Brad Pitt gets political

SEE Brad's new silver goatee as he visits politicians in Washington DC

Brad Pitt showed off an ageing silver goatee yesterday, while visiting politicians in Washington DC.

The Oscar-nominated actor was in DC to meet with the leader of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, to speak about his New Orleans charity, Make it Right, which builds low-cost, environmental housing for those who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina.

Three years ago, Pitt pledged £3.4million to help rebuild the devastated area. Since then, 150 eco-houses have been built and there are more in the pipeline.

Since Obama took office, the government has promised a further $438million to help regenerate New Orleans and the other Gulf Coast communities who were hit hardest by Katrina.

However, while politics and charity was the order of the day, Pitt's smart, three-piece suited and booted turnout didn't quite distract from his greying beard.

Still, the man is 45 and, dare we say it, pulls off the silver fox look quite nicely.

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