Brad Pitt: Six More Houses Being Built in New Orleans!

Us Magazine - October 7, 2008 9:24 AM PDT
Story photo: Brad Pitt: Six More Houses Being Built in New Orleans!Us Magazine
Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation has now raised enough money to build 90 homes in Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans - nearing its goal of financing 150 homes - the actor announced at a charity reception Monday.

As of late August, the foundation had funds to build 84 houses, but at Monday's reception, Pitt and his board members announced six more new homes are now in the works. They also unveiled a donation from the American Idol Foundation.

Dressed in a black suit, gray scarf and a large blue hat, Pitt "was gorgeous," an attendee tells Usmagazine.com. "It was incredible that he was not sweating in the New Orleans heat with the suit, scarf and hat!"

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After the reception, Pitt dined with board members at Delmonico's -- one of Emeril's restaurant -- which is about two blocks from the foundation's new headquarters.

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"Angelina was not with him," the source tells Us. "She must have been with all those kids."

Pitt -- who has shelled out $5 million from his own pocket -- first unveiled the project last December on the Today show.

"I'm hoping we can ... expand all over New Orleans," he told Ann Curry.

Asked if this project were his top priority, even above making movies, Pitt said his family comes first, but "that love of my family brings me here."

In June, Angelina Jolie and Pitt denied reports that they've sold their $3.5 million mansion in the French Quarter.



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  • MB
    OMG he is such a stud muffin!!! I want to ravage him in the nude.
    report abuseposted October 9, 2008 4:22 PM PDT
  • The Regulator
    Kate.....I think your the only one here with your head up your ass....
    report abuseposted October 8, 2008 3:07 PM PDT
  • Kate
    He's ugly and an adulterer ~ he cheated on his wife and slept with a nasty disgusting pig! She french kisses her brother and has sex with anyone! Yeah, they're gods, get your heads out of their asses.
    report abuseposted October 8, 2008 11:44 AM PDT
  • babyblue
    Kate S-UR a Twit!Celebs live the glam livestyle,just 'cause they're rich, doesn't mean that they can't enjoy life either. They're enjoying life w/ all the perks of being rich, so what? There R celebs out their who donate thousands of dollars every year to charities & they do it 'cause they want 2. It's not a publicity thing either.
    report abuseposted October 8, 2008 9:46 AM PDT
  • babyblue
    I don't C any of U haters out there saying anything good about what Brad is doing 2 help out. It takes a lot of $ 2 make more $ & 2 make more homes.He has already donated $ from his on pocket & has done some of the work in rebuilding homes.A lot of celebs do charity work that don't get any recognition but all U ever hear is their dirty laundry being aired out 4 all
    report abuseposted October 8, 2008 9:40 AM PDT
  • jazzy g
    THANK YOU THANK YOUTHANK YOU.....I CAN'T SAY IT ENOUGH WHEN THE REST OF HOLLYWOOD LEFT YOU GUYS STAYED AND HELPED US.........AND I'M SO THANKFUL FOR THE NEW HOMES THE NEIGHBORHOOD LOOKS WONDERFUL.....NOW IF THEY WOULD LET YOU HELP WITH THE LEEVES....
    report abuseposted October 8, 2008 4:27 AM PDT
  • kwhiteside7220
    I think is awesome that he has stuck with this project and is doing what even I can't do, help rebuild New Orleans. My only question is are they building these houses farther inland where if the next hurricane blows through they won't get washed away so quickly. They should also move the nursing homes so the elderly will safer. I know I am just rambling but I would like t see a
    report abuseposted October 8, 2008 4:07 AM PDT
  • Apache1
    MEGAWATT it's six additional houses. They are building 90 houses altogether. Learn to read dear. And Kate S how much money and time have you donated to those less fortunate than you? You share your hate fast enough. Feel sorry for you.
    report abuseposted October 8, 2008 3:48 AM PDT
  • Lucy S
    Have you seen this project? It's AMAZING. I checked the website just recently and it's the most creative, community-establishing, artistic idea I think I've ever seen. Or ever will again. Seriously, check the Jolie-Pitt Foundation website if you haven't seen it already. It's mind blowing. And you know, they are the only ones actively rebuilding. It's
    report abuseposted October 7, 2008 9:06 PM PDT
  • FreshPrincessOfNewYo …
    First off...Everyone should be actually thanking him...he actually cares about these people 5 million dollars is a lot of money...all these other stars are worthless greedy %@!*#s!
    report abuseposted October 7, 2008 8:50 PM PDT
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