Christina Applegate Ignored Brad Pitt for Years After Awards Show Snub
In her new memoir, *You With The Sad Eyes*, actress Christina Applegate shares an interesting chapter from her youth involving a young Brad Pitt. The story takes us back to 1989 when the two were part of an extended friend group.
Early Friendship with Brad Pitt
Christina Applegate was only 17 when she first became friends with Brad Pitt, a lesser-known actor at the time. Their friendship quickly developed when Applegate saw a different side of Pitt.
- Year: 1989
- Event: MTV Video Music Awards
- Key Figures: Christina Applegate, Brad Pitt, Sebastian Bach
The Awards Show Snub
At the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, Applegate invited Pitt to be her date. However, her attention quickly turned to Sebastian Bach, the lead singer of Skid Row.
During the event, Applegate admitted to spending the night focused on Bach instead of Pitt. “I felt so powerful and sure of myself for once,” she wrote. Ultimately, she left the awards with Bach, leaving Pitt to drive her mother and friend home.
Brad Pitt’s Reaction
This unexpected turn left Pitt feeling upset and mad at Applegate. He even encountered trouble at a petrol station on the way home, which added to his frustration.
“We didn’t talk for many years after that,” Applegate noted. She later learned that Pitt had mentioned the incident to two of his subsequent girlfriends, expressing his lingering resentment.
Reflection and Regret
As time passed, Applegate reflected on her youthful decision. She eventually reached a point of forgiveness, acknowledging her actions as those of a child. She expressed regret upon discovering that Bach was in a relationship and had a young child.
Applegate humorously concluded that while Brad Pitt became a major Hollywood star, Sebastian Bach remained known for his long hair.
*You With The Sad Eyes* is available now, offering more insights into Applegate’s life and career.
