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Mary-Louise Parker recently mentionedBrad Pitt in an interview with Parade.com. The two had worked together while filming The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. It seems that Brad made quite the impression on her. She described him like this:
“Brad is actually a lovely, smart person, not to mention gorgeous. People just project so much onto him and Angelina [Jolie] which isn’t true. I just find it so bizarre. It’s like you’ve never been in the room with this person, much less met them but you’re convinced as to who they are and what they’re [sic] morality is.”
You know, that’s exactly it, isn’t it? The people who spout nothing but disdain for either Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie – or both – are almost always people who don’t know them. Take this snarky column in The Globe and Mail (Canadian newspaper). The author writes on and on about how neither of them deserve any of the attention they get in the media, particularly Angelina Jolie; she refers to her as a mediocre actress and seems unimpressed by Angie‘s work with the UNHCR. She claims the only reason that we have any interest in the couple at all is because the media has managed to drag out the story of the Jen/Brad breakup and the Brad/Angie hook up for years and other than that, there’s nothing interesting about them.
Of course, I have trouble taking someone seriously when they title their column “Bored with Brangie” and then proceed to write about these so-called boring people for over 20 paragraphs. I don’t know about you, but when someone or something bores me I tend to ignore it rather than waste my time blathering on and on about it.
But while people criticize them constantly, it’s interesting to note that for the most part, the people who really do know Brad and Angelina have nothing but good things to say. Mary-Louise Parker isn’t the first person I’ve heard refer to Brad as smart. People constantly mention how nice they both are. The ones who actually know them and spend time with them are generally very positive. Take this article over at People where Wanted co-stars described Angelina as “a cool woman” and Brad as “a good dude”.
So why is it that people who have never exchanged a word with them feel so negative towards them? It’s interesting, this whole double-edged sword of fame. I’m not sure how well I could handle it. Readers here never see the occasional comments that come through the moderation queue where people passing through rip me apart, saying nasty things about me (and it might be more meaningful if they were brave enough to leave an actual authentic email address instead of a fake one), but believe me, they’re there at least once a week. It’s only a handful of snark among so many great comments so it doesn’t bother me, but I don’t know how I could handle the kind of negativity that gets thrown at Brad, Angelina, and so many other celebrities on a regular basis. I guess that’s why so many of them refuse to read the tabloids at all.
That’s why I’m always so glad to read something like Mary-Louise Parker‘s comments because it means much more to the fans to read something from people who actually interact with the Jolie-Pitt family, don’t you agree?
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Angie was asked once if she payed attention to the things the press says about her and she answered like i would have expected it. that she just ignores the mags and lives her life.
THATS the only correct thing to do and i think that ANgie is self-confident enough to know that its just junk even if she would read it. she knows that there are people who love her or dislike her, thats only normal.
living in the Hollywood business i guess people must be accustomed to this.
First and foremost i’d like to thank you, Sherry, for making this a safe haven for me and all the other people that admire this amazing family. For filtering out all the negative and hurtful comments about a family that i love and yourself because i go on so many websites and see alot of hatred off people that don’t even know much about them..knowing just what they read in unreliable magazines etc. I also see alot of love out there for them but it’s always the negative comments that get to me more. So thank you for not allowing that rubbish to get through. Secondly, as far as i know BBT loves Angelina and would never say a bad thing about her. That’s the impression i’ve got so i doubt he would’ve made hostile comments about Brad and Ange without joking about it like Sherry suggested. From what i see everyone that knows Brad and Ange on a personal level really admire them and the people that hate them seem to be jealous idiots that speak nonsense. I mean they could try give us some valid comments atleast. On the whole i find it kind of funny that people could hate such a normal, generous and beautiful family. I think it says alot about the person you are if you have those kind of feelings about good people and people you don’t know…
I think Miss Parker’s comments and the extended discussion by Sherry can, and must, be applied to all celebrities.
“You know, that’s exactly it, isn’t it? The people who spout nothing but disdain for INSERT CELEBRITY NAME HERE are almost always people who don’t know them.”
It is unreasonable to think we can know or fully understand the personal goings-on of these famous strangers. It is, therefore, unproductive to make assumptions or to assign blame or praise regarding private relationships.
I assert that great individuals do not always make compatible couples. The worth of each person is not necessarily diminished because the couple chooses to part.
Simply because we hear or read a celebrity interview or enjoy one of his/her movies does not mean we really know that person.
I am quite sure that I would not trust any one of these people to care for my own children. They are strangers to me no matter how many times their names appear on this or that top ten list.
I see, another stupid rumor made up by the haters.
Thanks for clarifying that Sherry. I am glad BBT rep nibbed in the bud right away but as some one else mentioned this wont be published real far.
Now what I am most suprised about is the manipulation and stupidity of the media.
I mean this was on yahoo news.
I didn’t have to do anything other then to sighn on to yahoo and sure enough there was news of angie printed as truth.
I think of them as a good source so I was immdieatly just taken aback by what BBT supposedly said as it really is nothing like all the great things he has said about her in the past.
Even when I went to do some fact checking of my own and found no article on Ask Men it still didn’t hit me that this was a bunch of BS.
I guess I won’t trust anything that I don’t see coming out of there own mouth , ha I guess thats what it comes down to.
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2008/06/jolie_just_your_normal_everyda.php
McAvoy dished to “Extra” about the lovely Jolie, saying, “As crazy as her life is, or as big a humungous superstar as she is, she’s just very approachable, very normal. You can have a good old chat with her.” James also revealed that Pitt and their four children, Maddox, Zahara, Pax and Shiloh, visited the “Wanted” set, and that they are “very nice people, very chilled out.”
i smell jealousy from the author.
Sherry,
I love your site! Keep on sharing!!!
Interesting discussion, Sherry. I read the Globe and Mail column and I cringed as I did so. Whenever I read articles on the JPs, I try to keep an open mind (knowing that not everyone like them) and also put it in my mind that so much of what is written about them is actually junk. But reading this piece by this Lynn Crosbie lady, it was difficult not to be upset. I particularly do not like her implication that Angie runs after married/taken men. While that may seem true superficially, none of us know what really went on in these relationships. Granted, she has every right to her opinion, but it’s sad again when people who do not know them personally makes comments such as hers.
So it really is a good thing when those people who know them and who have worked with them say that they are good people. I’m sure not everyone in movieland believe in or like them, but for the most part, they seem to well-liked. And since these people have first hand experience, I believe them. As BlessBrangelina said, I also think these people, if they don’t really like them, will just say generic comments or not comment at all. I don’t think they’re that hypocritical.
I agree with what Original jpf said, that the need to criticize Angie is because she doesn’t really pay attention to what others think about how she lives her life and that she has the courage to make decisions and take their consequences. She said it best in her EW interview when asked why she thinks she’s a polarizing figure: “I’d like to think it’s because I’m not neither here nor there in my life. I think anybody that makes a decision about where they stand is going to cause strong opinions about them. But I think that’s what you should be hoping for in life, so I take that as a very good sign. That some people support me and some people really don’t like me tells me that I’m making decisions and I’m standing strong for something I believe in. I’m making choices in life. And that’s the right thing to do.” BRAVO, ANGIE!
Thanks Sherry, a good topic to discuss. Am sorry that you are the brant of some people’s disgruntled/childish behaviour.
We appreciate your hard work.
I agree with mostly everyone. But I do think that if MLP, CateB or Common were just being nice, they would have just made “generic” comments. Such as “she’s nice, or he/she’s ok!” Or as someone said not comment at all!
I think both Cate and MLP have now on record, challenged the image the media feeds people, as false. They have both had the opportunity to work/associate for long periods with Brad and Angie.
@Neela, that’s just abominable isn’t it, putting words in people’s mouths like the tabloids do? I read that on another site.
I bet this denial by BBT will not be printed far and wide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<<
So many things bother me about this. It’s a relief to commune with a lot of like minded folks, I have to tell you all. If I were Angie and Brad, I don’t think I’d be able to cope with the criticism and negativity. They are strong, strong people. Very few people must know what their world is really like. I’m sure that the people who surround them in their day to day life are fairly normal, and treat them with the common decency that anyone would in the actual presence of another person (as opposed to the anonymity of a computer keyboard, where everyone feels free to take a pot shot).
It bothers me that so much of the criticism is levelled at Angelina, while Brad is usually seen as the stable one, as well. I know we had this discussion already… but it’s been on my mind more lately with some of the vile new parenting criticisms that have surfaced (that fake nanny confessions that the kids eat only junk, that they’re out of control, etc etc). It’s horrible – who could slander a child? Why is Angelina always the neurotic mother, battling anorexia, alcoholism, overworking, neglecting the children, etc etc? Anyone who listens to her, or Brad, or anyone who has been around them knows what slander it is, yet it still gets printed. I wonder if the people who write it have children, and how they would feel if someone wrote a similar thing about their parenting abilities?
Thanks for your answer Ligaya….i remember that everytime someone said negative things about Brangelina it all turned out to be a rumor, the best and actual example BBT. i had the same thought that actors working together would put their co-workers in the best light to make the movie a success. but Sherry is right, Mary-Louise stated the obvious and many others already said that, so there is no doubt about believing her.
magnolia, bbt’s rep just went on record to access hollywood that he never said that, and in fact, an article wherein he allegedly made those comments could not be found on the askmen.com site.
so, it’s just one of those rumors that got out of hand.
I see no importance to bore myself on envious much less ignorant people. If they find pleasure in spitting on Angie and Brad, so be it, at the end of the day when everything is over, the one above is the only one who has the right to judge us. And where do you think those ignorant once stand, in the bottomless pit then Angie and Brad will be at the penthouse.
Sherry, just to let you know, Ange did an interview over at MTV News about Wanted! It’s great! :D
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1589416&vid=250482
Magnolia, I read that somewhere or other too but I didn’t take it as being a serious statement. BBT has a quirky sense of humor and I think he was joking around. I could be totally wrong but I read it as a joke, like “Oh haha, yep she’ll leave Brad Pitt and come back to me any day now, haha”.
I was wondering whether any of you had seen the article in the yahoo news entertainment section.
It was about Billy Bob Thourton comments to AskMen magazine in refference to Angelina Jolie.
He said some really negative things about Angelina Jolie and Brad, it was pretty bad, I was really taken aback.
I guess he is jealous of Brad after all. Maybe it just hi him that he will never find some one like Angie agian.
I am sorry I am rambaling but to be more specific he said that Angie was just going thru a High school faze with brad and that she would get over it.
And then he said that when she does he may or may not be there for her.
I am going to go find the link to this now but it was AskMen which is usually a reputable source.
Errrr Kim .. I live in Toronto and the GLOBE AND MAIL is most decidedly RIGHT WING ..they are not in anyway or form considered Left wing or even a little bit right of center they are far right along with the National Post. In Toronto aside from the independent weeklys like NOW mag the other anything that closely resembles anything leftist is Toronto Star.
PS Jack Layton of the NDP and anyone who supports workers, working poor and exploited are number one in my book and to some extent I think Ms Jolie does too!
Oh I absolutely agree with you! Wouldn’t it be even nicer if we could meet them and judge for ourselves? *sigh* wishful thinking, I guess :)
I planned on editing but clicked accidentally. I think you’re smart enough to understand it all. :)
Sherry,
If you to go sony.aol.com
there is a heading about the photocover AJ recently did. But in addition if you scroll through the pictures there are some great, clear pictures of the property in Southern France (if nothing else, sigh…)