In a bittersweet twist of timing, Brad Pitt gave his mother, Jane Etta Pitt, a heartfelt shoutout just weeks before her death at age 84. The moment happened in June during a special screening of “F1 The Movie“, when Pitt joined Today co-host Savannah Guthrie on stage. Before diving into the film discussion, the Oscar winner took a moment to recognize his biggest supporter.
Pitt’s Adorable Shoutout To His Mother
âI gotta say âHiâ to my mom because she watches you every morning,â Pitt said, turning toward Guthrie. Guthrie responded with a heartfelt âAwwwâ before Pitt turned to the camera and added, âTo Jane Pitt.â
Waving and smiling, Guthrie echoed the gesture: âHi, Mom!â Pitt followed up with a kiss to the audience and said, âLove you, Mom.â
Fans React to the Moment: âBrad Loves His Mommaâ
When Today aired the sweet exchange, co-hosts Craig Melvin & Carson Daly joined the lovefest, joking that they were thrilled to know Jane Pitt was a loyal Today viewer.
Fans React To Pitt’s Gesture Of Remembering His Mother
Fans quickly flooded social media with emotional reactions. âBrad loves his momma. I remember when he used to bring [her] as his date on the red carpet,â one person wrote.
â I LOOOVED how Brad remembered his mom and sent her a loving kiss. How sweet was thatâ£ï¸â£ï¸â£ï¸â said another.
âLove this. Brad thinking of his mom in Springfield. My hometown too,â another Facebook user chimed in.
Another one wrote: “He’s lovely with his mumâ¤ï¸”
It was a tender moment that showcased the actorâs love for his mother and reminded the world of their close-knit bond.
Brad Pitt & His Mom Shared a Private Yet Powerful Bond
(JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images)As TMZ noted, Brad Pitt was famously close to his mother. Though Jane occasionally joined her son at red carpet events, including award shows. However, she largely stayed out of the spotlight.
Still, her presence in Pittâs life was deeply felt, both publicly and privately. Her appearance with Brad at the 2012 Oscars and his recent on-camera shoutout are just a few glimpses into their strong bond.
Jane Pittâs legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and the countless lives she touched with her warmth, kindness & unwavering support.
Jane Etta Pitt Remembered as a Devoted Grandmother
News of Jane Etta Pittâs passing was shared on Wednesday by her granddaughter, Sydney Pitt, in a touching Instagram tribute.
âMy sweet Grammy, Jane Etta, we were not ready for you to go yet, but knowing you are finally free to sing, dance, and paint again makes it a tad easier,â Sydney wrote.
Sydney, the daughter of Doug Pitt, praised her grandmotherâs warmth, energy, and ability to make every grandchild feel loved. âShe could keep up with all 14 of us grandkids without missing a beat,â she wrote. âThere was no limit to the love she gave, and everyone who met her felt it.â
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