Brad Pitt Attacked By Real Life Borat
May 29 2014, Published 10:22 a.m. ET
Brad Pitt on Wednesday was struck in the face, police said, by 25-year-old Ukrainian TV reporter Vitalii Sediuk at the Maleficent premiere at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
Brad Pitt is accosted by a Ukrainian TV reporter in this melee at the “Maleficent” premiere.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
His attacker, Vitalii Sediuk, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of battery.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
Cops flood the area after the Moneyball star’s face was struck by the man.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
Sediuk has a history of haranguing A-listers, as Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bradley Cooper have all been on the wrong end of his antics.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
The fame-seeking Sediuk also made headlines after he placed his head under America Ferrara's dress at a Cannes screening earlier this month.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
The ever-professional Pitt continued to sign autographs for fans following the bizarre run-in.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
Pitt is escorted through Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre by a wall of security.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
Sediuk remains in cuffs as officers assess the scene.
Brad Pitt Assaulted at "Maleficent" Premiere
Sediuk remains in cuffs as officers assess the scene.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are seen at the "Maleficent" premiere
The hunky Pitt was present to support wife Angelina Jolie in her latest film foray.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are seen at the "Maleficent" premiere
Pitt looked dapper in black on the late spring evening.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are seen at the "Maleficent" premiere
The “World War Z” star cuts a winning smile for fans and onlookers at the screening.