Brad Pitt has just shown once again that he is one of the most generous stars in Hollywood when he matched his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston’s $1 million donation to Color of Change, an organization that aims to fight racism.
Aniston reportedly made the major donation last week after she was disturbed by the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody last month in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pitt, who divorced Aniston back in 2005, quickly decided that he wanted to join her by matching her donation.
“Brad is really involved with the charity because of Jen and said he would match her donation,” a source told the U.K. Mirror. “He went to the protests this week and was at her home the day after. They are both very passionate and want to help as much as they can.”
Color of Change is the largest online racial justice group in the United States, with its goal being “ending the injustices black people face.”
“We challenge injustice, hold corporate and political leaders accountable, commission game-changing research on systems of inequality, and advance solutions for racial justice that can transform our world,” the non-profit’s website states.
Aniston has been open about how disturbed she was by the death of Floyd.
“This week has been heartbreaking for so many reasons. We need to acknowledge that the racism and brutality in this country has been going on for a long time – and it’s NEVER been okay,” she wrote on Instagram. “As allies, who want equality and peace, it’s our responsibility to make noise, to demand justice, to educate ourselves on these issues, and more than anything, to spread love. How much more time are we willing to let pass without change? HOW MUCH MORE TIME?”⠀
Pitt and Aniston appear to be reconnecting after his divorce from actress Angelina Jolie, a split that was finalized last year, as well as hers from actor Justin Theroux. A source told ET earlier this year that Pitt and Aniston have become good friends in recent months.
“Brad and Jen started talking after their relationships [with Jolie and Theroux] ended,” the source said. “They have seen each other but only occasionally and casually. Jen frequently gets photographed, so she was conscious of avoiding Brad because, while she has always adored him, she never wanted to start any rumors. She didn’t realize how huge of a reaction the public would have to them. They both have laughed a bit about it.”
COMMENTS POLICY: We have no tolerance for messages of violence, racism, vulgarity, obscenity or other such discourteous behavior. Thank you for contributing to a respectful and useful online dialogue.