Brad Pitt's 60th birthday: Celebrating an iconic career in Hollywood

Brad Pitt, born on Dec. 18, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where he started shaping his roots as an actor. As a Sagittarius, Pitt embodies the adventurous and free-spirited nature associated with this zodiac sign. (Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images)

In his youth, Brad Pitt's talent was already evident. He entered Hollywood with determination, landing roles that highlighted his striking looks and genuine acting skills. (Michael Putland/Getty Images)

Over the years, Brad Pitt has navigated Hollywood's terrain, portraying diverse characters that range from intense and brooding to charming and charismatic. (Boris Horvat/AFP via Getty Images)

Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow's romance ignited on the set of "Seven" in the mid-90s, captivating headlines due to their burgeoning stardom. Engaged for a brief period, their relationship fascinated the public, but it concluded in 1997. Despite parting ways, both have expressed mutual respect in subsequent interviews. (Lawrence Schwartzwald/Sygma via Getty Images)

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's union was a Hollywood fairytale that began in the late '90s and culminated in a grand marriage in 2000. Their star-studded status as a couple enchanted the public eye, but their separation in 2005 marked the end of their relationship. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship began on the set of "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" in 2004. At the time, Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston. Speculation about a romance between Pitt and Jolie circulated during and after filming, though neither confirmed it until after Pitt's divorce from Aniston. (Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images))

Pitt and Jolie, often referred to as "Brangelina" by the media, became a prominent Hollywood couple. They have six children together, three of whom were adopted internationally, while the others are their biological children.  (STR/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite Brad Pitt's relationships drawing significant attention from the public and media, he's remained remarkably private about his personal life. (Steve Granitz/WireImage via Getty Images)

After a decade together, Pitt and Jolie announced their separation in 2016 and have since been navigating a highly publicized divorce and custody battle for their children. (Francois Durand/Getty Images)

Brad Pitt's focus has primarily been on his work in the film industry and co-parenting his children with Jolie, emphasizing a balance between his professional commitments and personal well-being. (Yui Mok/Getty Images)

As Brad Pitt marks his 60th birthday, his trajectory from early breakthrough performances to his evolution as both an actor and a producer showcases achievements that epitomize his enduring legacy. (Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)