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Brat Pitt thanked all the usual suspects after winning a Golden Globe -- except his children, which was an intentional and strategic move for their well-being.

If you missed it ... Pitt took home the Best Supporting Actor award Sunday night for his role in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." He shouted out fellow nominees, director Quentin Tarantino, costar Leonardo DiCaprio and also his parents -- but he made no mention of his 6 kids.

It was a curious omission, but our sources closely connected to Brad say this is par for the course -- he never mentions them publicly and wants it to remain that way. We're told he feels this is the best way to maintain their privacy, because he knows simply acknowledging his children in a speech could attract unwanted attention.

This little gal with golden locks would go on to become the youngest person ever to win the Grammy for Album of the Year ... and she was just getting started.

Though she's known to hail from Nashville, she was actually born and raised in Pennsylvania and didn't move to Music City until her teens.

After teaching herself to play guitar, this singer-songwriter burst onto the country music scene and signed her first record deal at 14. In 2006 she released her eponymous debut album, which would become the longest-charting album of the 2000s.

Her next album crossed over into the pop genre and would launch her career into the stratosphere ... leading to 5 more acclaimed albums, 10 Grammys and becoming the most awarded act in AMAs history.

She's one of the best-selling music acts in the world of all time, and even though the new movie she's in tanked at the box office ... you gotta believe she's still feline fine.

No need to be upset right now or literally cry. Ugh. Fine. Let's start again.

This bright kid started acting in local theater when she was still in high school. She'd ultimately appear in several Sundance films but it wasn't until 2014 when she landed what would become the first of her big hit after she was cast in "Fresh Off the Boat."

The show earned critical acclaim ... but that was only the beginning. She'd later star in the smash hit, "Crazy Rich Asians." The role earned her a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a comedy ... becoming the fourth Asian actress to ever earn that nod.

Before he was styling some of the biggest names in Hollywood, this cute kid was knee-deep in Cabbage Patch Kids and holiday cheer around the Christmas tree.

After this dolled-up photo, the guy went on to become one of the most recognizable celebrity fashion stylists in the game, having put outfits together for A-listers like Demi Moore, Rashida Jones, Christina Ricci, Jessica Alba, Kaley Cuoco, Minka Kelly and more.

He's also a TV personality these days, with appearances on E!'s "Fashion Police," "Project Runway All Stars," "Miss Universe," "The Comeback," "The Rachel Zoe Project," "2 Broke Girls" ... and often shows up as a panelist on E!'s Red Carpet programs. Dude's a go-to on celeb looks.

Heck, he's even had his own damn show with his name blared across the title card. So, yes ... he's a big deal.

Before she was a model and renowned actress, this little one went to school to pursue a career in journalism. She had a semester left at Columbia College Chicago before ditching journalism to pursue a career in acting. She first landed modeling gigs for several magazines and catalogs before landing some acting gigs.

She went on to star in some of the biggest movies ... including "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," "Gone Baby Gone," "Made of Honor," "Eagle Eye" and many, many more. Her work also earned critical acclaim in tons of 'Mission Impossible' movies. You may also remember her from the first season of the hit series "True Detective" ... earning a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress.

Before this princess in pigtails became one of the most successful supermodels in the world, she was just a little sweetie smiling by the Christmas tree.

Growing up in Huntington Beach, CA, she did gymnastics and played volleyball before deciding to become a model in her teens ... after being discovered at one of her mother's showroom appointments (her mom's a celeb stylist).

She broke out on the international scene at the age of 20 after landing campaigns with Gap and DKNY, and a layout in Vogue Italia.

Oprah was reportedly wowed by her on the catwalk at a Ralph Lauren fashion show in October 2011, and the next year ... she walked in her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

She'd go on to be named a VS Angel in 2015, and wore the $3 million Fantasy Bra for the show in 2016.

He's a comedian and writer who is best known for his portrayal as Kim Jong-un in the controversial 2014 film "The Interview." But, before causing a ruckus with that role ... this kid was born to Korean immigrant parents in L.A.

He'd ultimately go to UCLA where he earned a degree in English/Creative Writing while he simultaneously cofounded the largest University Asian American theater company, LCC Theater Company. He also earned a master's degree in Asian American studies.

This kid eventually would earn a bigger breakout role, playing a restaurateur in the hit show "Fresh Off the Boat." He's also appeared in "The Office" and other films including "Ant-Man and the Wasp" and "Aquaman."

This funny guy grew up to be an actor, comedian, writer, director, podcaster and producer. He was born in New York and graduated from NYU, but he didn't major in drama. He actually got his degree in education. Fantasy football fans will know him best but he's been in TONS of other TV shows too.

Some of the shows include the HBO smash hit, "Veep" and the Netflix series, "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp." He's also appeared in ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat." Some of his film credits include "The Disaster Artist" and "Daddy's Home."

Shareef O'Neal is giving an inside look of how far he's come since his serious heart surgery a year ago ... sharing behind-the-scenes videos on the anniversary of his procedure.

As we previously reported ... UCLA doctors found an irregularity with the 19-year-old's heart and he was required to go under the knife to fix the issue.

At the time, Shareef credited the docs with saving his life.

O'Neal is reflecting on his journey one year later ... sharing pics of his parents Shaq and Shaunie helping him walk for the first time post-surgery, and breaking down how he felt in that moment.

"a year ago today i was scared for my life," Shareef says. "a year ago today I was learning how to walk again . A year ago today I was turned into a new kid . A year ago today my life changed."

"I thought I was going through hell while dealing with this process but then i realized it was a blessing that it was found."

"I am very grateful for my health today and I will always be."

Shareef was sidelined for his entire first season ... but has since been able to return to the court to play for the Bruins. He's played in 10 games this season.

"I want to thank my family and friends for everything they did also .. this year has been a big struggle and I’m still finding my way back into things.."

This action-seeking thrill master grew up to become quite the actor and musician. It should come as no surprise since he's the second son of a legendary singer/actress. His wife's pretty famous too but let's keep it on this little dude.

He made his big-screen acting debut in "ATL" back in 2006 and he's since starred in "Pride," "According to Greta," "Supremacy" and 'The Hunger Games' part 1 and 2. He's also dabbled in TV ... with roles on The CW's "90210" and ABC's "Wicked City." He released his first single in 2011 and second single a few years later.

Before going live on one of the most-watched daytime talk shows, this curly girl was tearing it up in New Jersey. The former high school cheerleader was discovered while performing in her senior high school play, "The Ugly Duckling."

She's since had a stellar career that included a long run on "All My Children." She ultimately married her costar and they had 3 beautiful children. She's been the cohost of a syndicated morning talk show since 2001. She and her hubby started their own production company and in 2014 she was named one of the most powerful people in media.

Before this flower girl was a highly successful singer and actress, she won a ton of singing and talent competitions as a teenager before vaulting to national prominence as the youngest winner of "American Idol" at the time, when she was only 17 years old.

After winning 'Idol,' her career took off and she started touring and releasing studio albums. She's also acted on TV, in film and on Broadway.

Her father played in the National Football League for 9 seasons, including 8 years with the New York Giants, and she dated Jason Derulo for 3 years.

This brown-eyed kid would go on to become a teen idol and one of the best-selling music artists in the world, but before that ... he was just a Canadian kid growing up in Ontario.

Before he got discovered by his popular YouTube cover song videos, he learned how to play piano, guitar, drums and the trumpet and often busked in front of the Avon Theatre.

His cover songs are what caught the eye of a major talent manager in 2008 though, and before long he was signed with a record company ... and started collaborating with Usher!

The kid's first single was released in 2009 after he just turned 15 -- before he'd even put out an album -- and helped launch him to stardom ... along with his signature haircut.

Soon after, his album debuted at #8 and produced more hit singles, and the teenage sensation went on to perform on "The Today Show," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and at The White House for "Christmas in Washington."

He's continued to put out smash hits since then, but has taken a long break from touring and releasing new music in order to better himself ... and he's also gotten married.

Criss Angel is sharing some somber news about his young son's dire medical battle ... the leukemia is back after a brief dip into remission.

We got Criss and his kid, Johnny Crisstopher, at LAX Tuesday, and the famous illusionist told us his 5-year-old will be going back to a hospital next week to restart treatment for a rare form of leukemia.

Criss says before Johnny's readmitted, he's going to make sure the little guy has the time of his life in SoCal. Sounds like dad's got some fun stuff on tap.

You'll recall, when Johnny was first diagnosed with cancer back in 2015 at just 21 months old ... Criss set out to make a documentary on his son's chemo treatments, and to raise $1 million for pediatric cancer research.

Before this bright little babe was glowing with celebrity shine, she was just another trippy little tot with some ravishing rainbow styles growing up in Venice, California.

The tie die tot has always had a famous side because she's the celebrity spawn of a directionally driven singer and an actress who could be from a different world!

Now, this cute kid is a triple threat on the Hollywood circuit as a model for designers like Alexander Wang, an actress with credits like "Mad Max: Fury Road" and singer and songwriter and is even featured on Drake's jam "Passionfruit."

Before this hungry little guy would go on to become one of the most decorated swimmers of all time, he was just a kid enjoying chowing down in New York.

When he was 5, his family moved to Florida so his dad could coach swimming, and he was taught to swim by both parents ... though he spent more time misbehaving. That all changed when he lost at the Junior Olympics at age 14 and decided he wanted to become a champion.

The kid went on to swim at the University of Florida and was named NCAA Swimmer of the Year ... twice. While in college in 2004, he swam in his first Olympics and took home a team gold medal and an individual silver.

At the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in his first event, but followed it up with a team gold and his first individual gold in the 200-meter backstroke ... for which he also broke a world record.

The swimming sensation would ultimately participate in 4 Summer Olympics, win 6 gold medals, 3 silver and 3 bronze, and set 2 world records ... though he might be remembered most for being involved in a bonehead scandal in 2016 in Brazil.

Regardless, he's still eyeing a spot on the 2020 Olympics team ... which could make for a nice redemption story. Jeah!