The Newman of Gen X
Have you seen the new issue of Architectural Digest?
(go look, I will wait-better yet, go out and buy the sucker!)
Brad Pitt is on the cover. There is a whole spread on what he is doing to help the people of New Orleans get back into homes after Katrina-centering on Make it Right Project.
Now, Mr. Pitt was attractive back in the days of Thelma and Louise. But the older he gets-well he isn’t getting less attractive by any means. I am not generally one to swoon over celebrity-because-well I out grew that a few years ago. I do however get a little giddy over philanthropy.
Paul Newman used his celebrity for good and toward the end of his life was better known for his food and salad dressings than his movies with the younger bunch. Since the mid 80’s he donated more than $250,000 to various charities…it says it on ALL of his packaging! (I noticed while snackin’ on some really good ginger hermit cookies).
Oh yes, back to the point of this article…
Back in 2005- I remember seeing Sean Penn riding through the flooded streets in a power boat with his own film crew-recording all of his good deeds. I remember hearing of other celebrities showing up and donating time and money when all eyes were still on New Orleans. Most of them have now gone back to higher ground. Mr. Pitt and Ms. Jolie, however, are still there. They have a home in the French Quarter and Brad is still there helping people re-build.
People still know the man for his movies because he is one heck of an actor, but he is becoming more known as the days go by for the good he is doing for the people of NoLa. The houses are designed for living in a flood prone area and they are environmentally responsible buildings.
So, I can’t wait to read the rest of the issue. AD used to be one of my favorite publications. But, from just flipping through it, the article on Mr. Pitt and his affordable housing, is my favorite and it isn’t just because of the pictures either!








