Brad Pitt, 60, the iconic Hollywood figure recognized across generations for his roles, recently shared a personal struggle that has complicated his life and led to misconceptions about his behavior. Despite his fame, Pitt grapples with a rare condition known as prosopagnosia, or “face blindness,” affecting around 2.5% of people globally.

In a 2022 interview with GQ magazine, Pitt revealed how this condition hampers his ability to remember faces, making social interactions and meeting new people challenging. “No one ever believes me!” he exclaimed, recounting the disbelief he faces when trying to explain his condition.

The actor first noticed symptoms of face blindness as early as 2013, and its effects have often been misconstrued as rudeness or indifference. Despite his professional prowess on stage and screen, memorizing lines and performing with precision, Pitt’s struggles with recognizing faces highlight the complexity of human perception and the unique challenges faced by individuals with rare conditions like prosopagnosia.