Brad Pitt was spotted at a major protest against the death of George Floyd in Hollywood on Sunday.
In an exclusive photo obtained by DailyMail.com, the Oscar winner was seen with approximately 50,000 people who flooded the streets of Los Angeles.
Pitt’s instantly recognizable features were barely recognizable as he ventured onto his rare BMW motorcycle.
With a helmet on his head, the 56-year-old Hollywood star mixed with unconscious protesters while wearing a gray George Floyd hoodie.
But an eagle-eyed protester spotted the actor outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater in the heart of Hollywood.
Brad Pitt was spotted at a major protest against the death of George Floyd in Hollywood on Sunday. In an exclusive photo obtained by DailyMail.com, the Oscar winner was seen with around 50,000 people who flooded the streets of Tinseltown
Pitt’s instantly recognizable features were barely recognizable as he ventured onto his rare BMW motorcycle. Pictured: Pitt in jeans and similar shoes on his luxury motorcycle June 2
Protester Aree Khodai, 42, said she saw the star rise with the crowd. “The number of people was incredible. We saw that Brad was on his bike shortly after the rally started around 4 p.m., ” said the yoga instructor. Pictured: Pitt in Malibu on May 26
Khodai added: “ He was there for the right reasons, he was not trying to draw attention to him. He seemed in there and seemed inspired, it was so beautiful of him to be there ‘
The motorcycle enthusiast, who owns a huge collection of bikes, looked laid-back in a hoodie, blue ripped jeans, shades and light canvas shoes.
In accordance with the regulations in force in the fight against COVID-19, the star wore a bandana as a makeshift mask and gloves.
Protester Aree Khodai, 42, said she saw the star rise with the crowd.
“The number of people was incredible. We saw that Brad was on his bike shortly after the rally started around 4 p.m., ” said the yoga instructor.
Khodai, who runs the ARTHA Mind, Body and Soul yoga and wellness center on Sunset Boulevard, said Brad was riding solo and seemed in good spirits.
“There were moments of walking, then we stopped and saw him spinning his bike in Hollywood and Highland.
“He was on his bike all the time and wore a George Floyd hoodie.
“He was there for the right reasons, he was not trying to draw attention to himself. He seemed in there and seemed inspired, it was so beautiful of him to be there.
Khodai, who runs the ARTHA Mind, Body and Soul yoga and wellness center on Sunset Boulevard, said Brad was riding solo and seemed in good spirits.
“Whenever the march stopped, he tried to listen to what the speakers were saying.
“At one point, he took off his mask and smiled, he seemed very happy and you knew instantly that Brad was his smile.
“It was an incredible day, it was very peaceful, really, really powerful.”
Brad was not the only A-lister to join the protest, sponsored by Black Lives Matter, BLD PWR and rapper YG.
Jamie Foxx was seen in the crowd raising his fist in solidarity with other protesters holding placards proclaiming Black Lives Matter.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were also on the march with a strong guard in tow, protesting while holding house signs. J.Lo wore one that simply said, “Black Lives Matter” while A-Rod’s sign said, “Let’s make noise for Black Lives Matter”
Musicians Machine Gun Kelly (right) and Mod Sun were also on hand to distribute free snacks and water to protesters.
The event was peaceful, as were most of the protests in the past few days in southern California. Los Angeles police say no arrests have been made
Ray’s star, 52, wore a shirt with a photo of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old unarmed young black man who was shot dead in 2012 by George Zimmerman, a community caretaker in Florida.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were also on the march with a strong guard in tow, protesting while holding house signs.
J.Lo wore one that simply said, “Black Lives Matter,” while A-Rod’s sign read, “Let’s make the voice of Black Lives Matter heard.”
Musicians Machine Gun Kelly and Mod Sun were also on hand to distribute free snacks and water to protesters.
The event was one of the largest ever seen in southern California since the video of a Minneapolis officer placing his knee on George Floyd’s neck for eight minutes before his death on Memorial Day.
The event was peaceful, as were most of the protests in the past few days in southern California.
Los Angeles police said no arrests had been made.
The event reported a marked difference from the protests a week ago that were marred by chaos and looting.
National Guard units that were brought in to help secure the buildings were released and the city and county stopped imposing curfews.
The LAPD, which has been criticized for the mass arrests of protesters, said the city would not pursue criminal or financial sanctions against those arrested.
