Brad Pitt suffers a robbery at his home while promoting his new movie

Brad Pitt’s home, located in the trendy neighborhood of Los Feliz in Los Angeles, was robbed on Wednesday night while the acclaimed actor was away. According to the Los Angeles Police, the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. when three suspects entered through a front window, ransacked the property, and took several items. Authorities are conducting an investigation into the robbery.

No car will prevent your house from being robbed

Pitt bought the property, known as the Steel House, for 5.5 million dollars in April 2023. This home features three bedrooms, a pool, a jacuzzi, and a sauna, as well as stunning panoramic views of the city. The fact that such a recognized figure as Pitt is a victim of a robbery highlights both the risks of fame and the concerns about the safety of celebrities in their homes.

In the context of his professional life, Pitt is promoting his new movie F1: The Movie, where he plays Sonny Hayes, a retired Formula 1 driver who returns to train a rookie. The film, which premieres this Friday, also features well-known actors such as Javier Bardem and Kerry Condon. The promotion of the film comes at a time when Pitt is once again in the spotlight, both for his film work and for this unfortunate incident.

On the other hand, it is unknown whether the thieves were aware that Pitt was the owner of the house, similar to the cases of the infamous Bling Ring, which robbed several celebrities when they were not home, possibly guided by paparazzi photos or social media posts. Pitt, known for owning multiple properties, remains a prominent figure in Hollywood, highlighting his career in successful films such as Fight Club and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

The director of F1: The Movie, Joseph Kosinski, praised the driving skills of Pitt and his co-star Damson Idris, who displayed remarkable talent in handling Formula 1 cars in a controlled environment, adding another chapter to the multifaceted life of the star.