Brad Pitt Once Revealed He Has a List of Actors He Refuses to Work With

Director and actor Sam Taylor-Johnson once shared an interesting insight about Brad Pitt’s working habits.

Taylor-Johnson revealed that Pitt keeps a private list of actors he refuses to work with, jokingly called his “s*** list.” According to Taylor-Johnson, this is a normal practice for many established actors.

“He is in a new chapter of his life, I think. He just wants to bring light and joy into the world and be around people who are there to have a good time. You work with many actors and after a while you start making notes: ‘I am definitely not working with this person ever again.’ Brad has this list too: the ‘good’ list and the shit list,” Taylor-Johnson told Variety.

While the names on Pitt’s list remain secret, there are some well-known feuds in Hollywood involving the actor. One example dates back to Fight Club, where Courtney Love was reportedly let go after clashing with Pitt and objecting to his casting as a version of Kurt Cobain in David Fincher’s project.

Other rumored tensions over the years include disagreements with co-stars like Ben Affleck during early promotional work and clashes with Tobey Maguire, although these have been less widely confirmed.

Fans of Brad Pitt have long speculated about his selective nature, but Taylor-Johnson’s comments shed light on how seriously he takes his creative environment. Pitt seems focused on surrounding himself with collaborators who share his energy and positivity, avoiding those who could create friction on set.

It’s fascinating to think that even an actor as iconic as Brad Pitt maintains a list of people he won’t work with. Do you think other top actors do the same? Share your thoughts in the comments.