Having been in the industry for several decades, Brad Pitt has truly earned his place among Hollywood’s most notable actors. He has been praised for critically acclaimed performances, and box office hits and has received numerous awards. However, this was not always the case with him; his dreams were not always as big.

In an interview some years back, the Fight Club star disclosed that his primary inspiration was Kevin Costner. Pitt desired to follow in the footsteps of the man known for making meaningful films. There were other things he wanted to accomplish as an artist worth mentioning, but becoming as respected as Costner was his main goal.

Finding Inspiration: Kevin Costner’s Influence

The list of successful actors in the industry is long; Brad Pitt is one of them. He has received two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

However, this was not always the case for the actor. In his early days, he wanted to create films that would resonate with audiences.

I hope I am married with some Brad Jrs. I would like to be in a position like Kevin Costner. He’s on top and respected as an actor. I just want to be a respected actor.

According to a Far Out Magazine report on a 1986 interview with Tiger Beat, the Ocean’s 11 actor shared his ambition and plans during the discussion about him. He wanted to have a family; he wished to get married but there was one actor that he admired most. The Yellowstone actor was his ultimate inspiration.

I want to make people feel things like how I feel when I go to the movies. I would like to have my own production company.

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Kevin Costner gained fame due to his numerous acclaimed projects, like the epic Dance with Wolves, which earned him two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director. His other notable films were JFK, The Bodyguard, and Waterworld.

Surpassing his idol: Brad Pitt’s rise in Hollywood

As Pitt’s career took off, he went on to create a string of heart-touching films that resonated with audiences worldwide. His film, Thelma and Louise earned him his first Academy Award nomination.

The 1995 crime thriller, Se7en established him as a leading hero, while his 1999 movie Fight Club, became a cult classic. In 2008 he got his first Academy Award for his role in the romantic drama movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Later in 2009, Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds got him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Certainly, Costner was instrumental in how the actor approached his films. Still, there’s no question that Pitt has gone beyond his idol in terms of stardom and achievement.

Currently, he is regarded as a legend in Hollywood with a reputation for moving performances and innovative narrative techniques. Despite having achieved unmeasured levels of success, he is always thinking about what else to give back to those who support him. Fans are eagerly waiting for his upcoming action-comedy, Wolfs.