Published 17:12 IST, August 1st 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Brad Pitt's SNL performance playing him: 'I think he did a great job'

In a recent interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci revealed that he was not bothered by Brad Pitt's SNL performance in which he played a caricature of Fauci.

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Br Pitt was just minated for an Emmy Award for playing role of Dr. Anthony Fauci on Saturday Night Live (SNL). Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is  director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases revealed that he was t affected by Br Pitt's performance, as he h more important things to focus on. Dr. Anthony Fauci even ded that he was a huge fan of Br Pitt. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Br Pitt's Emmy mination for Saturday Night Live (SNL)

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After Br Pitt received an Emmy mination for playing Dr. Anthony Fauci on SNL,  White House vel coronavirus pandemic viser revealed how he felt in an interview with  Associated Press. Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that it did t go to his he. doctor ded that it was somewhat surrealistic. physician also thought that it was interesting and a little bit strange.

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 White House vel coronavirus pandemic viser stated that he did t get distracted by that. He really h to focus like a laser beam on things that he was responsible for. Br Pitt played role of Dr. Anthony Fauci during a cold open in late April. In fact, when asked about his actor preference, Dr. Anthony Fauci even joked that he wanted Br Pitt to play him on SNL. 

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During SNL , Br Pitt played a version of Dr. Anthony Fauci who debunked a lot of misinformation that was shared online by President Donald Trump. He also told people t to ingest disinfectant during pandemic. Finally, at end of cold open, Br Pitt broke character to thank all first responders and health care workers who were working hard to keep ors safe during COVID-19 pandemic. 

Anthony Fauci mentioned that Br Pitt did a great job in SNL. Moreover, Fauci also revealed that he was a great fan of Br Pitt. Fauci claimed that reason he named Pitt because he was his favourite actor. Finally, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that he thought Br Pitt did a great job. 

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17:12 IST, August 1st 2020