Brad Pitt Embraces Young Actor As Replacement Son

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Brad Pitt misses his kids so much that he’s found a temporary replacement — his protégé, Tye Sheridan!

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Premiere Of Fox Searchlight Pictures' "The Tree Of Life" Red Carpet

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Brad Pitt misses his kids so much that he’s found a temporary replacement — his protégé, Tye Sheridan!

A snitch disclosed to The National ENQUIRER that the 20-year-old first met Brad on the set of 2011’s “Tree of Life” and now the superstar has really taken him under his wing. “Tye has become a willing stand-in for Brad’s boys,” the mole spilled. “He totally idolizes Brad! And Brad’s support is giving him the confidence to push his career to new heights.”

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Brad Pitt misses his kids so much that he’s found a temporary replacement — his protégé, Tye Sheridan!

A snitch disclosed to The National ENQUIRER that the 20-year-old first met Brad on the set of 2011’s “Tree of Life” and now the superstar has really taken him under his wing. “Tye has become a willing stand-in for Brad’s boys,” the mole spilled. “He totally idolizes Brad! And Brad’s support is giving him the confidence to push his career to new heights.”

While the father of six, 53, continues to put his life back together after splitting with Angelina Jolie last year, he yearns to have someone look up to him. Mentoring the actor, who's currently reprising his role as Cyclops the next “X-Men” film, is really lifting his spirits — just as long as Tye doesn’t try to take his place!

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Photo credit: Getty Images

Brad Pitt misses his kids so much that he’s found a temporary replacement — his protégé, Tye Sheridan!

A snitch disclosed to The National ENQUIRER that the 20-year-old first met Brad on the set of 2011’s “Tree of Life” and now the superstar has really taken him under his wing. “Tye has become a willing stand-in for Brad’s boys,” the mole spilled. “He totally idolizes Brad! And Brad’s support is giving him the confidence to push his career to new heights.”

While the father of six, 53, continues to put his life back together after splitting with Angelina Jolie last year, he yearns to have someone look up to him. Mentoring the actor, who's currently reprising his role as Cyclops the next “X-Men” film, is really lifting his spirits — just as long as Tye doesn’t try to take his place!

“Tye has adopted Brad’s mannerisms, fashion and laid-back approach to life,” confirmed the squealer. “He even grew his hair out into a long Pitt-esque surfer hairstyle but had to cut it for the ‘X-Men’ shoot last month.”