Brad Pitt breaks one of Hollywood’s golden rules in the upcoming February issue of W Magazine by revealing all his flaws and wrinkles.
In fact, not only did he opt for no photoshopping of his images, Brad Pitt personally requested to be photographed by Chuck Close, who is famous for his extremely detailed portraits that reveal all skin flaws.
"You can’t be the fair-haired young boy forever," explains Close. "Maybe a photograph of him with his crow’s-feet and furrowed brow is good for him."
Rebelling Against Photoshop
Flawed Brad Pitt Exposed by Chuck Close in W Magazine
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