Pursuing Pitt: Twins spend $27k to chase Hollywood dreams
The Schlepp brothers spent approximately 27,000 Canadian dollars to look like Brad Pitt. They hoped their new appearance would help them achieve their desired Hollywood career.
In recent years, there have been many cases where thieves impersonate celebrities to extort money. "Scamming as Brad Pitt" has recently become popular. A French woman named Anne, caught in a difficult personal period, lost over 1.2 million Canadian dollars, believing she was helping a non-existent actor in his fight against cancer. The fraudsters even went so far as to create fake medical documentation and involve others in their deception. It is worth recalling at this point that, although not to extort money, some real people once wanted to look like the actor.
The twins Mike and Matt Schlepp wanted to look like Brad Pitt
Twin brothers Mike and Matt Schlepp decided to invest significant sums of money many years ago to resemble their idols. Their transformation was so noteworthy that it caught the attention of MTV, which documented the entire process in its show "I Want a Famous Face." In one episode, the twins appeared as those who opted to look like Brad Pitt. To fulfill their dream, they underwent a series of plastic surgeries.
Mike and Matt's transformation involved procedures such as cheek and chin implants, nose jobs, new teeth, and hairstyles. These surgeries were painful and required a lengthy recovery period. Despite the inconvenience, the brothers did not regret their decisions and expressed satisfaction with the results.
The brothers were motivated to significantly increase their self-confidence, as they knew that Brad Pitt was considered one of the most handsome men in the world. According to The Sun, the twins spent about 26,000 Canadian dollars on this endeavor. Importantly, MTV did not cover these costs—Mike and Matt financed the transformation.
