Brad Pitt on Being a Father: 'It's the Most Beautiful Thing'

Brad Pitt gets his close up and looks very steamy on the cover of UK magazine Psychologies.

Here’s what the 50-year-old actor had to share with the mag:

On being a father: “I feel like the richest man alive since I’ve become a father. Being a father has changed me on so many levels and made me more generous and alive. I see my children as an essential part of my life, and it means so much to be able to educate them and help them make their way in the world as they grow up. I love being a father and all the responsibilities that entails. It’s the most beautiful thing you can experience.”

On being a protective parent: “I worry about them all the time. That’s the emotional bond and responsibility that sweeps over you when you have a family to look after. I care about them more than I care about myself, which I think is the real definition of love. You see past yourself and become more generous and giving, and wanting only the best for your family.”

On his wife Angelina Jolie: “Angelina is just amazing. I’ll be tired and lie down on the sofa and then she’ll keep going until late at night. And that makes me feel like, ‘Why am I taking it easy?’ so I’ll go help out and play with the boys and get them to bed. You realize that you always have the energy inside you, and as a parent you need to have a lot of willpower.”

For more from Brad, visit Psycologies.co.uk. Bigger cover inside…