An op-ed questioning why and how Brad Pitt has managed to escape cancel culture, despite accusations of abuse from his ex-wife Angelina Jolie, has divided social media, with many users continuing to defend the actor.
The piece, published in Slate and written by Scaachi Koul, examines why Brad continues to be synonymous with the term “Hollywood heartthrob” and why he works as an actor and producer eight years after allegedly injuring Angelina and two of their children during a private flight.
“The crux of the matter is mortifyingly simple: It’s painful for an audience to let go of a beloved cultural icon. Could someone this hot, this talented, and this charming be responsible for real harm?” Koul writes.
