Singer Justin Timberlake was targeted by serial prankster Vitalii Sediuk as he arrived at the Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week show on Tuesday afternoon with wife Jessica Biel.
The actor and singer, 38, was heading inside the show when notorious prankster Vitalii Sediuk grabbed a hold of his leg and wouldn't let go - until security swooped in and removed him, reports dailymail.co.uk.
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Beil, who was holding his hand, looked shocked but the couple appeared to quickly shake off the dramatic moment as they resumed their walk to the venue with smiles on their faces.
This security scare comes just hours after model Gigi Hadid had to escort YouTube prankster Marie Benoliel aka Marie S'Infiltre off the Chanel S/S 2020 runway after she jumped on and tried to blend in.
It started when Timberlake and Beil got...
The actor and singer, 38, was heading inside the show when notorious prankster Vitalii Sediuk grabbed a hold of his leg and wouldn't let go - until security swooped in and removed him, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Also Read:?Jennifer Lopez, Shakira to join forces for 2020 Super Bowl show
Beil, who was holding his hand, looked shocked but the couple appeared to quickly shake off the dramatic moment as they resumed their walk to the venue with smiles on their faces.
This security scare comes just hours after model Gigi Hadid had to escort YouTube prankster Marie Benoliel aka Marie S'Infiltre off the Chanel S/S 2020 runway after she jumped on and tried to blend in.
It started when Timberlake and Beil got...
- 10/3/2019
- GlamSham
Look who's laughing now! Justin Timberlake knows how to poke a little bit of fun at himself, which he needed after his startling run-in with celebrity prankster Vitalii Sediuk at Louis Vuitton's Paris Fashion Week show on Tuesday. Vitalli is known for taking things a little too far on the red carpet, and Tuesday's event was no exception. The musician and his wife Jessica Biel were making their way down the red carpet when Vitalii struck. The known king of pranks grabbed Justin's foot and held on for dear life, ending up on the ground in dramatic fashion. Luckily, security was there to get him unattached from the star and keep the situation under control. While the couple...
- 10/2/2019
- E! Online
On Tuesday, Justin Timberlake was ankled grabbed while walking hand-in-hand with his wife Jessica Biel to attend Louis VuittonSpring Summer 2020 show at Paris Fashion Week. Ukrainian reporter Vitalii Sediuk, who has repeatedly pranked celebrities on the red carpet, targeted Timberlake this time. Sediuk grabbed a hold of the 38-year-old singer’s leg and wouldn’t let go until […]
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- 10/2/2019
- by Sofia Shengelia
- Uinterview
Vitalii Sediuk strikes again. Justin Timberlake was the latest target of the celebrity prankster's antics at Louis Vuitton's Paris Fashion Week show on Tuesday. Timberlake was walking into the show's venue with wife Jessica Biel when Sediuk tried to tackle the singer, grabbing hold of his right ankle. Luckily, the only person who ended up on the ground was Sediuk, who attempted to cover his face while still holding on to Timberlake's ankle. Timberlake and Biel both looked down at the situation with concerned and confused looks on their faces as security pulled Sediuk off of Timberlake, but the singer appeared to be unharmed. Seduik is notorious for crashing red carpets and...
- 10/1/2019
- E! Online
Gigi Hadid isn't afraid to confront a prankster. The supermodel saved the day at Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show on Tuesday when a woman jumped up onto the runway during the finale at the Grand Palais. The prankster, who has been identified as YouTuber and comedian Marie Benoliel, a.k.a. Marie S'Infiltre, tried to escape security at the show, but Gigi was able to block her from getting away, escorting her away from the audience. And this isn't the first time that Gigi, 24, has come face-to-face with a stranger. Back in 2016, Gigi was exiting the MaxMara show in Milan during fashion week when she was grabbed and lifted in the air by a man, later identified as Vitalii Sediuk. As she was lifted up, Gigi...
- 10/1/2019
- E! Online
Angelina Jolie isn't worried about Vitalii Sediuk—or any other jokester for that matter. The actress has revealed that she and fiance Brad Pitt won't be increasing their security, despite Pitt getting punched in the face by Ukranian prankster Sediuk at the L.A. premiere of Maleficent on May 28. "People like that are an exception to the rule. Most fans are just wonderful," Jolie, 38, explained during the film's promotional tour in Shanghai on Tuesday, June 3 (via Associated Press). "We've had a wonderful experience over the years, [...]...
- 6/3/2014
- Us Weekly
The serial red-carpet crasher who ambushed Brad Pitt last week admits he brought trouble on himself, but says he meant no harm and doesn't need the psychiatric counseling that was part of his criminal sentencing. "I'm not complaining because I created this trouble for myself, but at the same time, I'm upset with the slandering," Ukrainian journalist Vitalii Sediuk - deemed a "nutter" by Pitt himself - tells People. Sediuk, 25, was involved in a scuffle with the actor, 50, at last Wednesday's Maleficent premiere in Los Angeles. But he claims he just wanted to hug the star. "I saw the headlines...
- 6/3/2014
- by Patrick Gomez and Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
The serial red-carpet crasher who ambushed Brad Pitt last week admits he brought trouble on himself, but says he meant no harm and doesn't need the psychiatric counseling that was part of his criminal sentencing. "I'm not complaining because I created this trouble for myself, but at the same time, I'm upset with the slandering," Ukrainian journalist Vitalii Sediuk - deemed a "nutter" by Pitt himself - tells People. Sediuk, 25, was involved in a scuffle with the actor, 50, at last Wednesday's Maleficent premiere in Los Angeles. But he claims he just wanted to hug the star. "I saw the headlines...
- 6/3/2014
- by Patrick Gomez and Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
Serial red carpet harasser Vitalii Sediuk may think of himself as a harmless prankster, but his latest victim, Brad Pitt, has another term for him: "Nutter."
Pitt opened up for the first time this week about his bizarre interaction with the former Ukranian journalist, who rushed at Pitt while the actor was walking the red carpet at the "Maleficent" premiere last week. In a statement given to People, Pitt (who took out an emergency order of protection against Sediuk) recalled the strange version of events.
"I was at the end of the line signing autographs, when out the corner of my eye I saw someone stage-diving over the barrier at me," Pitt said. "I took a step back; this guy had latched onto my lapels. I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face in my crotch, so I cracked him twice in the back of the...
Pitt opened up for the first time this week about his bizarre interaction with the former Ukranian journalist, who rushed at Pitt while the actor was walking the red carpet at the "Maleficent" premiere last week. In a statement given to People, Pitt (who took out an emergency order of protection against Sediuk) recalled the strange version of events.
"I was at the end of the line signing autographs, when out the corner of my eye I saw someone stage-diving over the barrier at me," Pitt said. "I took a step back; this guy had latched onto my lapels. I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face in my crotch, so I cracked him twice in the back of the...
- 6/3/2014
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Despite Brad Pitt running into a scary incident on the red carpet of her Maleficent movie premiere in Hollywood, Angelina Jolie will not be boosting her security for public events. The Oscar-winning actress was in Shanghai Monday to promote the Disney film, and told reporters that her fiancé's run-in with Vitalii Sediuk was nothing but an unfortunate situation that happens once in a blue moon. "People like that are the exception to the rule," she said. "Most fans are just wonderful. We've had a wonderful experience over the years, and we're very grateful for their support, and it will not change the way we behave." She also said that her longtime love is a "strong...
- 6/3/2014
- E! Online
He’s not usually one to lose his cool, but Brad Pitt was pretty miffed after Ukranian prankster Vitalii Sediuk rushed him at the premiere of “Maleficent” last week.
The “Seven” actor released a statement to People to explain his dismay over the incident which ended up breaking his pricey designer sunglasses and disrupting his red carpet session with partner Angelina Jolie.
Pitt began, "I was at the end of the line signing autographs, when out the corner of my eye I saw someone stage-diving over the barrier at me. I took a step back; this guy had latched onto my lapels.”
“I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face in my crotch, so I cracked him twice in the back of the head – not too hard – but enough to get his attention, because he did let go. I think he was then just grabbing for...
The “Seven” actor released a statement to People to explain his dismay over the incident which ended up breaking his pricey designer sunglasses and disrupting his red carpet session with partner Angelina Jolie.
Pitt began, "I was at the end of the line signing autographs, when out the corner of my eye I saw someone stage-diving over the barrier at me. I took a step back; this guy had latched onto my lapels.”
“I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face in my crotch, so I cracked him twice in the back of the head – not too hard – but enough to get his attention, because he did let go. I think he was then just grabbing for...
- 6/3/2014
- GossipCenter
Brad Pitt's attacker is breaking his silence!Ukrainian prankster Vitalii Sediuk opened up for the first time since attacking the actor at the Los Angeles premiere of "Maleficient" on May 28."Extra's" Mario Lopez asked Sediuk the question on everyone's mind: "What is wrong with you?""I don't think [there's] something wrong with me," Sediuk explained. "I am a different guy who thinks differently and has this entertainment spirit that probably people in Hollywood never experienced before. It’s something different, controversial, extraordinary and it’s hard to explain. I’m normal, at least I believe so."The former reporter later offered an apology to the actor, saying, "I apologize for inconveniences that I created to many celebrities dealing with my style of entertainment.""I feel sorry that I create inconveniences for Brangelina family because I knew there were no kids around, but they were at the premiere, and I kind...
- 6/3/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Last Wednesday, Brad Pitt was supporting his partner Angelina Jolie at the premiere of Maleficent when notorious celebrity harasser Vitalii Sediuk struck. And as it turns out, Sediuk got touchier with the movie star than we originally thought.
In an exclusive statement to People, Pitt details the attack: “I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face in my crotch, so I cracked him twice in the back of the head — not too hard — but enough to get his attention, because he did let go.”
Sediuk, who also snuck under actress America Ferrera’s dress on a...
In an exclusive statement to People, Pitt details the attack: “I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face in my crotch, so I cracked him twice in the back of the head — not too hard — but enough to get his attention, because he did let go.”
Sediuk, who also snuck under actress America Ferrera’s dress on a...
- 6/3/2014
- by Ariana Bacle
- EW.com - PopWatch
What’s the most unusual place Guy Fieri has prepared food? Jonah Hill faces up to a mistake, and Amy Poehler introduces us to a new side of Jon Hamm.
After Ukrainian comedian Vitalii Sediuk was accused of punching him on a red carpet last week, Brad Pitt has spoken out about the attack. The actor said the “nutter” was coming straight for his crotch during the Maleficent premiere, and then the guys got into a brief scuffle. And if Vitalii tries something like that again, he could get “stomped” out by Brad! [Los Angeles Times] Guy Fieri has to be one of the most innovative celebrity chefs out there, and he’s revealed just how committed he is to his craft. He tells Big Morning Buzz Live about the oddest place he’s prepped food. During a confrontation with a photographer, Jonah Hill yelled out a gay slur. Long an advocate of Lgbt rights,...
After Ukrainian comedian Vitalii Sediuk was accused of punching him on a red carpet last week, Brad Pitt has spoken out about the attack. The actor said the “nutter” was coming straight for his crotch during the Maleficent premiere, and then the guys got into a brief scuffle. And if Vitalii tries something like that again, he could get “stomped” out by Brad! [Los Angeles Times] Guy Fieri has to be one of the most innovative celebrity chefs out there, and he’s revealed just how committed he is to his craft. He tells Big Morning Buzz Live about the oddest place he’s prepped food. During a confrontation with a photographer, Jonah Hill yelled out a gay slur. Long an advocate of Lgbt rights,...
- 6/3/2014
- by Rahsheeda Ali
- TheFabLife - Movies
The man behind the punch! Ukrainian prankster Vitalii Sediuk opened up on camera for the first time since attacking Brad Pitt at the May 28 Maleficent premiere in Los Angeles. Sediuk appeared on Extra and host Mario Lopez quickly got down to the question on everyone's mind, asking, "What is wrong with you?" "I don't think [there's] something wrong with me," Sediuk replied. "I am a different guy who thinks differently and has this entertainment spirit that probably people in Hollywood never experienced before. It’s something different, controversial, [...]...
- 6/3/2014
- Us Weekly
The man behind the punch! Ukrainian prankster Vitalii Sediuk opened up on camera for the first time since attacking Brad Pitt at the May 28 Maleficent premiere in Los Angeles. Sediuk appeared on Extra and host Mario Lopez quickly got down to the question on everyone's mind, asking, "What is wrong with you?" "I don't think [there's] something wrong with me," Sediuk replied. "I am a different guy who thinks differently and has this entertainment spirit that probably people in Hollywood never experienced before. It’s something different, controversial, [...]...
- 6/3/2014
- Us Weekly
Today Brad Pitt spoke out about being attacked on the red carpet at Wednesday’s Maleficent premiere in Hollywood. The assailant was Vitalii Sediuk, a former Ukrainian television reporter and "celeb prankster" who also made headlines for sticking his head under America Ferrera’s dress at Cannes. "I was at the end of the line signing autographs, when out the corner of my eye I saw someone stage-diving over the barrier at me," Pitt told People magazine. "I took a step back; this guy had latched onto my lapels. I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face in my crotch, so I cracked him twice in the back of the head – not too hard – but enough to get his attention, because he did let go. I think he was then just grabbing for a hand hold because the guys were on him, and he reached up...
- 6/3/2014
- by Anna Silman
- Vulture
Brad Pitt has spoken out for the first time since he was attacked at the Los Angeles “Maleficent” premiere on May 28. Pitt was attending with Angelina Jolie and their children when he was attacked by notorious red carpet prankster Vitalii Sediuk. “I was at the end of the line signing autographs, when out the corner of my eye I saw someone stage-diving over the barrier at me,” Pitt said in a statement to People magazine. “I took a step back; this guy had latched onto my lapels. I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face...
- 6/3/2014
- by Jason Hughes
- The Wrap
Vitalii Sediuk insists he isn't crazy. Brad Pitt doesn't sound convinced. Speaking out for the first time since the notorious red carpet prankster got way too close for comfort at the L.A. premiere of Maleficent last week, Pitt has given his version of what went down when Sediuk breached the barrier that was in place to keep the crowd at bay. "I was at the end of the line signing autographs, when out the corner of my eye I saw someone stage-diving over the barrier at me," the actor, whose entire family was in attendance that night, recalled the incident in a statement to People. "I took a step back; this guy had latched onto my lapels. I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his...
- 6/3/2014
- E! Online
Following the altercation with red carpet prankster Vitalii Sediuk at the Maleficant premiere in Hollywood on May 28, Brad Pitt has opened up about the surprise attack that landed the Ukrainian ex-journalist behind bars. Pitt was at the premiere of Angelina Jolie's latest fantasy film with their children Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, 9, Shiloh, 8, and Knox, 5, when Sediuk leapt over a barrier at the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard and tried to grab the World War Z star's face. Video: Red Carpet Prankster in Custody After Brad Pitt Attacked at 'Maleficent' Premiere "I was at the end of the line
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- 6/2/2014
- by Debbie Emery
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brad Pitt has issued an official statement to People regarding the red carpet attack that took place at the Maleficent premiere in La last week. Notorious Hollywood prankster Vitalii Sediuk reportedly attempted to punch Brad as he posed for photos with fans, and the actor retaliated by hitting Vitali over the head. Brad spoke out about the scuffle on Monday, saying: "I was at the end of the line signing autographs, when out the corner of my eye I saw someone stage-diving over the barrier at me. I took a step back; this guy had latched onto my lapels. I looked down and the nutter was trying to bury his face in my crotch, so I cracked him twice in the back of the head - not too hard - but enough to get his attention, because he did let go. I think he was then just grabbing for a...
- 6/2/2014
- by Brittney Stephens
- Popsugar.com
When Brad Pitt joined fiancée Angelina Jolie last Wednesday for the premiere of Maleficent, he thought it would be a celebratory night for the family. But prior to walking the carpet with Jolie and five of their six kids - Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, 9, Shiloh, 8, and Knox, 5½ - Pitt clashed with notorious Ukranian ex-journalist Vitalii Sediuk, who jumped a police barrier to get to the actor. Sediuk was promptly arrested, and Pitt continued to sign autographs for eager fans. In an exclusive statement to People, Pitt is now giving his take on the run-in. "I was at the end of the line signing autographs,...
- 6/2/2014
- by Mary Green
- PEOPLE.com
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