First, he poked fun at the Academys seeming scattershot nominations this year for Cooper andMaestro.
Hes used to it.
Hes a Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Brad Pitt and Honoree Bradley Cooper pose with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award during the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 08, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF
The midwest-raised Pitt then pumped his fist and mouthed Go Chiefs!
The bit got big laughs from the audience and a joking rejoinder from Cooper offstage.
Man, thats f*cked up!

Thank you, Bradley.
He thenrevealeda deeper bond between them.
I got sober because of this guy and every day has been happier since.
you’re able to watch more of Pitts Santa Barbara speech below.