Actor Brad Pitt has ditched his longtime publicist and will deal with the media on his own - just like partner Angelina Jolie.

The Ocean's Eleven star is "taking a break" from longtime publicist Cindy Guagenti and is willing to represent himself to the world's media.

The 44-year-old is following in the footsteps of Jolie, who prefers to use the press to her own advantage without the help of a representative, reports New York gossip column PageSix.

Guagenti says, "He is on hiatus." She has worked with the star since his breakthrough role in Ridley Scott's Thelma And Louise in 1991. (MJ/WNWCPS/LJ)

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