Brad Pitt Provides Explanation for Bruised Face: 'Road Rash'

It sounds like Brad Pitt took quite the tumble!

The 51-year-old actor has released a statement following an appearance at the 2015 Light Up the Blues Concert, where he sported a bruised face.

“This is what happens when you try to run up steps in the dark, with your arms full, wearing flip flops,” Brad‘s rep told Just Jared. “Turns out if you then try to stop your forward momentum with your face, the result is road rash.”

He added, “Regardless, I wasn’t going to miss the Autism Speaks benefit the night after – wonderful people and I was honored to be a part of this important event.”