Why is Josh Brolin trending on Twitter? Fans apologize to star after he's compared to the father of Colorado Springs shooter 

Josh Brolin compared to father of Colorado Springs gunman (Image via CBS and Getty Images)
Josh Brolin compared to father of Colorado Springs gunman (Image via CBS and Getty Images)

Avengers: Infinity War Josh Brolin actor is trending on Twitter for the wrong reasons. The celebrated film star is being compared to Aaron Brick, the father of the suspected gunman in the Club Q, Colorado Springs shooting. Netizens endlessly compared the two for their facial features.

The suspect, Anderson Lee Aldrich’s father, Brick appeared in an interview outside of his San Diego residence with CBS 8. In the exclusive interview, the MMA-fighter turned adult entertainer shockingly expressed relief that his son was not gay. Brick said in the interview:

“They started telling me about the incident, a shooting involving multiple people, and then I find it was a gay bar and I was like ‘oh my god, is he gay? S**t, is he gay?’ And he’s not gay, so I said, ‘Phhhewww…’”

Aaron Brick also stated that his family were Mormon and that he was a “conservative Republican and we don’t do gay.”

Speaking about Aldrich’s upbringing, that father admitted to praising the former, who goes by they/them pronouns, for showcasing violent behavior. Brick admitted:

“I told him it works. It is instant and you’ll get immediate results.”

Speaking about his views on firearms, Brick revealed that he believes that “guns are good.” He added:

“To me the guns are the hands. I do believe in the right to bear arms.”

Anderson Lee Aldrich’s court appearance is scheduled to take place on December 6. He is currently being held without bail and is facing murder and hate crime charges.

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Netizens compare Aaron Brick to Josh Brolin

Internet users could not help but notice that the gunman’s father and Josh Brolin looked incredibly similar. Many noted that the two had the same facial features and frame. Several netizens endlessly compared the two.

Others also felt sympathetic towards the actor as he was being compared to Brick, who appeared homophobic during the interview. The fact that his son, Aldrich, opened fire at dozens of people and killed five members of the LGBTQ community did not help Josh Brolin’s case.

A few tweets read:

At the time of writing this article, Josh Brolin had not responded to his comparison to Aaron Brick.


What is Josh Brolin’s net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the 54-year-old actor boasts a fortune of $45 million. The noteworthy actor has made his money mostly through his career in the entertainment industry.

Brolin’s first notable role was in the 1985 cult classic The Goonies, where he played the role of Brandon Walsh. His role as Wild Bill Hickok in the ABC television series The Young Riders was also critically acclaimed.

The actor also starred in the Oscar-winning film No Country for Old Men. In 2008, Josh Brolin was nominated for an Oscar himself for playing Dan White in Milk.

Adding to his accolades, he has also received the NYFCC and NBR Awards awards for Best Supporting Actor.

Apart from starring in front of the camera, he was also the executive producer of The People Speak. He wrote and directed X as well.

Josh Brolin has also sold his Los Angeles Brentwood home for $6.55 million, paid $1.1 million for a Simi Valley, California home, and owns a $3.55 million home in the suburbs of Atlanta which adds to his fortune.

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