Brad Pitt became emotional after doing a good deed for a longtime friend.
The Oscar-winning Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood star joined Drew and Jonathan Scott for their latest TV show Celebrity IOU, which premieres on Monday, so he could give his makeup artist Jean Black a better guest house.
Not only did the ex-husband of Angelina Jolie pick out the new style he wants for his friend, he also rolled up his sleeves to do some of the demolition work.
He was there for her: Brad Pitt became emotional after doing a good deed for a longtime friend. The Oscar-winning Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood star joined Drew and Jonathan Scott for their latest TV show Celebrity IOU, which premieres on Monday, so he could give his makeup artist Jean Black a better home
Close: Brad said that he considers Jean family, making the time she had to do some very specific touch-ups that much more awkward. He is seen above at February’s Oscars
The 56-year-old actor spoke about his closeness to cosmetics expert Jean Black after nominating her for a surprise home renovation.
Brad said: ‘She’s family, we’re like brother and sister. She’s been that person I value so much in my life.’
When Jean – who also counts Julia Roberts and Josh Brolin among her clients – went away for three weeks, the Scott brothers began remodeling her stand-alone garage in Santa Monica into a guest suite complete with bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
They also added in a make-up studio and storage unit, and Brad was only to happy to help.
Tearing up: This is where the Ocean’s 11 star starts to tear up after she says she loves him
So much love: The two have been working together since the 1990s
On their way in: He took her into the home in Santa Monica, California after the redo
And they came too: The brothers trailed behind as they headed to the dwelling
The Hollywood star – who has six children with Jolie – said: ‘I love the sound of a construction site. If I’m not building, I’m dying. Just walk into a place and just see the possibilities.’
And while choosing flooring, he said: ‘She’s got a lot of these washed-out pewters and taupes in her place. So that would be a natural carry-through…
‘I’m extremely tactile. In fact, I prefer the design be more in the materiality than actual decor or decoration. Seeing how the materials relate to each other and the feeling you get living amongst them.’
A shocker: Ms Black loved the new look which was mostly white and modern
Too happy to say a word: And the makeup artist really seemed thrilled with the look
Nice look: The kitchen has marble tops and large white lamps hanging down
A real indoor/outdoor feeling: Off the kitchen was a sitting area and a back door
A great place to unwind after doing Brad’s makeup: And here is a better look at the cozy sitting room area
And Brad was delighted with the end result.
He exclaimed: ‘It was such a s**t box, this is amazing. It’s fantastic. I’ve been waiting so long to see something happen to this dump.’
Jean was equally shocked when she saw what had happened while she was away.
She said: ‘I’m really just so flabbergasted. It’s really very moving and I just so appreciate it.
With the stars: Here Pitt, far right, is seen on set with the twin bothers
Proof he worked hard! The A-lister was seen breaking down a wall with the twins
Not afraid to do the work: And he really put some muscle into it
‘I know Brad’s generosity, it’s huge. But for him to do this, it’s really more than I ever thought could happen. I am so touched by this, I could really not thank you enough.’
She also said ‘I love you Brad’ to the star.
During the show he said the make-up artist is like a ‘sister’ to him – but they still find it hard to talk about the one time she had to color his bare behind.
Cheeky! The Oscar-winning actor has worked with Jean on over 40 movies, but he admitted Legends of the Fall in 1994 provided their most awkward moment when the make-up artist had to use cosmetics to even out a tan line on Brad’s butt
The Troy actor has worked with Jean on over 40 movies, but he admitted Legends of the Fall in 1994 provided their most awkward moment when the make-up artist had to use cosmetics to even out a tan line on Brad’s butt.
He admitted: ‘When it comes up, we can’t really look each other in the eye.’
Drew and Jonathan Scott’s Celebrity IOU premieres April 13 on HGTV, kicking off the season with Brad’s episode.
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