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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Apple races to box office glory with Brad Pitt's F1 blockbuster
More than three years since Apple's film CODA won the best picture Oscar, the tech company has hit another Hollywood milestone: its first summer blockbuster. F1, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, has taken in more than $200mn at the global box office since it opened on June 27 and is expected to pass $300mn this weekend. 'This is a movie that will run and run and run,' said Jeff Goldstein, distribution chief at Warner Bros, Apple's partner on the film. 'There's a lot of gas left in the tank.' It gave Pitt the best opening weekend in his 37-year acting career and is by far Apple's best box office showing. By pairing Jerry Bruckheimer — the producer behind hits Top Gun and Beverly Hills Cop — and Joseph Kosinski, the director of Top Gun: Maverick, Apple showed it was serious about filling cinema seats this summer. Apple is also nearing another potential milestone: making money from a big-budget movie. F1, co-produced by Pitt's Plan B Entertainment (now controlled by French media group Mediawan) and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, had a production budget of more than $200mn, and distribution costs are estimated at more than $50mn. The company's decision to release the film as a premium on-demand video before it moves to the Apple TV+ streaming service should bring in additional revenue. 'With F1, they were looking for something very commercial,' said a person close to the studio. 'This has proved that they can do theatrical [releases].' Apple had a lot to prove on that point. In 2023, chief executive Tim Cook travelled to Cannes for the premiere of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon before it was rolled out to more than 3,600 cinemas in the US and thousands more worldwide. With a budget of more than $200mn, Killers seemed to be a statement of Apple's intent in the movie business — but it generated only about $160mn in gross box office receipts worldwide. It was followed by two other big-budget releases, Argylle and Ridley Scott's Napoleon. Both were considered commercial disappointments. The performance of those films compounded questions in Hollywood about whether Apple could become a major producer of blockbuster films and streaming shows. Some wondered why it had not bought a Hollywood studio to build up the scale of Apple TV+. As with Amazon, it is viewed by Hollywood studios as something of an outsider, thanks to a corporate culture that remains firmly rooted in tech. But with the release of F1, it has followed more Hollywood conventions than in the past. It made Cook and other executives available for a small number of pre-release interviews — the kind of publicity push that is typical for traditional studios but has not previously been employed by Apple. 'I think this is a step forward for them in terms of how they want to live in this world,' said an executive at a traditional studio. Apple also leaned heavily on its technology and platforms with F1, using iPhone camera tech in real race cars to film high-resolution footage. To encourage people to come and see the film, it offered ticket discounts through Apple Pay and there were special appearances by Cook and Pitt at its flagship retail store in New York. Movie producers describe Apple as aiming for the 'elevated mainstream' but dismiss the idea that it only has art house aspirations. The company also appears to be picking up the pace of releases. Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest — a collaboration with indie film studio A24 — will be in cinemas from August 15 and on Apple TV+ from September 5. Apple is also working on Matchbox, a live-action feature based on Mattel's toy car brand and starring John Cena. Matchbox is the first of what is expected to be a number of films based on Mattel products following the massive success of Barbie for Warner Bros. Kosinski and Bruckheimer are working together on another as-yet untitled project for Apple. And it is developing Mayday, an adventure film starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. F1 was clearly a step up in its ambitions to create a box office winner, but the movie did not have the easiest of starts: production ground to a halt after a few weeks because of Hollywood strikes in 2023. Restarting the film added extra costs: it was shot on location at racetracks in the UK, US and Abu Dhabi during F1 practice races. Now, with the success of the film, Apple may have the potential for sequels and its first franchise, said a person close to the studio. Just as importantly, it is expected to increase subscriber numbers on the Apple streaming platform. '[F1] really validates what Apple's doing,' said Kevin Walsh, whose production company has made several films with Apple, including Napoleon and Echo Valley. 'They're in the business to stay and are ready to expand.' 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Mint
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
F1 Box Office Collection Day 5: Brad Pitt's racing drama accelerates past ₹28 crore in India
Brad Pitt's adrenaline-fueled racing film F1 is back on track after a brief slowdown, gaining momentum at the Indian box office. According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, the movie earned ₹ 4.18 crore on Tuesday, bringing its five-day total to approximately ₹ 28.93 crore. Released on June 27, the film opened to a roaring start with a ₹ 21.4 crore weekend collection despite facing competition from domestic titles like Maa and Kannappa. While Monday saw a dip to ₹ 3.35 crore, Tuesday's improved performance signals strong weekday retention, likely driven by word-of-mouth and motorsport fans returning for repeat viewings. The movie recorded a solid 28.25% English occupancy across India on Tuesday, July 1, with footfalls peaking during the night shows. Morning Shows: 11.32% Afternoon Shows: 26.10% Evening Shows: 32.88% Night Shows: 42.68% Major metros such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad continue to register the highest turnout. On the global front, F1: The Movie raced ahead with an impressive $140 million worldwide in its opening weekend, including $55.6 million from the United States — $25 million of which came on Day 1 alone, according to data from The Numbers. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, F1 stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who also co-produces, makes a special cameo appearance. The film was made on a budget of $250 million and had its world premiere at New York's Radio City Music Hall on June 16. Produced by Plan B Entertainment, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Apple Studios, and Dawn Apollo Films, F1 is being praised for its intense racing sequences and authentic depiction of the sport. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently revealed that Pitt and Idris underwent extensive training over four months to learn race car driving for the film.
Mint
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
F1 Box Office Collection Day 5: Brad Pitt's racing drama accelerates past ₹28 crore in India
Brad Pitt's adrenaline-fueled racing film F1 is back on track after a brief slowdown, gaining momentum at the Indian box office. According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, the movie earned ₹ 4.18 crore on Tuesday, bringing its five-day total to approximately ₹ 28.93 crore. Released on June 27, the film opened to a roaring start with a ₹ 21.4 crore weekend collection despite facing competition from domestic titles like Maa and Kannappa. While Monday saw a dip to ₹ 3.35 crore, Tuesday's improved performance signals strong weekday retention, likely driven by word-of-mouth and motorsport fans returning for repeat viewings. The movie recorded a solid 28.25% English occupancy across India on Tuesday, July 1, with footfalls peaking during the night shows. Morning Shows: 11.32% Afternoon Shows: 26.10% Evening Shows: 32.88% Night Shows: 42.68% Major metros such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad continue to register the highest turnout. On the global front, F1: The Movie raced ahead with an impressive $140 million worldwide in its opening weekend, including $55.6 million from the United States — $25 million of which came on Day 1 alone, according to data from The Numbers. Directed by Top Gun: Maverick filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, F1 stars Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, and Tobias Menzies. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who also co-produces, makes a special cameo appearance. The film was made on a budget of $250 million and had its world premiere at New York's Radio City Music Hall on June 16. Produced by Plan B Entertainment, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Apple Studios, and Dawn Apollo Films, F1 is being praised for its intense racing sequences and authentic depiction of the sport. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently revealed that Pitt and Idris underwent extensive training over four months to learn race car driving for the film. With two days left in its first week, F1 is expected to cross the ₹ 30 crore mark in India, and if current trends hold, it may target the ₹ 50 crore milestone in the coming weeks.
Mint
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Brad Pitt's ‘F1' makes $140 million globally; here are the actor's top 5 highest-grossing movies
Hollywood icon Brad Pitt has made a roaring comeback with his latest film F1. The sports drama has $140 million globally, including $55.6 million from North America alone, as per a report by Business Standard. However, this is just the latest in a long list of box office victories for the actor, who has headlined some of the most successful films over the past three decades. In addition to his impressive box office success, Pitt's net worth is estimated to be around $400 million as of 2025. This wealth has been primarily accumulated through his extensive acting career, as well as through his production company, Plan B Entertainment, which has backed several critically acclaimed films. His financial success has also been bolstered by strategic investments in real estate and other business ventures. Here's a look at Brad Pitt's five highest-grossing films, based on worldwide box office revenue: Directed by Marc Forster, the film stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Daniella Kertesz. The story follows UN investigator Gerry Lane (Pitt), who races against time to find a solution as a deadly zombie virus spreads across the Globe. The apocalyptic spectacle, gripping pace and Pitt's solid performance contributed to the film's success. A sequel was planned but never materialised. This epic starred Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Diane Kruger and Sean Bean. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the film is a sweeping retelling of Homer's Iliad, focusing on Achilles (Pitt), the legendary Greek warrior. The epic scale, stunning visuals and Pitt's transformation into a mythological hero made the film a box office hit. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) — $487 million Directed by Doug Liman, the film stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as a suburban couple who discover they are both secret assassins hired to kill each other. One of the key reasons for the film's success was the on-screen chemistry between Pitt and Jolie, who later became a real-life couple. This heist film features an ensemble cast including George Clooney, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Pitt. The story follows Danny Ocean (Clooney), who leads a team of conmen, including Pitt's Rusty Ryan, to pull off a massive Vegas casino heist. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the film impressed audiences with its slick direction, stylish cast and great camaraderie. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, the film stars Pitt alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie in a nostalgic dive into 1969 Hollywood. The story follows ageing actor Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) and his loyal stunt double Cliff Booth (Pitt). With a star-studded cast, strong direction and a perfect blend of real and fictional narratives, the film was destined for success. World War Z (2013) leads the chart with $540 million in worldwide earnings. Yes, F1 is Apple Studios' biggest debut and one of Pitt's strongest openings globally, earning $140 million in its first weekend. Pitt has thrived across genres: from thrillers and war films to dramas and historical epics. Brad Pitt has won an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award for Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. Yes, he has produced critically acclaimed films like 12 Years a Slave, Minari and Okja.
Miami Herald
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Brad Pitt's net worth: How the 'F1' star grew his fortune
Actor, producer, and longstanding Hollywood golden boy Brad Pitt has been enchanting audiences ever since his breakthrough performance in 1991's Thelma & Louise, portraying J.D., a hairdryer-wielding hitchhiker who sweeps Geena Davis off her feet-while also stealing all her cash. Part leading man, part rebel, and a perennial favorite with fans and critics alike, Pitt starred in some of the biggest films of the past few decades, which helped him amass some serious wealth. Along the way, he took home two Academy Awards, winning the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2020 and for producing 12 Years a Slave in 2014, which won Best Picture. But the A-list celebrity's biggest headlines often happen offscreen, owing to the public's endless fascination with his personal life, including his relationships with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston, his high-profile marriage and ultimately contentious divorce from Angelina Jolie, with whom he shares six children, and his struggles with sobriety. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Pitt's fortune has expanded in recent years due to a few choice film roles and multi-million-dollar real estate deals, and by offloading a majority stake in his production company, Plan B Entertainment. He also remains mired in a legal battle over Château Miraval, the French vineyard he owned with ex Jolie that's valued at upwards of half a billion dollars. So, how much is Brad Pitt worth now, as F1, his latest summer blockbuster, debuts in theaters?Brad Pitt has a net worth of around $400 million, according to most sources, including Celebrity Net Worth, Yahoo, and Men's Journal. Pitt typically earns $20 million per film but often makes more than that due to serving as a producer or receiving a share of his films' profits. For instance, with Ocean's Eleven, he is estimated to have added an additional $30 million to his take-home pay. In 2016, Forbes reported the celebrity's yearly earnings at $31.5 million. In 2022, the venerable publication placed Pitt among the World's 10 Highest-Paid Entertainers, estimating that he pocketed a total of $100 million that year, broken down into a combined $30 million from just three films: Babylon, Bullet Train, and The Lost City, with the rest stemming from selling a majority stake in Plan B, the production company he co-founded with Aniston. Their company produced critically acclaimed hits like Moonlight, 12 Years a Slave, and The Departed, but while Pitt cashed in his share to the French media conglomerate, Mediawan, Variety reports that he still owns a minority stake. At the time, Plan B's valuation was in the "low hundreds of millions of dollars." Here's a look at his ever-expanding paychecks: Brad Pitt's film salaries After more than three decades since their last appearance together in the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire, Pitt and Cruise reunited at the London premiere of F1 on June 23, 2025. Fiercely competitive in their younger days, Pitt and Cruise had nothing but love for each other as they embraced on the red carpet and posed for photos-although when it comes to wealth, Cruise eclipses Pitt by nearly 50%. Related: Tom Cruise's net worth: The 'Mission: Impossible' star's wealth in 2025 With seven installments of the hugely popular Mission: Impossible film franchise under his belt, (for which he's taken home as much as 10–20% of gross box office earnings), Cruise's net worth in 2025 stands at an impressive $600 million. But that doesn't seem to faze Pitt. When asked if the two stars would ever team up again, Pitt told reporters he would be interested-so long as he doesn't have to do Cruise's death-defying stunts, jokingly telling E! News that he'll star with Cruise "when he does something again that's on the ground." William Bradley Pitt was born on December 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. His father, William Alvin, owned a trucking company while his mother, Jane Etta, was a school counselor. Pitt was raised as a Southern Baptist and has two younger siblings: a brother, Doug, and a sister, Julie. The family relocated to Springfield, Missouri, where Pitt graduated from Kickapoo High School. His love of acting began with his involvement in drama classes and by performing in the high school's musicals. Pitt enrolled at the University of Missouri and majored in journalism with a minor in advertising. However, two weeks before he was expected to graduate, he left campus and moved to Hollywood. P itt supported himself by taking on odd jobs, including a stint as a limo driver and time spent donning a chicken costume at a fast-food chain, all while taking acting lessons from renowned acting coach Roy London. Related: Beyoncé's net worth: How the 'Cowboy Carter' star amassed her fortune Casting directors were quick to notice the blond actor with all-American good looks, and he received small parts on TV shows like "Another World," "Dallas," "21 Jump Street," and "Growing Pains." He also had uncredited roles in several feature films and even appeared in a commercial for Levi's jeans. Pitt's small supporting role in Thelma & Louise established him as a sex symbol, but the 5'11" actor actually wasn't the first choice for the part. William Baldwin, George Clooney, and Robert Downey Jr. had each auditioned, but leading actress Geena Davis was so captivated by Pitt that she personally petitioned for him to get the role, revealing to The Tribune that his screen test had caused the flustered actress to mess up her lines. Other notable Brad Pitt films include: A River Runs Through It (1992) The first time the then-30-year-old was cast in a leading role was in Robert Redford's drama about two boys growing up in rural Montana. Pitt's portrayal of charismatic but rebellious younger brother Paul Maclean showcased his ability to portray complex characters and established his stardom. Legends of the Fall (1995) Critics lampooned the melodramatic saga of Colonel William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) and his three sons, Tristan (Pitt), Alfred (Aidan Quinn), and Samuel (Henry Thomas), who come of age on a remote ranch in Montana at the outbreak of World War I. But fans went crazy for Pitt's portrayal of the spirited and passionate middle brother who falls in love with his brother's fiancée after he is killed in battle, as Pitt skillfully blended his character's ruggedness with emotional depth and vulnerability. Fight Club (1999) David Fincher's cult classic centered around an unhappy office worker (played by Edward Norton) who meets Tyler Durden (Pitt) on a flight and starts an underground fight club where men release their frustrations through combat. The nihilistic Durden becomes the catalyst for the film's main conflict, earning the then-35-year-old actor praise for his acting range and "shredded" physique. In fact, Pitt's very low body fat percentage (around 5%) for the film has become the "gold standard" for lean muscle building. Inglourious Basterds (2009) One of several of Pitt's forays into wartime drama, Quentin Tarantino's film was set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II and provided an alternate take on history, including a plot to assassinate Hitler at a cinema in Paris. As the squad's leader, Southern Lieutenant Aldo Raine, Pitt dyed his hair black, perhaps as an expression of his character's desire for retribution at any cost-including scalping his enemies. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) Pitt teamed up again with Tarantino (and reportedly accepted a $10 million pay cut) to portray Cliff Booth, stuntman to the once-popular TV star, Rick Dalton. Set in Los Angeles during the late 1960s, the film offered a nostalgic look at Hollywood's bygone era while focusing on its dark realities, and Pitt's masterful performance as Dalton's complex and loyal friend earned him an Oscar. Having twice received the honor of being People's "Sexiest Man Alive," it's no wonder Pitt is just as famous for his relationships as he is for his movies. Brad Pitt's girlfriends Pitt has been romantically linked to a number of Hollywood stars, including Juliette Lewis, Robin Givens, Christina Applegate, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Pitt's most recent relationship is with jewelry executive Ines de Ramon, who was formerly married to The Vampire Diaries' actor Paul Wesley. Pitt and de Ramon started dating in 2022; she reportedly moved in with the actor in February 2024. Brad Pitt's wives After dating for two years, and appearing on the hit sitcom Friends, Pitt proposed to Jennifer Aniston with a custom, circular diamond ring rumored to have cost $500,000 in 1999. On July 29, 2000, the couple wed in a lavish, million-dollar ceremony on a Malibu bluff that included a performance by Melissa Etheridge and ended with an evening fireworks show over the Pacific Ocean. Pitt and Aniston renovated several Los Angeles mansions together and founded their production company, Plan B Entertainment, in 2001. When rumors surfaced of Pitt's affair with Angelina Jolie, Aniston filed for divorce in March 2005, and Pitt became the sole owner of their company. Although the exes initially had a strained relationship, they were able to maintain their friendship through the years-to the delight of paparazzi. More on celebrity wealth: Jackie Chan's net worth: The 'Karate Kid: Legends' star's wealth & incomeMiley Cyrus' net worth: A look at her wealth as 'Something Beautiful' dropsMeghan Markle's net worth: All about the Duchess of Sussex's wealth Following Pitt's split from Aniston, he and Jolie went public with their relationship in July 2005 after tabloid photos surfaced of them vacationing in Kenya. The single mother, who had recently filed for divorce from director Billy Bob Thornton, had admitted that she "certainly wasn't" looking for a relationship when she met Pitt on the set of their film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. But the film created a camaraderie that quickly escalated into romance, with Jolie admitting to People, "a few months in I realized, 'God, I can't wait to get to work.' ... Anything we had to do with each other, we just found a lot of joy in it together and a lot of real teamwork. We just became kind of a pair." The couple embarked on a tumultuous, 12-year relationship, originally declaring they wouldn't marry until "everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able." In April 2012, Jolie was seen sporting a $1 million engagement ring designed by Pitt himself over the course of a year. The oblong-shaped central diamond weighed 10 carats and was set on a gold band surrounded by ribbed diamonds, all chosen to fit Jolie's hand. The couple married at their French château, Miraval, on August 14, 2014, but just two years later, in August 2016, Jolie filed for divorce after an incident of alleged domestic violence on their private plane. The FBI and Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services both investigated the case but ultimately did not bring charges. In April 2019, a judge declared the couple "legally single" although their divorce proceedings would take another five years to complete, due to their legal battle over the Château Miraval winery. Their divorce was finalized in December 2024. Brad Pitt's children Pitt and Jolie shared six children together: adopted sons Maddox (b. 2001) and Pax (b. 2003), an adopted daughter Zahara (b. 2005), and three biological children, daughter Shiloh (b. 2006) and fraternal twins Knox and Vivienne (b. 2008). All six of their children were involved in the couple's 2014 wedding ceremony, with Maddox and Pax walking Jolie down the aisle, Zahara and Vivienne as flower girls, and Shiloh and Knox the ring bearers. Pitt successfully petitioned to legally adopt Maddox, Pax, and Zahara, and all of his children took on Pitt's last name; however, since the couple separated, Pitt's children have been estranged from the actor, despite "several efforts to reconnect." Pax has been critical of their father on social media, while Shiloh, Zahara, and Vivienne have stopped using his last name. In addition to his production company, Plan B Entertainment, Pitt's business empire includes multiple liquor companies. Pitt and Jolie bought Château Miraval, a 1,200-acre estate and vineyard in Provence, France, in 2011. They invested significantly in the former 13th-century monastery, which boasted a recording studio where Pink Floyd recorded "The Wall" in 1979. They launched Miraval Wines in 2013, and People reported that the initial 6,000 bottles of wine sold out in mere hours. The vineyard's wines achieved critical success, and its rosé was even designated one of Wine Spectator's list of Top 100 wines. Miraval's wines have also been a hit with consumers ever since the brand launched more affordable lines such as "Studio by Miraval" and "Fleur de Miraval." Château Miraval itself has become something of a tourist destination, even though it's not open to the public. The winery became part of Pitt and Jolie's legal dispute when it was revealed that Jolie had sold her share to a third party, Tenute del Mondo, without Pitt's consent in 2021. The legal battle is ongoing in 2025. In 2023, Pitt teamed up with Tanqueray's master distiller, Tom Nichol, and the Perrin family, which owns the Château de Beaucastel winery, to launch his first gin brand, The Gardener. The refreshing sip is evocative of the sunny Mediterranean, with fresh notes of orange, and it won the bronze medal at that year's World Gin Awards. In addition to his business deals, Pitts's famous face has also endorsed brands like Chanel, Brioni, Honda, Cadillac, and Heineken. He launched his own line of skincare products, Le Domaine, in 2022. After separating from Jolie, Pitt was candid about his struggles with alcohol, detailing how attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings contributed to his recovery. He has credited actors Bradley Cooper and Dax Shepard for helping him with his sobriety. Speaking on Shephard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, Pitt admitted, "I was pretty much on my knees, and I was really open ... It was a difficult time. I needed rebooting …And it just meant a lot to me." Pitt also said that he suffers from prosopagnosia, or face blindness. By 2013, he revealed that it had become so severe that he often wished he could avoid the limelight and stay at home. While the actor has not admitted to having plastic surgery to retain his youthful looks, many speculate that he has received a facelift, nose job, and eyelid surgery, along with Botox and fillers. According to Architectural Digest, Pitt's expansive real estate portfolio once included properties in France, Mallorca, Los Angeles, Missouri, New York City, and New Orleans. After achieving stardom with Thelma & Louise, Pitt purchased a $1.7 million mansion in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood that had previously been owned by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (Cassandra Peterson). In subsequent years, he snapped up adjoining parcels to create a 2.0-acre mecca for his and Jolie's children that included a 6,692-square-foot Craftsman-style home, outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, and a skate park. In 2023, he sold the property to oil heiress Aileen Getty for quite a profit: $33 million. In a curious twist of fate, Pitt purchased Getty's abode, called Steel House, later that year for $5.5 million. The cantilevered mansion was designed by Neil M. Johnson and featured 2,000 square feet of mid-century modern living space, including a redwood hot tub and sauna, terrazzo floors, and beamed ceilings. It was previously owned by Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine. Expanding his Pacific-view portfolio, Pitt bought a historic bungalow in Carmel, California in 2022 for $40 million, making it the most expensive real estate deal in the area at the time, according to The Wall Street Journal. Named the D.L. James House, after the writer who lived there during World War I, the unique property was built directly into local granite, connecting it to its natural surrounds. But Pitt's most impressive property remains Miraval, which Pitt and Jolie purchased in 2011 for $60 million. It includes a 35-room manor home and extensive vineyards in one of the most prized regions of France. Pitt originally owned 60% while Jolie owned 40%; as a wedding present to Jolie, Pitt gifted her an additional 10% stake, so that they'd be 50/50 partners. In 2021, Pitt began efforts to restore the property's historic recording studio. The estate and noteworthy winery have appreciated significantly in value in recent years, with some estimating it is now worth as much as $500 million. Related: The 10 best compact crossover SUVs according to Consumer Reports The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
