In his almost four decades in the industry, a big chunk of which he spent as one of the biggest stars in the world, Brad Pitt has learned the power of discretion. So, when he doesn't want to be seen, he's able to become invisible.
We don't mean that literally, of course. After years of struggling with overexposure and constant harassment from the paparazzi, Pitt has finally found a way of flying under the radar and only being seen when he wants to. That's no small feat if you think that everyone with a phone can become a paparazzo at the drop of a hat.
Over the weekend was one such rare moment of a Brad Pitt sighting, as the actor drove to Los Angeles for a string of meetings over a couple of days. For the occasion, he ditched his bike and opted for a faster and slightly more suitable for the occasion ride: a black Porsche Taycan Turbo S, with just the right touch of pizzazz by means of copper-colored wheels.
Brad Pitt is one of Hollywood's most famous bikers, right there alongside Keanu Reeves, Jason Momoa, and Ewan McGregor. Whenever he's seen out and about, he's almost always on two wheels. This must make the Porsche all the more special, though it's not the most impressive item in the actor's impressive garage.
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Pitt's collection includes everything from custom motorcycles to airplanes and factory-stock cars, though it's believed the number of bikes far outweighs that of any other mode of transportation. Over the years, Pitt has been seen riding his iconic Indian Larry, a Zero Engineering Type 9, a Ducati Desmodieci RR, the Ecosse Titanium Series, and a Ducati Monster 1100S. He is a bike guy through and through, but he's also partial to fast cars.
Speaking of which, his garage is believed to feature an assortment of Mercedes-Benz cars and an Aston Martin Vanquish Carbon Edition, as well as a Tesla Model S and the more recent acquisition, the Porsche Taycan S Turbo. You can love fast cars and still have a guilt-free conscience because EVs are surprisingly fast.
Also here is a Supermarine Spitfire he reportedly bought in 2013 for $3.3 million after falling in love with flying and getting his pilot's license at a specialist flight academy in Oxford, England, during the production of the WWII drama Fury.
When he's not riding bikes or driving his Porsche around Los Angeles and unintentionally making news, which is most of the time, Pitt is working on his upcoming film, which will be an ode to the Formula One sport. Pitt is pulling double duty on the project, believed to be called Apex, as leading man and producer. F1 champ Lewis Hamilton also serves as producer and advisor, but some reports are saying he might also make a small cameo.
Like most big-budget Hollywood films, Apex was delayed by the SAF-AFTRA strike last year but has since resumed production. Because it's meant as the most realistic F1 movie possible, it's shooting on location at actual F1 races, though before the races. As the F1 schedule picks up, expect Pitt to pop up again at some of these events. He won't be in a Porsche this time, so look for a black-gold Formula 1 car with the Mercedes-Benz logo and the APXGP branding.
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Elena has been writing for a living since 2006 and, as a journalist, she has put her double major in English and Spanish to good use. She covers automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, and she always knows the shows worth watching on Netflix and friends. Full profile
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