Whatever Us Weekly says about the Jolie-Pitts, it takes a backseat when we realize how much this family is doing for the world. And we're not talking crappy movies either (although, Fight Club was really quite good. And we MAY have spent an afternoon or five watching Tomb Raider). Brad Pitt's New Orleans project, Make it Right, is attempting to accomplish some very admirable goals: rebuilding the ill-fated Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, one eco-friendly home at a time.
There was some rumblings a few months back with Pitt and Global Green's architecture competition which jumpstarted new ideas to rebuild sustainably, and the Make it Right team has an impressive roster who have volunteered their expertise in environmental architecture and sustainable redevelopment.
We say kudos to you, Mr. Pitt. The success of this project will definitely be more amazing and rewarding than, say, multiple Oscars. (Not that you don't deserve that either. Well. Maybe not for Seven Years in Tibet).
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how can you not love Seven Years in Tibet? Honestly?
I second the kudos for this project. Not that his & AJ's Africa/3rd world projects aren't cool, but it's a lot less glamorous to buckle down to dirty work at home. Glad to see BP combine his high profile with interest in design.
Oh, and Seven Years in Tibet is quite all right.
a fox with a heart of gold.
truly raising the bar for all people of his popularity.
congrats to BP and AJ for taking a stand for the victims of Katrina. thankfully, people like BP and AJ, and Oprah have reached into their own pockets, as well as many many "not so famous" to help this wonderful cause.....its too bad it didnt come from the one person it SHOULD have some from-- the PRESIDENT of the united states. The one person who should have been there from the start and should still be there.
Thank goodness there are fortunate and blessed people that understand the meaning of 'giving' .