Jonah Hill reveals real reason for losing weight: Brad Pitt.

Jonah Hill surprised America with his remarkable weight loss, as he was preparing for the film adaptation of the late 80s classic show – 21 Jump Street. While Hill told media that he felt like his old plus-size physique simply can’t “do it anymore,” the latest edition of Star Magazine reports that he had another major motivation: […]

By Uri Fintzy August 1, 2011 12:08 pm

Jonah Hill, before and after he was adopted by Brad Pitt (photo by Venice Family Care)

Jonah Hill surprised America with his remarkable weight loss, as he was preparing for the film adaptation of the late 80s classic show – 21 Jump Street.

While Hill told media that he felt like his old plus-size physique simply can’t “do it anymore,” the latest edition of Star Magazine reports that he had another major motivation: Brad Pitt.

Apparently, while filming Moneyball together, Pitt, who nicknamed Hill “fat man,” decided to help him get in shape, and even helped him with a personal trainer and skinnier clothes.

Wow, it’s like Pitt adopted Jonah Hill. How uncharacteristic of him.

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