It appears that we, the public, have once again been duped by Brangelina breakup rumors. I was wildly optimistic that this time might really be the time - but, as things calm down, it seems that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will soldier on. Of course. However, the cages have been rattled - so much so that the duo might deign to walk the red carpet at the Oscars. Brad and Angelina have famously skipped every major awards ceremony leading up to the big industry night - but putting in an appearance at the Academy Awards might help quell the split rumors. Sorry for the torture, guys! Details, via Celebitchy: [While the dust still settles on the swirl of rumors about an
impending Brangelina split, many media outlets are doing pieces on the question
of "Why now?" As in, "Why did these rumors garner such strength when there have
been breakup rumors for more than four years?" One prevailing theory is that
it's some kind of "punishment" because Brad and Angelina didn't show up to any
of the awards shows, giving lazy entertainment journalists something to write
about. Well, that ploy may have worked (I believe it's called "negative
reinforcement") because now the rumor going around E! News is that Brad and
Angelina will make an appearance at the Oscars, a photo op designed to show how
they're just fine. And of course that dialect coach - the one Angelina
allegedly had vodka-soaked sex with on black rubber sheets - has come forward
with a much less sketchy story about his non-sexual relationship with Angelina.
I guess it would be a smart move to go to the Oscars and give people the photo
op. I know I will be accused of being a Brangeloonie (and I do like them - her
more than him), but I don't think they're having huge problems in their
relationship. As CB said yesterday, I wouldn't be surprised if they had the
normal problems of any couple, especially a couple with lots of young children.
But I think they're very much together, and very much a team - for now and for
the foreseeable future (like, the next few years). I was actually thinking
about this last night as I was watching E! News, and I actually think
Brangelina will last longer then some of the media-designated "solid" couples,
like Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck.]
I love how showing up at the Oscars is the cure and not the reward. Even actors of the highest ilk covet the opportunity to attend this event - and yet, allegedly, for these two it's supposed to be some kind of treat for their public. Don't expect anything for your birthday - Brangelina went to the Oscars! It's kind of offending me, for some reason. A reader on Celebitchy made a great observation that I'd like to share:
[Well only time will tell. I must say that I admire their
tactic to only attend the most important events; it's the same tactic Marilyn
Monroe used at the peak of her fame- she was so rarely seen in public, whenever
she showed, people went crazy. and it works for them, as well.]
Classic Hollywood, with a modern twist. It's like a goddamn fairy tale.
[Photo Credit: The couple from the 2009 Oscars, just in case we don't see them for 2010.]
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