Brad Pitt Selected as Father of the Year

In recognition of Father’s Day, Life & Style magazine released a list of the men who have demonstrated the best fatherly roles.

The star of the films Seven, Fight Club, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, among others, adopted two children and was present for the birth of his daughter during the past twelve months.

Pitt, who is raising his family with actress Angelina Jolie, beat out competition from Heath Ledger, Ryan Phillippe, Ben Affleck, Will Smith, Matthew Broderick, Chris Martin, Guy Ritchie, David Arquette and Dean Cain.