Despite the rumors and reported time spent together, a source close to Pitt revealed to People that Shawkat and Pitt are “just friends.” However, People further reported that Shawkat and Pitt were seen getting dinner together the day of the gallery visit, and they also attended Mike Birbiglia’s comedy show last month. Sounds like they’re maybe more than just friends to us!
If the relationship is confirmed, Shawkat would be Pitt’s first official girlfriend since splitting from Jolie in September 2016. Before announcing their breakup, Pitt and Jolie got married in 2014 and also share six children together. In the past, Shawkat has been linked to actor and co-star Michael Cera as well as singer-songwriter Jack Antonoff.
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