Brad recognized for charity work

Brad Pitt has been named on a list of "15 People Who Make America Great" by Newsweek magazine. The Oceans Eleven actor was recognized for turning his star power into something that can be used to make a difference. With media and paparazzi following his every move, Pitt told the magazine that he and partner Angelina Jolie figured they could use the opportunity to focus the world's attention on where it's needed most. "It's the first time I've actually felt like we have some degree of control over it," the actor told Newsweek. "I can't describe what an immense relief it is for me. Knowing that someone was going to hound us for that first photo - and was going to profit immensely for doing it - I just couldn't live with it," he said of their $4 million sale of Shiloh's first picture, with the proceeds going to charity. "We were able to turn that around and collect millions for people who are really going to need it." The issue hits newsstands today.

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