By Mariano Rojas Ruiz
06 Nov 2023, 23:23 PM EST
Brad Pitt and Inés de Ramón decided to clear up all speculation about their romance by making their first public appearance as a couple at the LACMA Art + Film Gala 2023 during last weekend. Although they were not photographed together, several eyewitnesses stated that they shared an evening in which their closeness did not go unnoticed.
This event was intended to pay tribute to director David Fincher, a recurring collaborator in Pitt’s film career. Fincher has directed notable films in which Brad Pitt has played important rolessuch as “Se7en,” “Fight Club,” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
Speculation about a Possible romance between Brad Pitt, 59, and Inés de Ramón, 32, began in November last year when they were seen together at a Bono concert. Later, the couple was seen at the party for the movie “Babylon,” produced by Pitt. Additionally, during a vacation in January, de Ramón was photographed on a beach with Pitt.
Until this event in the LACMA Gala, the relationship between Pitt and Ramón had remained discreet, with few public appearances and little media coverage. However, Inés de Ramón, who holds an executive position at the Anita Ko jewelry brand, had left hints of her connection with Brad Pitt by sometimes wearing a necklace with the initial “B.”
Sources close to the couple have indicated that they have been enjoying each other’s company during the summer, thus consolidating their relationship.
It is important to note that this relationship arises in a complicated personal context for Brad Pitt., who remains immersed in a legal dispute with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie regarding the ownership of Château Miraval. Jolie sold her stake in the estate for $500 million, which has reportedly caused consternation for Pitt.
Despite the challenges in his personal life, Pitt seems to have found respite in his relationship with Inés de Ramón, and their recent public appearance together confirms their commitment as a couple.
Brad Pitt and the difficulties presented by World War Z
In the 2000s, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio became involved in a battle for the rights to a book they both wanted to bring to the big screen. This book, “World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War” by Max Brooks, became the center of attention in the film industry after its publication in 2006 due to its apocalyptic tale focused on political conflict.
The author himself was surprised to see that two stars of the stature of Pitt and DiCaprio were fighting to acquire the rights to his book. Both actors were looking for the opportunity to develop a new successful film franchise through their production companies, Plan B Entertainment in the case of Pitt and Appian Way, owned by DiCaprio.
Finally, Brad Pitt won the battle for the rights by offering more than $1 million. However, what seemed like a victory actually turned into a daunting challenge.
As the budget ballooned, adjustments were made to production, which meant changes to the script, resource limitations, and additional pressure. Additionally, Paramount took the blame for a series of problems that further increased the film’s costs.
Despite all these obstacles and challenges, Brad Pitt and his team moved forward with production on “World War Z,” although not without difficulties. ANDhe development and production process for this film proved to be a significant challenge for everyone involved.
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