Elvis Star Austin Butler Buys Brad Pitt’s LA Home, Just Months After Burglary
EXCLUSIVE: Austin Butler Snags Brad Pitt's Burglarized Mansion for a Cool $5.2 Million!
It looks like the tables have turned, folks! Just three short months after his luxurious Los Feliz home was targeted by brazen burglars, A-list heartthrob Brad Pitt has sold the property to none other than his younger co-star, Austin Butler, for a whopping $5.2 million!
According to sources close to the deal, 34-year-old Elvis star Austin closed on the sale last Friday, marking the end of an era for the 61-year-old Once Upon A Time... in Hollywood actor. But don't worry, Brad's not exactly moving into some dingy studio apartment just yet – he's already got his sights set on a brand-new $12 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills with top-of-the-line security features!
But back to Austin's new pad, which we're calling "The Steel House." This sleek, 2,000 sq ft L-shaped gem boasts a mere three bedrooms and two bathrooms – but who needs more space when you've got an epic swimming pool and built-in sauna to lounge around in? And let's not forget those stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that will make you feel like you're floating on cloud nine!
Now, we know what you're thinking: "How did Brad end up with such a sweet deal?" Well, it all started when he bought this very property from socialite Aileen Getty back in April 2023. At the time, it was a steal at just $5 million – but little did he know that his security team would be put to the test mere months later.
It happened on June 25th, when Brad was out of town in Tokyo (no doubt soaking up some sun and A-list attention). That's when three sneaky burglars snuck into his property through a vulnerable fence – yes, folks, we're talking about the same fence that locals had been warning Brad about for months!
According to insiders, "Neighborhood security was at the house about an hour before it happened." Ouch! Talk about being caught off guard. But don't worry, Brad didn't take long to beef up his security team – now he's got guards on duty around the clock!
It turns out that these three culprits didn't waste any time ransacking the property for a whopping 10 minutes before making their escape with who-knows-what goodies. But don't worry, our Brad is made of sterner stuff – just last month, he was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attempted break-in of another home (those three suspects are currently cooling their heels behind bars).
Meanwhile, Austin Butler has got his new digs all wrapped up and ready for move-in. And we've got the scoop on his upcoming plans! Insiders tell us that Austin is itching to get back to work on his next big project – but before he does, he's going to be busy getting settled into his new pad and enjoying those epic views of LA.
As one source close to Brad dished, "He wanted somewhere that could provide an optimal security system and privacy and this place caught his eye." Talk about a steal! But don't get too attached – after all, as we all know, Los Angeles is the city of angels, but also the city of broken dreams... or should we say, broken mansions?
And speaking of broken dreams, did you hear that Brad's $12 million Hollywood Hills mansion was previously owned by none other than Dave Keuning and his wife Emilie? Yep, it seems like our boy has finally found a place to call home – and it looks like he won't be moving anytime soon!
Sources:
- TMZ
- The US Sun (via The Scholarly Note)
- The New York Post (via The Scholarly Note)
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