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Brad Pitt Makes America Great
A new picture of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has surfaced, reportedly taken at mom-to-be Angelina’s baby shower before giving birth to daughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt on May 27th. Looks like they’re having an absolute blast with those white feather boas on their heads! Bigger picture in the gallery. Thanks to Harmoni and Nancy!!
UPDATE 1 :: Added two more ADORABLE photos: 1) Angelina carrying baby Zahara in a Namibian desert 2) Angelina holding a balloon while Brad laughs next to her.
UPDATE 2 :: Apologies, images removed! Replaced with Brad Pitt featured in the latest issue of Newsweek’s "15 People Who Make America Great" (he’s on the cover). Article after the jump.
Brad Pitt
Newsweek, July 3-10, 2006
He lured the paparazzi to Africa, where people really needed the attention.
If it wasn’t for Brad Pitt, most Americans would never have heard of Namibia. They might not know about AIDS orphans in South Africa, or the plight of children in Haiti, or what transpired at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Pitt, 42, has been a movie star for 15 years—and a paparazzi target for nearly as long. Celebrity mags have made millions reporting on his love life, and the obsession only intensified when he began romancing Angelina Jolie. So he started fighting back—but not by punching photographers. If paparazzi were going to follow the couple everywhere, Pitt figured they might as well drag them somewhere that desperately needed the world’s attention. "It’s the first time I’ve actually felt like we have some degree of control over it," says Pitt, from his home in Malibu. "I can’t describe what an immense relief it is for me." The splashiest example of his new strategy unfolded just last month. He and Jolie, who, perhaps you’ve heard, recently gave birth to their daughter Shiloh Nouvel in Namibia, sold the coveted first baby photos to People magazine for a reported $4 million—and gave all the money to African charities. "Knowing that someone was going to hound us for that first photo—and was going to profit immensely for doing it—I just couldn’t live with it," Pitt says. "We were able to turn that around and collect millions for people who are really going to need it."
If Pitt was simply using his star power to force the celebrity press to cover poverty and disease, that would be enough—heck, it’s far more than most celebrities do. But Pitt has also been studying trade issues, diving into why much of Africa is so impoverished and how it can be turned around. "Industrialized nations cost Africa three times what we give it in aid," he says. "We buy their coffee beans, but we don’t let them process the beans, which is where the real money is. So what we’re doing is digging a hole for them that they can’t get out of, and then throwing a little money in the hole. The odds are just stacked against them."
Fatherhood, he says, helped accelerate his activism. Not long before Shiloh was born, Pitt adopted Jolie’s son, Maddox, whom she originally adopted from Cambodia, and her daughter Zahara, whom she adopted last summer from Ethiopia. "I look at [Zahara] and imagine what her life could have been," he says. "You want to grab as many of these kids in your arms as you can. They need our help, and we should be doing more."
He’s doing more in America, too. A longtime student of architecture and an advocate of "green" design, Pitt saw an opportunity after Hurricane Katrina to help rebuild New Orleans in an innovative way. Joining forces with Global Green USA, an environmental advocacy group, Pitt put up $100,000 to help sponsor an architecture competition that requires contestants to create affordable, multifamily housing for the city that is ecofriendly and community focused. Global Green has already received more than 3,000 submissions. "We can’t just consume ourselves into extinction," he says. "We have to find a new paradigm, a new way of thinking. Of course, the ultimate goal is to get the designs built. It’s a bit of a quagmire down there now, so I see myself getting even more involved in the future."
First, he has to be free to leave the house. Since returning from Africa, the Jolie-Pitt clan has been swarmed by paparazzi. "They’re outside the house right now, at least 40 of them," Pitt says, as a baby’s cry fills the background. "There are two boats out in the water, and there’s an occasional chopper that goes by." Indeed, the sound of a helicopter propeller is so loud at times during Newsweek’s interview that Pitt can’t hear the questions. "It’s madness," he says. But he doesn’t sound annoyed. Far from it: he sounds like any other blissed-out new dad. "Do you have kids? It’s absolutely sublime." You can virtually hear him smile over the phone. "Whether you have them or adopt them, they’re all blood. And the funniest people I’ve ever met." Pretty soon, it’ll be their generation’s world. "I’ve had the luxury of being able to see these issues firsthand," he says. "If I don’t share that, I’m complicit in the problem." Instead, he’s making sure he’s part of the solution.
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Point is. If someone is under your employment and signs a binding, legal document that prohibts certain things which include photographs and talking to the press without permission they are in violation of that agreement. If Brad and Angelina allowed people to photograph them without issue then fine, it’s a non issue but this person or persons are saying they have 450 private photographs of them from Namibia and are trying to sell them. That’s sounds awfully suspicious and like they are from Brad, Angelina’s or someone close to them’s private collection. Why would this person have 450 private pictures of them? Key word "private" meaning someone probably did steal something from the hotel they were staying. I hope to see J.Lavely and M. Singer busy at work this morning from their law offices tracking this down
This could have been Brad & Angelina’s camera and personal photo collection. Not their friend’s. So, no friend may have been involved or responsible. Brad and Angelina may have been the ones responsible and trying to get them developed or something and one photo just got out or was stolen. If it’s a digital stick, with 450 photos, you would think it belonged to Brad and Angelina.
WOW…look at brad’s smile…this is a beautiful second of their lives…i wish them the very VERY BEST!…….now I feel a little stalkerish……thanks jared….i think…..
THEY LOOK ADORABLE. Shows a happy silly side to them. So much for the "he’s-whipped-she’s-gonna-dump-him". They are happy, in love, excited. End of story.
Katie ..they are human beings, yes they are in the biz , but that does not mean they don’t deserve a little privacy. MY God….I could only imagine what they are feeling, first the situation with maddox school, now this…Someone either stole this or a friend sold them out. I would not want private moments out there. This is sad. Whether you are a fan of theres are not, everyone can I agree that this is wrong. 450 pictures…this **** is stolen and these pictures should be removed.
they look so happy, I love seeing them like this, it makes me all warm inside. But believe it > Brad’s lawyers will be all over these pics.
They look like they’re pretending to get married in that photo and joking about marriage or having a wedding.
AWWWWWWWWWW!!!!the pic looks sooo cute….happy to see them having a blast.
So, obviously they havent had a wedding, I’m assuming, from their joking around.
That’s right! They’re human beings. And just like any normal human being who goes to get their photos developed or has gotten their photo taken by somebody, they are at risk of being distributed publicly. You can’t stop it. NO ONE is safe from it. When I go into a store to get photos developed or even if I save digital photos on my computer or just have a digital photo stick or film lying around, even safely, I am ALWAYS aware that my photos can be viewed or stolen or distributed, especially when I take them to the store. There have been so many times I did not want my photo to be taken but people took them, whether or not I wanted them to, and I am sure they show it around to people or probably lost a photo or two. Who knows. No one is safe from it. You can’t help it. it’s not like identity theft. You may feel invaded but you cant help it. It’s a party! of course, photos will somehow leak! If it’s a party, privacy is not there anymore. Photos will get out.
Look, if there’s a legal issue, their lawyers will be on it. I don’t think there is. Ethical, maybe, in that a friend or someone is shopping a picture around. But they’re not having sex or anything (hmm. wouldn’t that be…..Stop it! Slap, slap.) Invasion of privacy is very hard to prove for public figures if they aren’t doing anything illegal or salacious, and these pictures aren’t that.
the pic is really lovely, and shows a lot od love and emotion that should be just for the two of them. i agree with most of the posts here, this should not be for public consumption….this is really getting out of control and i wish that people take stock and rid themselves of this madness beofre someone gets hurt again(Princess Diana)
I’VE ALREADY COPIED AND SAVED THIS PHOTO AND AM SENDING IT TO PEOPLE. SO THERE’S NO USE THEIR LAWYERS DO ANYTHING. THERE’S GOING TO BE PRIVATE, NOT PUBLIC, WEBSITES SHOWING PEOPLE’S PERSONAL FRIENDS EVERYWHERE THIS PHOTO.
Love to see them happy.Maybe the talk of unhappiness will be silent for a while until they see Brad puff a smoke or Angelina out alone their balcony enjoying the oceanview.
Brad’s body language is very loving and happy and protective here. Angie’s is very open and joyful. To those who say these two usually look too serious or not loving enough–YOU try managing very small, frisky children in airports or public venues with photographers up your asses and YOU see how much time you have to put your tongues down each other’s throats.
Whether or not it is a private moment, and should or should not be up…This is soooooo cute!
Well, the photo’s already been shown to the public! so, what is the use that the lawyers take it down? It’s not private now! This photo is going to be shown to millions of people in different countries around the world. Big and small tabloids, popular and unpopular websites in ever part of the world is going to be showing this photo. What are the lawyers going to do? Sue every nook and cranny of each country hiding this photo and showing it to people. Well, it’s not hidden, now is it. So, what’s the use. Millions of people are distributing it as we speak. There are atleast a million media outlets showing this as we speak. My point is what is the logic in having the lawyers take it down? The purpose has already been defeated!
Hey guys, I am new. I love the photo, I was just watching Mr. and Mrs. Smith last night. Great film. As long as everyone in that love triangle is happy now, I see no reason for any haters.
"Just Jared" you are full of suprise"" that’s is why we love you!!! I love..love…. love… it.. SHILOH had felt that mom & dad is playing & gigling…. Thanks Jared I do not see nothing wrong with it. IF Brad/Angie decided to have you it down, we understand… A lovely playfull of 2 lovers very in love . to each other …for SHILOH…. Love you Jared..
From my understanding of the situation the person sent an email to a number of publicitions and web sites with three photo’s attached. This one, another similar to it and one with Zahara with direction that they have 450 ‘private photo’s" of them and are asking how much money people are willing to pay. The person who owns celebritybabyblogger is the one who actually posted the pic on her web site. Non of these other places did. She posted it and it’s been linked all over the place including here and JJB/EZboard and other places. The person who sent the email has got to be beyond stupid. If these pictures belong to Brad Pitt and are from his private collection then there is a legal issue because the pictures were stolen. I hope the person who got these photo’s are reading because regardless if they set up a dummy email address you can be found in less time then it takes to read this post. You’re IP address and location, counytry, city, state etc are an easy get. I’m just shocked at the sheer stupidity of someone to think they can take on someone with as much money and legal power behind them as Brad Pitt
If the was a hotel staff throwing them a shower, it’s more likely than not that Brad and Angie wouldn’t be too surprised to find out about these pics. Dissapointed surely, but not surprised. They are BRAD & ANGIE, after all! And besides, I highly doubt this was a private family baby shower.
they seems soooooooooooooooooooooooo happy.i can t take my eyes of this photo
Oh JJ - so glad you posted..you RAWK!! LOL, I saw these very VERY early this morning on posted on the bable thread, and am only now logging back on!!(((they are just SOOOOOOO GD CUTE)))))Those two are soooooo happy. Angie’s bump is adorable…she really had a gorgeous pregnancy, lil’ Shiloh gave her Mommy a big break….because some ladies just have a TOUGH time (cough-KatieHolmes-cough), LOL!!I just can’t stop staring - the pics make me smile.
well, it’s sad. there seems to be a majority here agreeing that the photo was not properly posted, but it’s still here!Though, as long as it’s here, a more constructive comment, I suppose, is to point out that the photo does show the originality of the couple’s thinking… they are not focusing on the mother-to-be, but the baby-to-be. The whole focus again is on what to become the baby.
I don’t think it’s a babyshower either. I think the person who sent them to celebbabyblogger said it was a shower. It’s some sort of party. I think there may be two issues. These three sample pics taken by someone who was there and with permission of B/A and then the other bigger issue of the 450. The 450 could be a lie but then again the memory chip could of been stolen from the hotel they were at by anyone, cleaning people, security, etc. That’s the one with issue, the 450.Anyway, they’re both so funny in that picture and obviously so happy it’s just a shame that people won’t leave them alone and give them some peace.
MY 2CENTS- What a great photo! Look, first of all just because it is marked "450" does not mean that all the previous photos are about them , If it is like me , I have photos from last Xmas still on the memory card. The next is I am sure that Ted C’ column the other day about what a so called friend told him probably pissed not only her fans but also those who really are her friends and know . Since a picture is worth a thousand words and this particular one speaks volumes about the bond between this couple….If you think about it, every time something has been written negatively by the x or from her camp, the Pitt-Jolie family has not said anything in response in words but in pictures. I would expect someone close enough to them not only to be invited to the shower but also to be able to take a close shot of a private moment is someone who is really a "friend". A good friend ask permission first . If the motives are genuine then I am sure Brad and Angie gave their blessings/permission. As far as the employees go, I am sure they specifically told no cameras were to be brought to the party.
Please. If Brad and Angelina wanted to address any comment or issue in any gossip blog or tabloid they would. They’d release a comment by his publicist. The majority of crap written about them in the weeklies is just that crap and don’t deserve to even be acknowledged.
Ok. I just read the link explaining the source. Me thinks someone stole the memory card from whoever was allowed such personal contact with this family… i.e. Holly , security etc. Either way I am sure that if stolen from anyone, I am sure that the security service that Brad employs and attorneys will on this like a duck on june bug.
This picture, however, is waaaay too close for Brad and Angie to not realize a camera was somewhere in the vicinity. So one of two scenarios, B&A asked that whoever took the pics (friends, hotel staff, etc.) wait until the People pics came out — or in fact, Brad’s memory chip was stolen from his camera (remember that pic of Brad going into the photo store and buying a camera, before the trip?)…it makes me wonder if it’s his actual camera. But Brad would not have been so careless….if it’s his…CAN YOU FRIGGIN’ IMAGINE what’s on that camera…Ooooohhh…man. (Cliniqua picturing sexy pics, LOLOL) — Just kidding, seriously though….I personally think that B&A left staff take pics, and ask that they not be turned over to the press until after they were back home, and the People thing done with.
Aww what a cute pic. And why taking it down. I dont understand people’s problems. There are thousands of paparazzi pics out there and they are also privacy. As long as it’s not a pic from the birth it’s fine. I don’t have a problem with that.
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