According to TMZ on 18/9, real estate sources confirmed the sale finalized last Friday. 34-year-old Austin Butler reportedly secured the property at a bargain, considering Pitt's 5.5 million USD purchase price in 2023. The two actors previously co-starred in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (2019).
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Actors Austin Butler and Brad Pitt. Photo: WireImage |
Actors Austin Butler and Brad Pitt. Photo: WireImage
Built in 1960, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom property boasts panoramic city views. Known as the "Steel House," it has been home to several notable figures before Pitt, including Aileen Getty, granddaughter of the Getty Oil founder, and James Valentine of Maroon 5.
TMZ suggests Pitt's decision to sell might be linked to a June burglary. Two months later, local police announced arrests in the case. While the listing agents declined to comment, and neither actor has responded to inquiries, the timing suggests a connection.
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The spacious Los Feliz property spans approximately 185 square meters and is equipped with solar power. Photo: Backgrid |
The spacious Los Feliz property spans approximately 185 square meters and is equipped with solar power. Photo: Backgrid
This sale is Pitt's latest real estate transaction. Earlier in September, reports surfaced of his 12 million USD Hollywood Hills home purchase, placing him in the same neighborhood as Orlando Bloom and Ben Affleck. Sources indicate the property's advanced security systems were a key factor in Pitt's decision.
"Brad Pitt wanted a place that offered maximum security and privacy, and this house caught his eye," a source explained. "Long before the break-in at his previous residence, Pitt has always prioritized security."
According to House and Garden, Pitt's property portfolio extends beyond California. He owns residences in Mallorca (Spain), New York, and New Orleans. He is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with ex-wife Angelina Jolie over a French estate, alleging she secretly sold her stake to a Russian billionaire after their divorce.
The 62-year-old Pitt has been a leading Hollywood figure for three decades. According to The Numbers, films starring Pitt have grossed approximately 5 billion USD at the box office. The acclaimed actor has won numerous awards, including Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs. He was married to Jennifer Aniston (2000-2005) and Angelina Jolie (2014-2016) and is currently dating 33-year-old jewelry designer Ines de Ramon. His net worth is estimated at 400 million USD, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Born in 1991, Austin Butler is considered a rising Hollywood star, with roles in "Elvis," "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," "Switched at Birth," and "Ruby & the Rockits." In 2024, he impressed audiences with his portrayal of Feyd-Rautha in "Dune 2."
Trailer "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood". Video: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Phuong Thao (via TMZ, Page Six)
