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Pitt Shells Out $80K for Kids' Gerbil Run

Wannabe architect's contraption has seesaws, tunnels

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 9, 2009 12:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – In this edition of Lifestyles of the Rich and Furry: Brad Pitt dropped more than $80,000 on a run for his kids’ gerbils, complete with “tunnels, seesaws and platforms,” the Sun reports. The architecture buff apparently monitored the building of the run himself. “Brad pores over architectural journals like other people pore over newspapers,” said an insider. “Brad's more than happy with any activity that can combine his two passions—his kids and architecture.”

In this May 20, 2009 file photo, American actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive on the red carpet for the film Inglourious Basterds in Cannes, southern France.
In this May 20, 2009 file photo, American actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive on the red carpet for the film "Inglourious Basterds" in Cannes, southern France.   (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Brad Pitt looks at the work end of knowledge by US artist Jim Hodges, represented by the gallery Gladstone (New York), during his visit to an art show in Switzerland, June 9, 2009.
Brad Pitt looks at the work "end of knowledge" by US artist Jim Hodges, represented by the gallery Gladstone (New York), during his visit to an art show in Switzerland, June 9, 2009.   (AP Photo/Keystone, Georgios Kefalas)
Brad Pitt arrives for the German premiere of the movie Inglourious Basterds in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, July 28, 2009.
Brad Pitt arrives for the German premiere of the movie "Inglourious Basterds" in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, July 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Maya Hitij)
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COMMENTS
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Snarfeh
Sep 11, 2009 2:12 AM CDT
@keybored - yeaaahhhh, you're right...it was a bit too much for what it was spent towards....must be gold plated or something....
keybored
Sep 10, 2009 6:25 AM CDT
@Snarly -- good points! (But I still think it's too extravagant ;)
Snarfeh
Sep 10, 2009 1:48 AM CDT
Hey, he's doing his share to boost the economy....and he is philanthropic with his money, too.

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