Christina Applegate, Brad Pitt, and Sebastian Bach: Revisiting a 1989 Love Triangle

A decades-old romantic entanglement involving Christina Applegate, Brad Pitt, and Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach has resurfaced following the release of Applegate’s memoir, You With the Sad Eyes. The book details how Applegate chose Bach over Pitt at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, a decision she reflects on with both candor and a touch of regret.

A Budding Connection with Brad Pitt

Applegate recounts that she and Pitt initially shared a platonic friendship, often spending time together at her home. “We had been platonic pals for the longest time,” she wrote in her memoir. “He’d often swing by my 750-square-foot row house with a tiny door, and we’d have barbecues and hang out, always part of a much bigger group.” Over time, this friendship evolved into a mutual attraction. Applegate took Pitt as her date to the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, a moment she describes in the book.

The Allure of Sebastian Bach

However, at the awards show, Applegate found herself captivated by Sebastian Bach. “I had spent all night staring at Bach, who was then a long-haired hunk fronting the band Skid Row,” she wrote. She ultimately decided to leave the VMAs with Bach instead of Pitt, a decision she acknowledges was a turning point.

Bach Addresses the Past

Sebastian Bach recently addressed the situation, expressing surprise at the renewed attention and offering an apology. “I was very surprised when that all hit,” Bach said in an interview with Billboard. “I was a single guy on tour, in a band, and I met a lot of girls and I apologize if I hurt her, if I hurt anybody.” He described the whirlwind of rock and roll life and acknowledged the potential for causing hurt feelings. “If I hurt anybody, I apologize for it,” he reiterated.

Aftermath and Reconciliation

Applegate notes in her memoir that Pitt was upset by her choice and the two didn’t speak for several years. Eventually, they reconciled, agreeing that Applegate’s actions were those of a young person. “Eventually, we agreed that I’d been a child, and though he deserved much better, it was time to forgive the child who dumped him for the lead singer of Skid Row,” she writes. She too noted Pitt’s subsequent success, contrasting it with Bach’s continued long hair.

A Seem Back at a Hollywood Moment

This story offers a glimpse into the early careers of three stars who would head on to achieve significant fame. It’s a reminder of youthful impulsiveness and the complexities of navigating relationships in the spotlight. You With the Sad Eyes provides a personal and revealing account of this moment in Applegate’s life, sparking renewed interest in this decades-old Hollywood tale.