Brad Pitt and his girlfriend Ines de Ramon had a delightful night on Thursday as they attended the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The outing was particularly special because Pitt was there to honor his close friend Bradley Cooper, who received the outstanding performer of the year award. The event was sponsored by DAOU Vineyards.
Photos published by HELLO! showed Pitt and de Ramon seated next to each other in the audience, right behind Cooper and his Maestro co-star Carey Mulligan. Pitt looked dashing in a dark-brown suit, while de Ramon exuded glamour in a high-neck teal halter dress. In one photo, Pitt leaned in towards a smiling de Ramon, seemingly whispering something in her ear.
According to a source who attended the event, Pitt opted to skip the red carpet upon arrival and remained low-key throughout the night. However, when he took the stage to present the award to Cooper, the crowd erupted with excitement. Pitt appeared to be in high spirits as he playfully poked fun at his friend, joking that he was only there for the free trip to Santa Barbara.
Pitt and de Ramon, a jewelry designer, were first spotted together in November 2022, and sources revealed they had been dating for a few months prior. In December of the following year, de Ramon joined Pitt and his friends for a relaxed and low-key celebration of his 60th birthday. Sources mentioned that the actor seemed more at ease and comfortable with de Ramon, indicating a strong connection between the couple.
During the Santa Barbara Film Festival, Pitt took the stage to present Cooper with the outstanding performer of the year award for his work in the biopic Maestro, which Cooper not only starred in but also directed and co-wrote. Pitt praised Cooper's ability to capture the essence of the human experience and infuse it into every frame of his work. He expressed his hopes for Cooper's success at the upcoming Academy Awards, where Maestro has received seven nominations, including Best Picture.
Pitt's speech concluded with a playful mention of Cooper's previous Oscar nominations, stating that he hopes this year will finally be Cooper's time to shine. Cooper, in accepting the award from Pitt, jokingly expressed his dislike for a particular remark made by Pitt, adding a lighthearted touch to the event.
The outing at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival showcased Pitt's support for his friend and his relationship with de Ramon. It was an evening filled with celebration, laughter, and recognition of outstanding talent in the film industry.
