This article, published on October 25, 2020, by Miles Mathis and a friend, is a response to a Buzzfeed.com article about Brad Pitt’s shirtless scene in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The author refutes the Buzzfeed article’s premise that he dislikes Pitt due to jealousy, stating he is actually younger and can prove it. He argues that Pitt’s youthful appearance at 55 is due to significant cosmetic interventions, including a hairpiece, liposuction, and jawline work, as well as the likely use of drugs for fat stripping and muscle gain. The author contrasts this with his own approach to aging, which involves a cleaner lifestyle, no drugs, and minimal exercise, believing he looks good for his age (57) without artificial aids.
The author’s friend, a photographer, also weighs in, providing additional photos and commentary. She defends Mathis’s appearance, highlighting his natural look and age (57), and directly addresses a comment from Alison Bennett. She also discusses the filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, noting his age (also 57) and appearance, and then shifts to the topic of feet, referencing a comment by Sarah Vine about men’s feet and offering photos of Mathis’s feet as evidence against the claim.
The article touches on broader themes of celebrity, aging, and societal perceptions, with Mathis expressing disdain for the idea that actors are inherently superior and criticizing the “princes of propaganda” in Hollywood. He also briefly mentions personal struggles, including a motorcycle crash and an ongoing illness, as well as the loss of his cat.
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