Brad Pitt as you’ve NEVER seen him before in 1987 photoshoot

He is a Hollywood heavyweight, known for his pin-up looks, who has been at the top of the film industry for more than two decades.

But Brad Pitt looked worlds away from the polished film star as he posed for a series of promotional shots in 1987, when he was a struggling 23-year-old actor hoping for his big break in Hollywood.

The fresh-faced heartthrob saucily pulled his t-shirt up to reveal his abs in one black and white snap , while rocking some bleached jeans and a studded belt. 

Mogul in the making: Brad Pitt looked worlds away from the polished film star as he posed for a series of promotional shots in 1987, when he was a struggling 23-year-old actor hoping for his big break in Hollywood

Like a fine wine: Brad, now 54, is one of Hollywood's hottest commodities and worth an estimated $240m

Like a fine wine: Brad, now 54, is one of Hollywood’s hottest commodities and worth an estimated $240m

The three-time Oscar nominee’s dark blonde locks were styled quiffed and parted to the side, and he cracked a whimsical smile as he worked the camera.   

A second vintage photo showed the Seven actor channeling his inner James Dean as he posed up in a sports car, rocking some futuristic shades and holding a retro cellphone. 

The star also took to the beach sporting a green vest top and flowing white trousers, along with a George Michael inspired cross earring for a sunny snap, with a blonde companion.

The photographer Sandra Downie-Dunn would prove integral in paving the way for Brad’s future film career as she says she introduced him to agent Phil Lobel.  

Handsome: A second vintage photo showed the Seven actor channeling his inner James Dean as he posed up in a sports car, rocking some futuristic shades and holding a retro cellphone

Handsome: A second vintage photo showed the Seven actor channeling his inner James Dean as he posed up in a sports car, rocking some futuristic shades and holding a retro cellphone

Hunk: The star also took to the beach sporting a green vest top and flowing white trousers, along with a George Michael inspired cross earring for a sunny snap, with a blonde companion

Hunk: The star also took to the beach sporting a green vest top and flowing white trousers, along with a George Michael inspired cross earring for a sunny snap, with a blonde companion

Less than four years later, he landed the part in 1991’s Thelma & Louise that would propel him to stardom. 

Downie-Dunn met the hunk at a wrap party for TV soap Dallas, in which he had a small role.

‘When I met him… I had to give him money and clothes,’ she said. ‘I told him we have to take photos of you to get your career going or go back to Missouri and hang out with your parents. He never thanked me in all those years.’   

Strength to strength: The superstar and father-of-six is now one of the biggest stars in the world 

Strength to strength: The superstar and father-of-six is now one of the biggest stars in the world 

Icon: Brad starred in 1999's critically acclaimed Fight Club 

Icon: Brad starred in 1999’s critically acclaimed Fight Club 

Hearththrob: Brad played the Devil in 1998 film Meet Joe Black alongside Claire Forlani

Hearththrob: Brad played the Devil in 1998 film Meet Joe Black alongside Claire Forlani

Drama; The star was a troubled police officer in serial killer thriller Seven in 1996

Drama; The star was a troubled police officer in serial killer thriller Seven in 1996

Brad was previously in a relationship with actress Angelina Jolie, 42; they were married in August 2014 but began a relationship in 2005.

The duo, who split in September 2016, have six children together.

They are currently in the process of finalizing their divorce. 

He is now in a rumored romance with Neri Oxman, 42, who is a professor at the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.

Brad was previously married to Jennifer Aniston, 49, from 2000-2005.  

Split; Brad was previously in a relationship with actress Angelina Jolie, 42; they were married in August 2014 but began a relationship in 2005 (pictured in 2015's By The Sea)

Split; Brad was previously in a relationship with actress Angelina Jolie, 42; they were married in August 2014 but began a relationship in 2005 (pictured in 2015’s By The Sea)

Former love: Brad was previously married to Jennifer Aniston, 49, from 2000-2005 (pictured in 2000)

Former love: Brad was previously married to Jennifer Aniston, 49, from 2000-2005 (pictured in 2000)

 



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