Brad Pitt has been punched in the face by a crazed fan while walking the red carpet with Angelina Jolie at the premiere of her new film Maleficent.
Brad Pitt has been punched in the face by a crazed fan while walking the red carpet with Angelina Jolie at the premiere of her new film Maleficent.
In a shocking turn of events, the 50-year-old actor was attacked at the El Captain Theatre in Hollywood by serial celebrity fan Vitalii Seduik who jumped over a barrier to confront the star.
Luckily, security acted quickly and was able to tackle the intruder to the ground before taking him into custody.
Witnesses said they saw an alarmed Brad strike back at Vitalii before he quickly detained and led away in handcuffs.
The Hollywood heartthrob, who wasn’t hurt, continued to greet fans before posing for photos with his fiance and five children Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, 9, Shiloh, 7, and Knox, 5.
Ange, on the other hand, was said to be a bit shaken by the ordeal. Investigations into the incident continue.
Brad and Angelina’s youngest daughter Vivienne wasn’t on the red carpet with the Jolie-Pitt clan.
Brad Pitt is protected by security at the premiere.
Brad following the scuffle.
Police pull Vitalii Seduik over the barricade and detain him immediately.
Vitalii Seduik being taken away by police.
Angelina Jolie was said to be shaken after the attack.
Angelina stands by Brad following the incident.
