For the first time in a long while, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are sharing the same city. But sources say their Manhattan moments couldn’t be more opposite.
The famously estranged exes are both in New York this week. Pitt is all glitz, red carpets, and celebrity dinners. Jolie? She’s flying under the radar, spotted doing errands, reportedly solo, in the Upper West Side. It’s a tale of two very different New Yorks — same city, entirely separate worlds.
Jolie Sticks to the Shadows in Uptown Manhattan
It wasn’t paparazzi who clocked Angelina Jolie at Fairway. It was the nanny of a well-to-do local mom.
Jolie, dressed down and unbothered, was seen shopping for groceries — or, at least, was noticed doing so — on the Upper West Side. Not a private chef, not a delivery service. Just Angie, or someone close, pushing a cart through the produce section.
A neighbor told Page Six their daughter and nanny spotted her near the famed Ansonia building. That’s the place Jolie has owned since way back in 1997.
She lived there during her younger, rebellious years. Now, at least one of her kids is said to be living there full-time.
The other children? “Crash there,” Jolie reportedly told The New York Times earlier this year. It’s less glamorous than a hotel suite but a heck of a lot more grounded.
Meanwhile, Pitt is the Life of the Midtown Party
Across town, Brad Pitt has been lighting up the city like it’s 2005 again.
He’s in Manhattan for the premiere of F1, his new racing movie, and staying at the Whitby Hotel. That spot isn’t exactly known for discretion — it’s basically a magnet for flashbulbs.
But Pitt doesn’t seem to mind.
He and girlfriend Ines de Ramon were spotted having dinner with Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid at Cote Korean Steakhouse. That’s not just a meal — that’s a headline waiting to happen.
After their dinner, Pitt reportedly received a standing ovation just for walking out of the restaurant.
Yes. A literal standing ovation.
Sources say he looked relaxed, happy, and very much in his element.
Different Circles, Different Energies
The contrast in their visits is pretty striking. Pitt is doing the rounds — premieres, restaurants, glam photo ops. Jolie is keeping it quiet and moving in private.
One high-society observer noted:
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“Brad’s weekend looked like a Vanity Fair Oscar party. Angie’s looked like a PTA grocery run.”
It may not be accidental. While Jolie has been focused on her kids and her creative projects, Pitt has leaned into Hollywood’s social scene in recent years.
Here’s a quick side-by-side of what the two stars were up to in NYC over the weekend:
| Celebrity | Location | Activity | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Pitt | Midtown Manhattan | Dinner, Hotel Stay, F1 Promo Events | Ines de Ramon, Cooper, Hadid |
| Angelina Jolie | Upper West Side | Grocery shopping, possible family visits | Solo (spotted by locals, not press) |
Both are in New York. But it’s like they’re in two entirely different cities.
Jolie Focused on Family and Broadway
This isn’t just a pit stop for Jolie.
She’s got roots here — real ones. Her cultural center, Atelier Jolie, opened recently on Great Jones Street. It’s not just a vanity project; it’s part art space, part fashion collective. Very on-brand for Jolie, whose image has shifted from global star to thoughtful creator.
She’s also involved in Broadway now. She and daughter Vivienne produced The Outsiders, which just landed a Tony. That’s no small feat.
Even while lying low, Jolie’s been quietly making moves.
One of her sons is reportedly settled in the Ansonia. The rest of the children? They use the apartment like a family safehouse — not exactly glamorous, but personal.
Another pause here.
Whatever she’s doing, it’s on her own terms. No press releases. No red carpet.
Pitt Still Riding High on His Hollywood Comeback
Pitt, on the other hand, is clearly back in his element.
Post-divorce, his career hit a few bumps. But over the last few years, he’s picked up steam again — winning an Oscar, launching production projects, and now stepping into this slick new car-racing film, F1.
He’s also dating Ines de Ramon, and the two seem to be going strong. Their outing with Cooper and Hadid didn’t just turn heads. It turned up on half a dozen entertainment sites within hours.
It’s a very different vibe from Jolie’s visit. Pitt’s schedule looks public, curated, buzzy. Jolie’s? Almost invisible.
Both approaches say a lot about where they are — not just physically, but emotionally.
Brad’s doing the celebrity circuit. Angelina seems to be doing her life.
