to have the best relationship possible with their dad,' the insider said. Clarkson abruptly postponed the remaining August dates of her Las Vegas residency, Studio Sessions, citing the need to be with her children during this time. In an Instagram post, she explained, 'While I normally keep my personal life private, my children's father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them.' Despite their highly publicized and contentious divorce, which involved disputes over custody, finances, and property, sources say Clarkson had been caring for Blackstock in his final months. Blackstock is survived by Clarkson's two children and his two older children from a previous marriage, Savannah and Seth. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Express Tribune
20 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Mariah Carey just discovered Katy Perry's space expedition, and her reaction is hilariously grounded
Mariah Carey recently discovered that fellow pop star Katy Perry had taken a brief trip to space, and her candid reaction is making headlines. During an appearance on BBC Radio's Scott Mills Breakfast Show on August 7, Carey was asked if she'd consider going into space like Perry. Appearing genuinely surprised, Carey responded with, 'Did she go to space?' and followed up with more questions: 'She's like floating? And this is true?' Mariah Carey learning for the first time that Katy Perry went to space on @BBCRadio2. — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 7, 2025 Perry, along with Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, and others, participated in a short Blue Origin space flight on April 14, part of a civilian expedition organized by Jeff Bezos' space company. While in flight, Perry reportedly sang Louis Armstrong's 'What A Wonderful World' and kissed the ground after landing. The trip lasted about 11 minutes and was widely discussed online, with both praise and mockery directed at the group. Despite the widespread media coverage at the time, Carey had no idea the event occurred. Once it was confirmed during the interview, she seemed amused but supportive: 'Wow, alright Katy. I'm not mad at her. That's pretty amazing.' However, when asked if she'd consider space travel herself, the Grammy winner gave a definitive answer: 'I think I've done enough.' Perry later responded to mixed reactions surrounding her spaceflight on Instagram, reassuring fans that she was fine and emphasizing the importance of staying true to herself. Speaking to Elle in April, she shared that going to space had been a personal dream for nearly two decades. While Perry fulfilled a lifelong goal by venturing briefly beyond Earth, Carey made it clear she's content keeping her feet firmly on the ground—albeit still in her own orbit of pop culture influence.
