Cheap Brad Pitt

Apr 8, 2008, 12:00 GMT

01/27/2008 - Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals - Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA USA © Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reportedly asked for a 95 per cent discount on a Texas hotel.

The pair - who have four children and are said to be expecting twins - wanted to stay at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa near Austin in Texas while Brad was shooting 'Tree of Life', but were stunned to find out the suite cost $2,000 a night.

Instead of paying the fee, Brad's people reportedly asked the manager to let them stay in Litton House - a 2,600 sq ft residence separate from the main resort - for 30 days for the price of $3,000, which is a 95 per cent discount on the standard rate.

However, sources close to the couple say they didn't ask for the discount because they couldn't afford the price, they simply wanted to stick to the budget for 'Tree of Life'.

Brad took on the role in the independent film after lead actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental prescription drugs overdose in January.

Brad and Angelina eventually decided to stay in a rented house near the rest of the cast and crew in Smithville, Texas.

Angelina has also been in touch with the property managers about holding a fundraising event at the resort, another possible reason for asking for the discount.

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