Presenting our 2026 global Mavericks of Hollywood cover, starring #BradPitt.

Over the last three decades, he’s starred in more than 60 films, won two Oscars, and cemented himself as one of the defining figures in pop culture. He’s coming off two and a half years of continuous work—the longest stretch of his career. Now, with every role he takes, he wants to do something he’s never done before.

On a gloomy day in Los Angeles, Pitt reflects on legacy, loss, ambition, and more.

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