Cheadle Reveals Paparazzi Tactics on Ocean's Twelve

Don Cheadle revealed on the 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' podcast that during the filming of 'Ocean's Twelve' in Italy, he and his co-stars, including George Clooney and Matt Damon, cleverly used Brad Pitt's immense fame to distract paparazzi. They would point out Pitt to redirect the photographers' attention, allowing the rest of the cast to evade unwanted scrutiny. Cheadle noted that while he is relatively low-key and can move about without much hassle, Pitt's level of fame made it nearly impossible for him to go anywhere unnoticed. This discussion highlighted the public's misconceptions about celebrity privacy, with Cheadle emphasizing that fame comes with expectations that can infringe on personal space. He expressed that while fans might feel entitled to invade an actor's personal life, a boundary should exist between their public roles and private lives. The film, released in 2004, became a commercial success, grossing $362.9 million worldwide.