Brad Pitt

WHAT DID BRAD PITT LEARN FROM JOHNNY DEPP?

We’ve always been Team Brad when discussing the Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt divorce. As of now, they are both legally single, but not yet divorced- in fact, the divorce has gone on 3 times as long as their two year marriage! It may never end. They keep dragging each other into court for one thing or another- custody of the fast-growing kids, the French winery etc. Angelina is constantly -and deliberately- photographed on outings with each child, appearing to be a devoted mother, as she insists that Brad abused her and his children. We were startled to learn that Brad has the SAME powerful PR team used by Johnny Depp to save HIS reputation. Granted, we appreciate that Brad has never said a negative word about Angelina, but he might have something to hide if he hired those PR people…

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IS EMILY RATAJKOWSKI GETTING EVEN?

SOME Hollywood divorces are not destined to be friendly – or for that matter, easy. It’s clear that model Emily Ratajkowski was flabbergasted when she found out that her husband Sebastian Bear McClard was apparently guilty of cheating and other unsavory activities, and she filed for divorce. Very subtly, she’s been “punishing” him ever since. Seems like every day we see new paparazzi photos of her all dolled up and looking fabulous. Your read here about her wisecrack that her husband “thought he was a 10 because he pulled her- but she happens to like UGLY men.” NOW the rumors about Emily and Brad Pitt are swirling, but keep in mind Brad’s relationships with women have been strictly undercover during his divorce. SOMEBODY is spreading these rumors- (which no one is denying) WHO could it be?

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BRAD PITT AND CLARK GABLE HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON

When we first saw Brad Pitt with Ana de Armas on the red carpet for the Marilyn Monroe movie Blonde, we thought he might be playing Clark Gable in the film. Turns out he was the producer, but it would have been good casting. There IS a resemblance and Brad is the same age Clark was when he starred in The Misfits with Marilyn. It’s rumored that Monroe contributed to Gable’s death. She kept him waiting day after day in the hot sun on location for the western, while she fretted in her dressing room. When the movie wrapped, Gable said “I’m glad this picture is finished – she damn near gave me a heart attack.” The NEXT day he DID have a heart attack, and he died ten days later at the age of 58…

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MEN IN SKIRTS CLUB: ASAP ROCKY IS AN ACTIVE MEMBER

And so it begins…the summer of THE SKIRT. Just days after Brad Pitt had the world abuzz when he flaunted a skirt to his Bullet Train premier, we have Rihanna’s baby-daddy ASAP Rocky looking right at home in a black leather skirt and Givenchy sweatshirt. Not much of a surprise because fashion-forward Rocky was one of the earliest rappers to try a skirt. We ARE surprised that anyone in their right mind  would choose to wear this outfit on a sizzling hot summer day in New York. Amazing, but some people dress without giving a second thought to the weather. Now that the male skirt is becoming quite acceptable, we can’t help but wonder if the mini-skirt IS NEXT…

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THE NEW IMPROVED BRAD PITT

Here’s a rare glimpse of Brad Pitt– and it’s strictly business. He’s in Paris promoting his new film Bullet Train, which could turn out to be a blockbuster. He used to be spotted out and about in Hollywood frequently, but his marriages to two of the most famous women in the world taught him how to avoid paparazzi. He’s been hiding out at his Hollywood Hills Craftsman home of late. (Every time we shop at the Gelson’s at the bottom of his hill we look for him. No luck, but cashiers there see him occasionally.) Brad claims to have cleaned up the behavior that wrecked his marriages. With Jennifer Aniston, he admits he smoked pot and laid on the couch all day when he wasn’t working. With second wife Angelina Jolie, the problem was his drinking. He spent a year and a half in AA and even gave up smoking cigarettes. We’re guessing his next romance will be with a waitress or bit player – someone not famous…

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BRAD PITT IS AN EXPERT AT UNDERCOVER LIASIONS

Is Brad Pitt actually dating someone? That’s the question buzzing through the gossipy media- although there ARE no photos to back it up! It’s been almost six years since he and Angelina Jolie split and paparazzi are still DYING to score a photo of Brad, 58, with a female companion. Keep in mind, Angelina Jolie made sure she was photographed with The Weeknd when they had a dinner date. European sources are insisting that Brad has been seeing Swedish singer Lykke Li, 35, who happens to be a neighbor of his in Los Feliz. We can’t help but wonder how they met – was it online? Or at their local Gelson’s supermarket? Of course, Brad was also linked to another neighbor- actress Ali Shawkat – and that just turned out to be a friendship. So far, sneaky Brad is keeping his dalliances a secret…

BEN AFFLECK AND BRAD PITT HAVE A LOT IN COMMON

In Ben Affleck’s Howard Stern interview he remarked that while he was married to Jennifer Garner and they had three kids, that he felt trapped and would drink too much and fall asleep on the couch. Long after his divorce from Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt confessed that HE would smoke and drink too much and fall asleep on the couch. Both guys were obviously unhappy and didn’t know what to do about it. We’re betting Brad’s marriage to Angelina Jolie ended in a similar way. The DIFFERENCE between Brad and Ben is that Brad carefully chose his words and never mentioned Aniston in a negative way. By saying he felt “trapped” Ben implied that Garner was the cause and we don’t think he meant to. He has always admired and praised his ex-wife.

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JENNIFER ANISTON: WHAT WERE THE SAD MEMORIES THE FRIENDS REUNION BROUGHT BACK?

Jennifer Aniston surprised everyone when she revealed that filming the Friends Reunion was NOT EASY for her. She said it brought back a lot of memories that were not necessarily good. In fact it was the “hardest time of her life.” At one point she even had to walk off camera to compose herself. She explained that the reunion reminded her about what was going on in her life at that time. She didn’t explain- but we CAN. Jennifer’s marriage to Brad Pitt was unravelling and she desperately wanted it to work. (Brad has admitted he became a couch potato- smoking and drinking too much) Remember when Jennifer’s character Rachel on Friends became pregnant? That script was written because Jen WAS pregnant in real life -and eventually had a miscarriage. Being reminded of the loss of her marriage and child was not easy for Jennifer…

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SHILOH JOLIE-PITT IS A FEMALE VERSION OF HER DAD

Can’t help but wonder what Brad Pitt thinks about the metamorphosis of his daughter Shiloh. When he and Angelina were together, they were very accepting of Shiloh’s desire to wear boys clothing and they even called her by a boys name when she insisted. During the past year, Shiloh turned 15, got the braces off her teeth, and started growing out her short boyish haircut. But she was NEVER seen in a dress. UNTIL, that is, Angelina started promoting her new film Eternals on red carpets everywhere. Shiloh has been by her side, dressing up a little more each time, and shyly enjoying the attention. She looks just like her heartthrob dad and has gradually started experimenting with makeup and hairstyles. With her looks, she could easily become a model or actress…

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BRAD PITT MUST HAVE SOME MONSTROUS LAWYER BILLS

While perusing the LA Times this morning we noticed a rather interesting looking guy in an unexpected ad for the Brioni store in Beverly Hills. Whoa! Closer inspection revealed the guy to be Brad Pitt! Just last month we were surprised to see Brad selling De’Longhi coffeemakers because he RARELY appears in ads. Now he’s the Global Ambassador for the Brioni label – he represents a “more relaxed vision” for the traditional menswear company. Obviously Brad’s divorce and custody problems are costing him a LOT of money…

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