Brad Pitt (62) Once Offered $120K for a Night With Emilia Clarke (39)
In 2018, a charity event in Los Angeles created a surprising Hollywood moment involving actor Brad Pitt and Emilia Clarke. During a fundraiser hosted by Sean Penn, Pitt joined a bidding war for a chance to watch an episode of Game of Thrones with Clarke.
The event took place in January 2018 at Milk Studios and was part of Penn’s annual Haiti relief fundraiser. The charity night was organized to support disaster relief work through the organization J/P Haitian Relief Organization. The auction included several unique experiences, one of which involved spending an evening watching the popular HBO series with Clarke herself.
According to reports from the event, the bidding for the experience began at $20,000. Pitt, who is known to be a fan of the show, quickly joined in. He first offered $80,000 and later increased his bid to $120,000 when Clarke’s co-star Kit Harington suggested he could also join the viewing.
Even with the higher offer, Pitt did not win. An unknown guest in the room eventually secured the experience with a final bid of $160,000. The entire moment reportedly brought a lot of excitement to the room and helped raise more money for the charity.
Clarke later spoke about the situation during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show. She remembered noticing Pitt during the auction and said the moment was surprising.
“There was an auction for a charity do that I was asked to take part in so I offered time with myself and as the bidding started I realised Brad Pitt was trying to buy me,” Clarke said. “I looked across the room and he had his paddle up! Sadly, he was outbid and it didn’t work out.”
The fundraiser brought together many well-known figures from the entertainment and business worlds. Guests included Leonardo DiCaprio, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lena Dunham, and Jeff Bezos. DiCaprio also took part in the auction, bidding on artwork during another part of the event.
Even though Pitt did not win the experience, reports say he was enthusiastic during the bidding and helped create a lively moment at the charity gathering. The evening ultimately raised millions of dollars for Haiti relief efforts.
Clarke later described the night as memorable and exciting. In interviews, she said the bidding war was “the best night of [her] life” because of how unexpected and fun the situation felt.
Moments like this often happen at charity auctions where celebrities donate experiences to help raise funds. They create entertaining stories while also bringing attention to important causes.
The story is a fun example of how charity events can mix entertainment with fundraising. It shows that even major stars enjoy getting caught up in the excitement of the moment when it is for a good cause. What do you think about Brad Pitt trying to win the Game of Thrones experience with Emilia Clarke? Was it just harmless fun for charity or does it seem a bit unusual? Share your thoughts in the comments.
