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Alia Shawkat clarifies Brad Pitt friendship
17 Aug
Summary
- Shawkat stated she and Pitt are just friends, introduced by Spike Jonze.
- Grandmother prioritized dating rumors over her career accomplishments.
- Pitt was unaware of the rumors due to not reading media.
Alia Shawkat has openly addressed the persistent dating rumors linking her to Brad Pitt, confirming their relationship is strictly platonic. Shawkat, introduced to Pitt by filmmaker Spike Jonze, explained that their friendship blossomed organically.
She recounted a humorous anecdote where her grandmother was more thrilled by the prospect of her dating Pitt than by Shawkat's own career achievements. The rumors intensified following sightings at art exhibitions and casual outings in Los Angeles.
Shawkat revealed that Pitt remained largely unaware of the media speculation surrounding them. He apparently commented that such attention is expected if one is seen with him, having no inclination to read such reports.
