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Brad Pitt’s 2022 photoshoot took the internet by storm, just not in the way you would imagine. Celebrities have often been photographed for profiles, magazine spreads, interviews, or other occasions. It’s a part-and-parcel of the famed lifestyle. The Oscar-winning actor himself has participated in a ton. This one instance, though, was enough to drive fans insane. People didn’t take too kindly to the photos that seemed to be emulating a David Bowie-esque aesthetic.
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A few users clamored for the actor to sue the magazine responsible for the photoshoot. Many said Pitt looked lifeless. Some alleged that he appeared to be a disastrous replica of Harry Styles. The netizens were particular in their criticism and devised creative ways to nitpick. We can only wonder how much of this constituted constructive feedback.
The Brad Pitt Photoshoot Nearly Everyone Despised
TheOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywoodstar took center stage in the August 2022 issue ofGQ. While some objected to the visual concept and general design, others had a bone to pick with the cover image of the magazine issue. Many argued that these photographs, although crafted with creative hindsight, did not reflectBrad Pitt‘s public persona. Fans were perplexed, wondering how the monthly men’s magazine succeeded in rendering one of Hollywood’s most handsome guys dull, lifeless, and unappealing.
Take a look at the cover photo, which everyone expressed dissatisfaction over.
Brad Pitt on the August cover of GQ Magazinepic.twitter.com/DErgWJ0kHc
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates)July 16, 2025
Someone compared Brad Pitt’s composition in the image to an open casket, which most users deemed an appropriate analogy. Others, seeking a more logical interpretation, thought it was a tribute to Sir John Everett Millais’ painting of Ophelia, a character from William Shakespeare’s playHamlet. Names like Rob Lowe and Ray Liotta were also thrown into the mix. Perhaps the most brutal comment made was the following:
“[It]looks like he was approached by Vecna and forgot the title of his favorite song.”
Other interpretations stated that he was emulating either David Bowie or Harry Styles. Some of the shots, in particular, were reminiscent of a photoshoot involving the latter.
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Bard Pitt’s Photoshoot Appeared To Be An Imitation Of Harry Styles
Most comments directed at theMr. & Mrs. Smithalum’s severely panned photoshoot declared it a lackluster imitation ofHarry Styles. If we were to look at the singer-songwriter’s photographs forBetter Homes & Gardens, courtesy of fashion photographer Tim Walker, we could draw a few similarities. Furthermore, Styles appeared to be better suited to his photoshoot than Pitt, who, according to the internet, didn’t fit the theme.
Of course, preferences and tastes are subjective. However, the internet’s complaints over the GQ pictures felt extensively reiterated. The talented actor became Twitter’s laughingstock!
Following are some of the tweets directed at the photoshoot that highlight this point:
he’s serving rigor mortis 😍https://t.co/QTmexUwx89
— haley (@uglybellahadid_)August 01, 2025
That one, he looks like he’s dead
— Molly2 🇺🇦🙏❤ (@RatEdisto)August 02, 2025
Wow. Never thought Brad Pitt could be made to look unattractive but here we are.https://t.co/7VoVmdHT4H
— Judit Petho (@JuditPetho)August 14, 2025
This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen. Brad should suehttps://t.co/K3A6XZBvX5
— Kyle Peace (@Kylepeace7)August 17, 2025
Open casket 💀
— Ash🗽📎 🤙 ✡️ (@GUCCI_________)August 03, 2025
Brad is in his Harry erahttps://t.co/Hhvo6Km5FC
— gmc (@ginamariechecke)July 13, 2025
It’s a shame that the concept was slammed. In principle, it should look acceptable and fascinating. The theme felt reminiscent of a retrofuturistic color palette. The only reason it may have come off as unappealing might be that it didn’t fit the individual in question. A different aesthetic might have yielded better results. Despite the widespread sentiment, a few individuals appreciated the photoshoot, labeling it“experimental but cool.”
Well, people can agree to disagree. To each their own!
Source:GQandBetter Homes & Gardens
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Debdipta Bhattacharya
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Debdipta Bhattacharya is a content writer at FandomWire, where she has written more than 500 articles on various topics of interest. She possesses a sincere passion for popular culture, anime, film production, and the evolving world of YouTube and streaming culture which has allowed her to be a devoted and well-informed writer. Debdipta holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication. She has honed her skills and expertise in content writing with over two years of experience and strives to learn and grow daily.
