9:53 AM PDT 07/30/2020
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“I’m not distracted by that. I really have to focus like a laser beam on the things I’m responsible for,” says the new White House coronavirus pandemic adviser.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is happy for Brad Pitt and his Emmy nomination for playing the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at Saturday night liveBut he admits that his focus is elsewhere.
“I can’t think of it,” Fauci said Thursday as he spoke to the Associated Press. “It’s kind of surreal. I think it’s interesting and a little strange.”
The advisor to the new White House coronavirus pandemic added: “I’m not distracted by that. I really have to focus like a laser beam on the things I’m responsible for.”
The Oscar-winning actor played Fauci during an open cold in late April; the highly respected doctor joked and wanted Pitt to play him SNL when asked about his acting preference.
Pitt played a version of Fauci that had to debunk a lot of bad information from President Donald Trump and tell people not to ingest disinfectant. In the end, Pitt broke character to thank all first responders and health workers for their tireless efforts.
“I think he did great,” Fauci said then. “I’m a big fan of Brad Pitt, and that’s why when people ask me who I’d like to play, I mention Brad Pitt. He’s one of my favorite actors.” I think he did a great job. “
“I can’t think of it”: Dr. Anthony Fauci reacts to the fact that Brad Pitt is nominated for an Emmy for playing him in “SNL”. pic.twitter.com/0r4DNR20iM
– AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) July 29, 2020
