Woman tricked into sending £700,000 to fake Brad Pitt for cancer treatment The 53-year-old woman thought she was helping pay towards the star’s ‘cancer treatment’

Woman tricked into sending £700,000 to fake Brad Pitt for cancer treatment

A woman from France claims she was scammed into sending a man she thought was Brad Pitt €830,000 (£697,000) to help with his ‘cancer treatment’.

 

The 53-year-old victim named Anne said she was fooled by the scammer after she received a message on social media from someone claiming to be the actor’s mother.

Just a day later, the interior designer was sent another DM from an account posing as the Fight Club star in February 2023, which reportedly said (via Metro): “Hello Anne, my mother told me a lot about you. I would like to know more.”

The person sent Anne AI-generated pictures of Brad Pitt (X)

The person sent Anne AI-generated pictures of Brad Pitt (X)

Anne reportedly told French channel TF1 (via BFM TV) that she was going through a difficult moment with her husband at the time and felt she could confide in the person.

“In fact, we’re talking about Brad Pitt, I’m falling from the clouds. At first, I tell myself it’s fake, but I don’t really understand what’s happening to me. After that, we will contact each other every day and we become friends,” she said via translated text.

“There are so few men who write you this kind of thing. I liked the man I was talking to. He knew how to talk to women, it was always very well done.”

The fake celebrity account said they couldn’t afford the funds for ‘cancer treatment’ because of their ongoing divorce from Angelina Jolie, which reached a settlement in December 2024.

Anne transferred the account £697,000 to 'Brad Pitt' (TF1)

Anne transferred the account £697,000 to ‘Brad Pitt’ (TF1)

They would send AI-generated pictures of the actor in hospital holding up cards with personalised messages written on them and would also never talk over the phone because they were always too ‘busy’.

After chatting for months, Anne agreed to marry the person behind the account after she gets €775,000 (£652,310) from divorcing her husband.

All that money was sent to the fake account as they promised to send her luxury gifts in return, such as bags from Chanel and Hermès, however, the person said she would need to pay a €9,000 (£7,575) customs fee, which she never got back, BFM TV reports.

She reportedly became suspicious when Pitt was seen in public with his new girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, so she opted to get investigators on the case and everything soon unravelled.

The pair would reportedly talk over DM but would never speak over the phone (X)

The pair would reportedly talk over DM but would never speak over the phone (X)

Anne is reportedly now in a hospital clinic with severe depression, BFM TV says, and it remains unclear if she ever got any of her money back, however, an investigation is reportedly underway.

This comes after a representative of the actor had previously called out incidents involving people who are under investigation for allegedly defrauding two women out of $350,000 (£290,000) online.

“It’s awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities, and this is an important reminder to not respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially from actors who have no social media presence,” they said via PEOPLE last year.

LADbible Group has contacted Brad Pitt’s representatives for comment.

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Brad Pitt made a confession to Jennifer Aniston about Angelina Jolie before their divorce

Brad Pitt made a confession to Jennifer Aniston about Angelina Jolie before their divorce

The actor spoke to his wife at the time about Jolie, shortly before they cut ties

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

Brad Pitt made a confession to ex-wife Jennifer Aniston before their divorce, and it was all to do with Angelina Jolie.

Pitt and Aniston were Hollywood’s ‘It’ couple – two successful, well-liked, good looking actors finding each other in an often hectic film and tv industry, what’s not to like?

They tied the knot in July 2000, with Pitt even making appearance on hit NBC sitcom Friends as an old high school peer that hated Rachel Greene, Aniston’s beloved character.

You may remember his cameo and the character’s obsession with yams.

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But in January 2005, the pair announced that they were separating after four and a half years of marriage, ending one of Hollywood’s rare fairytales.

The pair announced that they were divorcing in a joint public statement, appearing amicable at first, with little to no drama.

It read: “We would like to announce that after seven years together we have decided to formally separate,

“For those who follow these sorts of things, we would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloid media,

“This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration. We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another,” it concluded.

Not long after this though, stories emerged that Pitt had left the Marley & Me star for Lara Croft herself – Angelina Jolie.

Pitt and Jolie starred opposite each other in action-comedy Mr & Mrs Smith, which came out the summer after their divorce.

Pitt was with Aniston for seven years prior to their separation. (Toni Anne Barson Archive/WireImage)

Pitt was with Aniston for seven years prior to their separation. (Toni Anne Barson Archive/WireImage)

They later publicly confirmed their relationship, having six kids together before eventually getting married in 2014, and divorcing just two years later.

A lot of people painted Aniston out to be the victim of the whole situation, pitting her against Jolie and constantly comparing the two.

When these stories came up, the former avoided speaking about it at all, but it was later revealed by her close friend and Friends co-star, Courteney Cox, that Aniston was aware of what was happening between her then-husband and Jolie.

Cox explained in an interview with Vanity Fair: “I don’t think he started an affair physically, but I think he was attracted to her,

“There was a connection, and he was honest about that with Jen. Most of the time, when people are attracted to other people, they don’t tell,

“At least he was honest about it. It was an attraction that he fought for a period of time,” she revealed.

It is said that Aniston was going through a tough time following the final season of Friends wrapping up in 2004, as insiders said that Pitt, who was off filming Mr & Mrs Smith, wasn’t there to support her.

The couple were together for over 10 years. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty)

The couple were together for over 10 years. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty)

At the time, a source told People magazine: “They gradually lost sight of themselves as individuals,

“And despite their nice lifestyle and having everything they might want, they weren’t happy. They lost a sense of self.”

However, ten years after their divorce in 2005, Aniston addressed the ‘rivalry’ that was made up by the press between her and Jolie, and spoke candidly about it in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.

“I think it’s time people stop with that petty B.S. and just start celebrating great work and stop with the petty kind of silliness,” the actress stated.

“I think that’s slowly coming to an end. I really do. It’s just tiresome and old. It’s like an old leather shoe. Let’s buy a new pair of shiny shoes.”

Featured Image Credit: Toni Anne Barson Archive/WireImage / 20th Century Fox

Topics: Angelina JolieBrad PittCelebrityJennifer AnistonFriends

Brad Pitt once got ‘kidnapped’ in plain sight but police ignored after making special agreement

Brad Pitt once got ‘kidnapped’ in plain sight but police ignored after making special agreement

The Hollywood star was once ‘abducted’ in public but police ignored 911 calls

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

Hollywood legend Brad Pitt was once ‘kidnapped’ in public, and police didn’t even respond to calls from worried witnesses.

The actor was simply in line at Pink’s Hot Dogs in Los Angeles when he was ‘abducted’ and thrown into a van, in front of the shocked public.

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Here’s some background for you: It’s the early 2000s, ‘wazzaaaaap’ is still a thing, flip phones are the new craze and Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are Hollywood’s hottest couple.

Yes, all of that did happen over 20 years ago and I hope you feel as old as I do.

Anyway, one of the most popular series in pop culture at the time was Jackass.

The reality comedy franchise featured crazy stunts, pranks and general dangerous behaviour that the cast exhibited for real, no strings attached.

I mean, who could complain? A bunch of guys jumping over things and getting hurt for our entertainment – it felt like a win-win.

Featuring big names Steve-O and Johnny Knoxville alongside their daring cast, they cultivated a whole generation with their strange shenanigans.

It resulted in three seasons of TV shows and several movies, with the latest coming out in 2022.

Brad Pitt was 'kidnapped' off the pavement in front of the stunned public.

MTV

And guess what? Pitt was a huge fan.

He loved the franchise so much that he asked Knoxville if he could be a part of it.

So the Jackass guys arranged a one minute bit in their last episode on TV, fittingly called ‘The Abduction’.

In a YouTube video called ‘Exploiting My Most Famous Friends’, Steve-O explained: “You would not believe how much crazy s**t I’ve done with super famous people.

“Like Brad Pitt, we straight up kidnapped his a** off the sidewalk in front of a bunch of people.

“And it was okay because we planned it ahead of time with the cops, who knew to disregard 911 calls about Brad Pitt being kidnapped.”

One man even tried to follow the van after the prank.

MTV

In all fairness, some people did approach the van as Pitt was picked up, screaming for help.

One man even called the police and said: “Brad Pitt was in line and he was just kidnapped and throw into a van, I’m really not kidding.”

Which is quite hilarious if you know what’s going on.

In the YouTube video, Steve-O also went on to tell the story of how he presented an award at the VMAs, stapling the card to his chest before revealing that the winner was Eminem.

The rapper took to the stage and said: “This guy’s really bleeding!”

Eminem shook Steve-O’s hand as the blood ran down his abdomen, but could you imagine something like that happening today?

I don’t think it’d be possible, Jackass really were one-of-a-kind.

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Topics: Brad PittJackassTV and FilmCelebrity

Brad Pitt made a confession to Jennifer Aniston about Angelina Jolie before their divorce

Brad Pitt made a confession to Jennifer Aniston about Angelina Jolie before their divorce

The actors infamously parted ways in 2005

Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper

Here is the confession which Brad Pitt reportedly made to his then-wife Jennifer Aniston shortly before the couple’s infamous divorce.

Once upon a time in the mythical world we all know as Hollywood, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were the it couple.

With looks, money, and glittering acting careers, it seemed the pair had it all after they tied the knot in 2000. Pitt even made a cameo appearance alongside Aniston in Friends in the Thanksgiving episode ‘The One with the Rumour’.

Yep, it seemed like Pitt and Aniston had everything they could ever want… until they didn’t.

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In January 2005, the A-list power couple came to a swift end when the actors announced they were separating via a joint statement.

“We would like to announce that after seven years together we have decided to formally separate,” the statement read.

“For those who follow these sorts of things, we would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloid media.

“This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration. We happily remain committed and caring friends with great love and admiration for one another.”

For a while thing,s seemed pretty amicable between the two, until a bombshell revelation would lead to a fierce divide among celebrity fans.

We are, of course, talking about the Angelina Jolie in the room.

Pitt and Jolie starred opposite each other in action-comedy Mr & Mrs Smith, which they filmed in 2003. The film came out the summer after his divorce from Aniston, and it seemed like the pair hit it off on set.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were once the Hollywood 'It couple' (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt were once the Hollywood ‘It couple’ (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Pitt and Jolie would go on to publicly confirm their relationship, having six kids together before eventually getting married in 2014, and divorcing just two years later.

While there is no proof Pitt actually cheated on Aniston with Jolie, the quick turnaround between their relationships led many to believe so, leading to the infamous ‘Team Jen vs Team Jolie’ feud.

When these stories came up, Aniston avoided speaking about it, but it was later revealed by her Friends co-star, Courteney Cox, that she was aware of what was happening between her then-husband and Jolie.

Cox explained in an interview with Vanity Fair: “I don’t think he started an affair physically, but I think he was attracted to her.

Pitt and Jolie would ultimately go their separate ways in 2016 (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Pitt and Jolie would ultimately go their separate ways in 2016 (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

“There was a connection, and he was honest about that with Jen. Most of the time, when people are attracted to other people, they don’t tell.

“At least he was honest about it. It was an attraction that he fought for a period of time,” she revealed.

Aniston would later address the fan created rivalry in 2015, telling Entertainment Tonight: “I think it’s time people stop with that petty B.S. and just start celebrating great work and stop with the petty kind of silliness.

“I think that’s slowly coming to an end. I really do. It’s just tiresome and old. It’s like an old leather shoe. Let’s buy a new pair of shiny shoes.”

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Topics: CelebrityBrad PittJennifer AnistonAngelina JolieSex and Relationships

Mike Tyson shares shocking story about 'finding Brad Pitt in bed with his ex-wife'

Mike Tyson shares shocking story about ‘finding Brad Pitt in bed with his ex-wife’

Tyson’s ex-wife Robin Givens doesn’t quite remember it that way

Bec Oakes

Bec Oakes

Mike Tyson claimed he found his ex-wife in bed with Brad Pitt as their divorce was being filed, saying the Hollywood actor was ‘afraid’ of him.

Actor Robin Givens and boxing legend Mike Tyson got married in February 1988, but divorced just a year later.

Their relationship was extremely messy. Both parties flung accusations at each other and Givens cited ‘fears for her safety’ as her reason for divorcing the boxer.

Years later, Tyson – who is set to face off against Jake Paul in July – wrote in his 2013 memoir Undisputed Truth that Robin was having an affair with Brad while they were married, which Givens has denied.

Robin Givens and Mike Tyson were married for a year between 1988 and 1989.

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He wrote that he pulled into Givens’ driveway and saw her in a car with Brad, and claims he caught them in bed together on another occasion.

Mike claimed that Brad – who it was recently reported will appear in Quentin Tarantino’s final film The Movie Critic – had pleaded with him not to hurt him, saying: “Dude, don’t hit me, don’t hit me.”

He wrote: “You had to see the look on his face. He looked like he was ready to receive his last rites. He also looked stoned out of his gourd.”

His doubled down on his claims during an appearance on In Depth with Graham Bensinger in which he told the presenter that he was ‘mad as hell’ when he caught Pitt with his ex-wife.

He said: “I was going to…you should have seen his face when he saw me. I was due a divorce but every day I would go to her house to have sex with her.

“This particular day, someone beat me to the punch. I guess Brad Pitt got there earlier than I did.”

Tyson claims that Givens had an affair with Brad Pitt while they were still married.

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But, responding to the boxer’s bold claims, Givens told Andy Cohen on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live: “I didn’t read his book.

“Pulling up in the driveway? That part’s true. I thought he said he caught us in bed. I didn’t read the book, but I was told he said he caught us in bed, which never happened. Never, ever, ever happened.”

She also clarified that she and Pitt were in the car ‘returning from a screening or something’.

As for Tyson’s claims that the actor pleaded with him not to hit him, Givens laughed.

“Does that sound like Brad?” she asked. “Brad’s got swag, you know what I mean. No, never.”

And, while Givens and Pitt did date at some point in the 80s, she denied ever being unfaithful to Tyson.

LADbible has contacted Brad Pitt’s reps for comment.

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