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So Bill O’Reilley did indeed ask the question, “Is Angelina Jolie addicted to adopting children?” on his show last night. What is interesting though is that there were two psychologists who came on and said that yes she might be (and naturally they brought up her past, because of course no one has a past, no one has ever changed themselves), but Bill O’Reilley was the one who was defending Angelina, saying that it’s intrusive and we don’t know her, and it’s not fair to judge her adoption reasons based on her past and on tabloid headlines.
Considering I’m not a Bill O’Reilley fan in any way, I was impressed with him.
I have a clip that I made for you to see it – it’s pretty short and I cut it where I did because then they stopped talking about Angelina and moved on to asking the psychologists about the current New York governor scandal. There wasn’t really much said at all, to be honest, but I thought fans would be interested just because of the way he stands up for her choices.
Personally, I think that it’s an insult to anyone who has more than two children who are relatively close in age. How is it that you can decide someone is filling a void without personally doing counselling with them? Some people like to have their children close in age – regardless of how many there are – so that they will grow up together and relate to each other. My sister and I have over five years between us and it wasn’t until we were adults that we got along. My kids have less than three years between them and I hope that helps them to be a little closer at a younger age. No one has asked Brad and Angelina if they’re working on having so many children so quickly because they want them all to enjoy each other, or if maybe they don’t want to wait until they’re both too old to have the energy to keep up with the kids.
Of course a professional psychologist knows more than your average person but I think it’s irresponsible for a professional to attempt to diagnose someone that they’ve never met just because they’re in the public eye.
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I’m going to be fair…I am not going to make a claim such as “Angie is a great mom,” “her kids are well adjusted,” or “they’re happy.” I won’t say this simply because I don’t know them and I don’t know anything about their parenting skills (as no one else on here does). Photos and a few film clips reveal little about their private life or about their children.
My entire thinking on this is simple: we can debate this question all day long. There will always be “psychologists” or “psychiatrists” who will take opposite sides of this argument. But I have always held the stance that we shouldn’t judge people or assume something without the facts. These people have a right to take a stance on the question posed to them, but it doesn’t mean what they say is right or wrong.
Only Angelina and Brad know what the true answer is to this debate. And until there is definitive evidence proving one way or another, then all we can do is speculate. I am sure there are people who adopt for the wrong reasons as there are people who genuinely adopt for the right reasons. Do we know which one Brad and Angelina are? Of course not. But at the same time, it isn’t our place to judge them either.
This is 100% a private and personal matter and it should have little to do with what the media claims or anyone for that matter. I don’t know Brad and Angelina so I can’t claim to vouch for their parenting skills or Angelina’s state of mind.
The reason Brad and Angelina are picked out in this debate among the non-famous or less-famous is because they continuously maintain a high level of media coverage. They are a topic of fascination for people and there will always be the positive and negative press.
As long as Brad and Angelina accept the choices they have made, then what right do I or anyone else have to question that judgment or their lifestyle choices??
So I say peace to their family and many prayers for their happiness…
I am one of 10 children born naturally to my mother. She had a child every year and a half. We are all living and close and very close to our mother. (Father died in car crash 17 years ago)
We sort of took care of each other and always had someone to play with. If 8 didn’t the 9th probably did. They were not rich and both parents worked hard to support us, but we had a great time with each other. Now my mother in her 80’s revels in her doting children. So, leave Angelina alone. There is plenty of love and attention in a big family.
Just thought i would share this with you…it was in an online article I read today…”Jolie’s past few films “A Mighty Heart”, “The Good Shepard”, “Alexander” and “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow” failed to fuel audience interest as well. Besides her borderline voyeuristic romp with Brad Pitt in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” her movie star appeal has more to do with her otherworldly beauty and “dare you to look” disposition, rather than cinematic success. And really, isn’t the sign of a good movie star a star who draws people into the theaters?”
Sherry, thought you and our fellow readers would be interested to know that Flynetonline.com has some pictures of Angie, Madd and Zee. They were visiting Brad on the set of Tree of Life.
MaryAnn and everybody, better pics can be seen at posugar.com
must have been a funny day for all.
Its cute seeing them strolling around
there is too new pics on justjared (pics of the same day of scooters…)
I understand that their high exposure is what makes people use their names for their 15minutes of fame.
This is why O’Reilly should have tried to bring other celebrities with “pasts” who have adopted, or have a large family into the concersation. EG:Sharon Stone, Mia Farrow and Julia Roberts. He could have spoken to adoptive parent societies, or large family associations, to bring perspective.
This would have shown the viewers just how lame these “professionals” opinions are. Mia Farrows children are not being followed by paps, charged with DUI’s etc. The 3 oldests are in University, one is also a spokesperson for UNICEF Youth.
Julia Roberts has had as many unstable relationships as, if not more than Angie. She is now settled into a great family life, people leave her alone. I haven’t heard anyone use her past as a reason to judge her present and future.
BlessBrangelina I agree completely with what you are saying. I think that Sherry should maybe start up some type of conversation on why Angelina is put down so much. I am sure we all have many different thoughts and ideas on this subject. Also, why only Angelina and not Brad?
Sherry I hope it’s OK, but I came across this article in response to this issue. Very interesing.
LINK:
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080312/NOISE18/803120308
I do not see the difference between this psychologist giving his opinion about Jolie than, people on this website giving their opinions about Jolie. In the end, neither on makes any sense.
Can’t people keep their noses out things that are not their business?? Let’s do some prying into yours Bill O”Reilly/expert on all things????? I think it is wonderful that they are such a together family and now have the joy of adding some more. Bet these kids have a greater quality of life than most and why not?? Keep up the great work Brad & Angelina, you are the greatest!!
Well, as a 4th of 4 and were all within 5 years of each other, i think it’s fine that brad and AJ are having kids close in age. We’ve all pretty much as turned out great(expect my brother Allen is mean to me a lot of time but i think that’s just his age) It’s not the number amount of children you have it’s how you raise them. and my parents only regret that they didn’t have more children and the only reason they didn’t is cuz my mom was very sick during all of her pregnancies so they stopped at 4.
Quacks!