Their Relationship

Despite their closeness, their relationship took an unexpected turn at the 1989 MTV Movie Awards when Applegate ditched Pitt for another guy. The incident became a topic of intrigue, with fans and media speculating about the mystery man’s identity, which captured Applegate’s attention that evening.

Although Applegate remained tight-lipped about his identity during a “Plead the Fifth” segment on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen in 2015, she revealed that neither she nor Pitt pursued a romantic relationship after the incident, nor did she end up dating the man for whom she left Pitt.