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Mike Tyson reveals the surprising story of catching a young Brad Pitt with his then-wife Robin Givens during their 1989 divorce.
AceShowbiz - Mike Tyson recently shared a surprising story from his past involving a young, unknown Brad Pitt and his then-wife, Robin Givens. The tale dates back to 1989, during a tumultuous period in Tyson's life marked by his ongoing divorce from Givens.
During an appearance on Theo Von's podcast, Tyson recounted the moment he unexpectedly saw Pitt, who at the time was struggling to launch his acting career and was far from the star he would become. Tyson was asked if anyone had ever stolen his girlfriend, which sparked the memory from the late 1980s when his personal life was unraveling even as his boxing record soared.
At that point, Tyson was undefeated with a 37-0 record in the ring but facing chaos off it. While divorcing Givens, he revealed that their relationship was complicated—they were still intimate despite legal battles and media attention. One day, expecting to find his wife at home, he instead saw her arrive in the BMW he had bought her.
"Initially, Tyson thought the passenger was a friend from Givens' TV show "Head of the Class," but it turned out to be a young, broke actor named Brad Pitt. "He wasn't Brad Pitt yet. I didn't know who the f### he was," Tyson laughed during the interview. "He didn't even have a car."
At the time, Pitt was taking small roles in films like "Cutting Class," his first theatrical release, while Tyson was already a globally recognized athlete. Givens later confirmed that Pitt was indeed in her car when Tyson arrived, though she has consistently denied more scandalous rumors that suggested the two were caught in bed or that Pitt pleaded with Tyson to avoid confrontation.
Since those chaotic times, Tyson's life has changed significantly. He has been married to Lakiha Spicer since 2009 and speaks warmly about his current marriage. On the same podcast, he reflected on the importance of marriage, saying, "The biggest gift God could ever give us is a woman." He praised his wife as a wonderful mother and partner, emphasizing how fortunate he feels.
This story offers a rare glimpse into a turbulent chapter of Tyson's life when fame, personal struggles, and unexpected encounters intersected in a dramatic way, involving a future Hollywood star long before his rise to fame.
