The 5 Movies That Defined Brad Pitt’s Career—And One That Changed Everything!

In the world of Hollywood, where professionalism and decorum often reign supreme, it’s refreshing to see that some of the biggest names in the industry still indulge in a bit of childish fun. George Clooney, an Academy Award-winning actor and respected filmmaker, has become infamous for his playful side, earning a reputation as one of the most notorious tricksters in Hollywood. But Clooney’s favorite target for his pranks? His longtime friend and Ocean’s Eleven co-star, Brad Pitt.

Their ongoing prank war, which has spanned over years, is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Despite their status as A-list actors—Clooney as an acclaimed director and star who overcame the Batman & Robin fiasco and Pitt as a leading man in films like Fight Club and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood—the two actors show no signs of outgrowing their juvenile antics.

The prank war reportedly began during the production of the Ocean’s Twelve sequel, when Pitt struck the first blow. Unbeknownst to Clooney, Pitt sent out a memo to his neighbors on Lake Como, demanding that, for the duration of the film shoot, he only be addressed by his character’s name, Danny Ocean. He also instructed that no one be allowed to make eye contact with him. This peculiar demand became tabloid fodder, with the media dubbing him ‘Il Divo’—meaning ‘The Diva.’ Clooney wasted no time retaliating.

Matt Damon, who witnessed the ensuing chaos, described Clooney’s reaction as “the maddest I’ve ever seen him.” Clooney responded with an act of mischief that involved slapping a bumper sticker on Pitt’s car that read ‘Small Penis On Board.’ Pitt, who had assumed that honking car horns in his direction was simply a sign of his fame, was later informed by Clooney that the honking was actually a mockery of his ‘admission of shortcomings.’

But that wasn’t the only vehicle-related prank Clooney orchestrated. In a particularly humorous moment, Clooney revealed that he placed a bumper sticker on Pitt’s Toyota Prius in the shape of a pot plant with the words ‘Fuck Cops’ on it. Clooney, ever the prankster, quipped, “Because there’s no way you’re not getting arrested with that.” Whether or not Pitt was apprehended remains unclear, but it certainly added to the comedic tension between the two stars.

Clooney’s pranking antics didn’t stop there. In another elaborate ruse, he involved none other than The Iron Lady star Meryl Streep, sending her a package of materials from a dialect coach, supposedly designed to help her capture the essence of former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Of course, Clooney framed Pitt for the prank. “I sent her a letter years ago with a bunch of CDs that were a dialect coach. And I sent it from Brad, a bunch of CDs to Meryl Streep,” Clooney revealed. “Meryl said she avoided Brad for like five years.” The whole debacle became yet another example of Clooney’s prankster genius—and Pitt’s unfortunate role as the unwitting victim.

In 2016, Clooney ominously teased a prank that he claimed would “end [Pitt’s] career,” though that day has yet to come. However, Clooney is still plotting, and despite his best efforts, he believes Pitt’s pranks cut a little deeper. “My pranks, they could take forever, but his pranks cut to the bone,” Clooney admitted in an interview with Extra. “They hurt. I can’t go home to my hometown because he’s done something to me. They’re dirty, dirty tricks.” Though Clooney didn’t elaborate on what exactly Pitt had done to prevent him from returning to his hometown, it’s clear that the stakes are high in this rivalry.

The long-running prank war between Clooney and Pitt shows no signs of slowing down, and fans are left eagerly wondering who will make the next move in this star-powered game of one-upmanship. Whether it’s a harmless prank or a truly career-shaking maneuver, it’s safe to say that this rivalry has kept Hollywood on its toes—and it’s far from over.