Christina Applegate revealed in her recently released memoir, You with the Sad Eyes, that she once left Brad Pitt behind for Sebastian Bach. The event took place during the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards when both Christina and Brad were teenagers. At the time, Christina was more established as a star, and she invited Brad Pitt to attend with her.
During the ceremony, Christina admits she spent the entire night focused on Sebastian Bach, the long-haired frontman of the band Skid Row.
“I hate to put it like this, but Brad back then was still making his way as an actor, and he wasn’t yet THE Brad Pitt, the man of so many people’s dreams.”
– Christina Applegate
Unintended Consequences for Brad Pitt
While Christina was off engaging with Sebastian Bach, Brad Pitt was left to take care of a less glamorous task—driving Christina’s mother home. On their way, Brad encountered a tense moment when he nearly got into a fight with a group of gang members at a gas station. Christina notes that Brad was understandably upset with her following the incident.
She says,
“Apparently, at a gas station on the way, Brad almost got into a fight with a bunch of gang members, and, not surprisingly, was subsequently very mad at me.”
– Christina Applegate
Years of Silence and Eventual Reconciliation
The fallout from this night caused a rift between Brad Pitt and Christina Applegate, leading Brad to not speak to her for several years. However, time healed the wounds, and they eventually reconciled. Christina reflects on how Brad has since become a major Hollywood icon.
“Of course, Brad is now THE Brad Pitt, and Sebastian Bach . . . well, he still has long hair, I guess.”
– Christina Applegate
Sebastian Bach’s Take on the Story
Sebastian Bach was aware of Christina’s regrets over the incident, which she described as the dumbest thing she ever did. Bach found the anecdote amusing enough to include it in his own memoir, emphasizing that there was a time when he was considered the more desirable of the two.
“There was a time on this earth when Sebastian Bach was, like, a hotter [conquest] than Brad Pitt. Of course that’s going in the book. I’ve gotta tell somebody that!”
– Sebastian Bach
Additional Revelations in Applegate’s Memoir
Beyond this story, Christina Applegate’s memoir dives into her personal struggles, including an abortion she had at 19 after becoming pregnant by an abusive boyfriend. She also writes about her long-standing infatuation with Johnny Depp, as well as her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
Reflecting on Fame and Personal Choices
Christina Applegate’s memoir provides a candid and reflective account of her early years, weaving together moments of celebrity interactions, personal challenges, and growth. The story of ditching Brad Pitt for Sebastian Bach captures a youthful indiscretion that has since become a humorous anecdote between old acquaintances. It also highlights how fame and personal decisions can lead to unexpected complications yet eventual forgiveness.
Fans of the actress and those interested in Hollywood history will find her memoir offers an intimate glimpse into the complexities behind the glamour.
