• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia

Trendingnow

1

AI CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft set aside their rivalry to warn Congress AI is making it too easy to design and create bioweapons

2

MacKenzie Scott's approach to her $26 billion giving spree was inspired by a book she read in college about writing

3

Social Security faces a 24% cut in 2032—that's a $345 billion hit to retirees nationwide, watchdog says

1

AI CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft set aside their rivalry to warn Congress AI is making it too easy to design and create bioweapons

2

MacKenzie Scott's approach to her $26 billion giving spree was inspired by a book she read in college about writing

3

Social Security faces a 24% cut in 2032—that's a $345 billion hit to retirees nationwide, watchdog says
LifestyleHollywood
Europe

Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, and Steven Spielberg’s agents have a new boss as French billionaire buys Hollywood talent powerhouse CAA

Prarthana Prakash
By
Prarthana Prakash
Prarthana Prakash
Europe Business News Reporter
Down Arrow Button Icon
Prarthana Prakash
By
Prarthana Prakash
Prarthana Prakash
Europe Business News Reporter
Down Arrow Button Icon
September 8, 2023, 8:05 AM ET
Francois-Henri Pinault
Francois-Henri Pinault's holding company Artémis will buy top Hollywood talent agency CAA. David Paul Morris—Bloomberg/Getty Images

The billionaire Pinault family will play a leading role in Hollywood after agreeing to buy a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency, a talent management company that boasts Brad Pitt and Steven Spielberg among the A-listers it represents. 

Recommended Video

Artémis, French businessman François-Henri Pinault’s holding company which owns assets worth more than $40 billion, will buy an estimated 53% stake in CAA from private equity firm TPG, which first acquired a stake in the agency in 2010.

The deal would put the value of CAA at $7 billion including debt, the Financial Times reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. 

“As a leader in its field with an outstanding management team, a crystal-clear focus on providing world-class service to world-class clients and a tremendous track record of growth, CAA has all the relevant characteristics to be part of the Artémis family, adding increased diversity, both in terms of geographical footprint and business activities, to our other assets,” Artémis’ Pinault said in a statement announcing the deal Thursday. 

The deal comes at a tricky time for the movie industry as it faces writer and actor strikes that have halted production for a number of projects. Unions have raised concerns over compensation, working conditions, and new technologies like artificial intelligence, and studios are yet to reach a deal to address those matters.     

Welcome to Hollywood

Talks between one of France’s richest men and CAA have been underway for a few months, with early reports emerging in July. The agency, founded in 1975, has built a reputation for being a powerful institution in the movie industry.

The current leadership team at the talent agency will remain—Bryan Lourd, who represents the likes of George Clooney, will take the helm as the group’s CEO, and Kevin Huvane and Richard Lovett, will remain cochairmen along with Lourd. The three have made “long-term commitments” to be at CAA, according to a statement by TPG Thursday.

CAA’s deal comes about a year after the agency acquired rival ICM Partners for $750 million, boosting its role as a Hollywood powerhouse. And for its part, CAA has looked beyond the movie business and has worked with sports personalities.

Other major talent houses have raised money in recent years to grow into new areas. For instance, Endeavor, one of CAA’s biggest rivals, has the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the World Wrestling Entertainment among its holdings. 

Artémis is an important player in the luxury world, as Pinault is the chairman of Kering, the conglomerate that owns Gucci and Saint Laurent. The French holding company also has investments elsewhere, such as in auction house Christie’s, but the deal with CAA would mark its foray into Hollywood. 

Pinault is estimated to be worth $38 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

A stake in the talent agency will diversify Artémis’ portfolio outside Europe and grow its footprint in a lucrative industry. In some ways, the stake could up Kering’s competition with luxury behemoth LVMH, which has made inroads with the entertainment world by making singer Pharrell Williams the creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton.

Kering has been trying its hand venturing into film—in April, Saint Laurent became the first luxury brand with a movie subsidiary, called Saint Laurent Productions. Kering has also been a partner for the Cannes Film Festival since 2015, the New York Times reported.

Even if the investment is a first of its kind for Artémis, Pinault is no stranger to the world: He’s married to actress Salma Hayek Pinault, who is also a CAA client. 

CAA and Artémis didn’t immediately return Fortune’s request for comment.

About the Author
Prarthana Prakash
By Prarthana PrakashEurope Business News Reporter
LinkedIn icon

Prarthana Prakash was a Europe business reporter at Fortune.

See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon

Latest in Lifestyle

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025

Most Popular

Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Finance
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam
By Fortune Editors
October 20, 2025
Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • Pinterest icon

Latest in Lifestyle

bs
CommentaryCalifornia
I’ve sold property on California’s Central Coast for decades. The buyers chasing ranch and winery estates are after more than a lifestyle
By Lindsey HarnJune 6, 2026
10 minutes ago
Gen Z is ditching college for ‘more secure’ trade jobs—but boilermakers and welders actually rank among the worst entry-level jobs
SuccessGen Z
Gen Z is ditching college for ‘more secure’ trade jobs—but boilermakers and welders actually rank among the worst entry-level jobs
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 6, 2026
1 hour ago
As the World Cup draws millions to 11 U.S. cities, measles—not Ebola—may be the biggest concern
HealthHealth
As the World Cup draws millions to 11 U.S. cities, measles—not Ebola—may be the biggest concern
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 5, 2026
17 hours ago
trump
Arts & EntertainmentWhite House
Trump says Knicks owner James Dolan invited him to Game 3 of the NBA Finals and he’s going
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressJune 5, 2026
19 hours ago
fa
North AmericaWorld Cup
The ‘soccer’ vs. ‘football’ war has a 160-year history — and your snobbish friends are wrong about which one is right
By Kirk Bowman and The ConversationJune 5, 2026
20 hours ago
pelley
Arts & EntertainmentMedia
‘I paid the price’: Workers share their Scott Pelley moments of boss talkback — and what it cost them
By Matt Sedensky and The Associated PressJune 5, 2026
21 hours ago

Most Popular

AI CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft set aside their rivalry to warn Congress AI is making it too easy to design and create bioweapons
AI
AI CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft set aside their rivalry to warn Congress AI is making it too easy to design and create bioweapons
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 5, 2026
1 day ago
MacKenzie Scott's approach to her $26 billion giving spree was inspired by a book she read in college about writing
Success
MacKenzie Scott's approach to her $26 billion giving spree was inspired by a book she read in college about writing
By Sydney LakeJune 5, 2026
1 day ago
Social Security faces a 24% cut in 2032—that's a $345 billion hit to retirees nationwide, watchdog says
Economy
Social Security faces a 24% cut in 2032—that's a $345 billion hit to retirees nationwide, watchdog says
By Nick LichtenbergJune 5, 2026
1 day ago
Current price of oil as of June 5, 2026
Personal Finance
Current price of oil as of June 5, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerJune 5, 2026
24 hours ago
Ohio city workers are covering automated license plate readers with trash bags as officials sound the alarm on 'egregious violations' of privacy
Cybersecurity
Ohio city workers are covering automated license plate readers with trash bags as officials sound the alarm on 'egregious violations' of privacy
By Sasha RogelbergJune 3, 2026
3 days ago
'Big Tech is desperate': Amazon engineers are calling out the tech giant for its $200 billion in data center spending after slashing 30,000 workers
Environment
'Big Tech is desperate': Amazon engineers are calling out the tech giant for its $200 billion in data center spending after slashing 30,000 workers
By Sasha RogelbergJune 5, 2026
1 day ago

© 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.