Hi Gorgeouses,
You’d think that by now the public would’ve had enough of the Jen-Brad-Angelina story. It’s been way over a year already. But, no. The drama continues and has escalated this holiday.
The other day, I was waiting in line at the grocery store, and I picked up this magazine:
And, I got really annoyed. I got annoyed because Jennifer Aniston was in their "50 Most Annoying People of 2006" list. Apparently, she’s one of the world’s most annoying people because she’s always moping and inviting the public’s pity. I don’t THINK so. First of all, these magazines seek out pictures of the glum Aniston; and these same magazines clamour over pics of the ecstatic Brad and Angelina (Brangelina, as the Intergossips call them). So, DUDE! Can you blame Jen for being upset and angry? Screw that! They’ve got it all wrong. Ms. most annoying person in the world right now, for me, is Angelina Jolie.
If you ask me, Angelina’s getting a little annoying with the beautiful-Mother-Theresa act. Don’t get me wrong, the work she does with the U.N. is FABULOUS, and the way she represents children-in-need, and adoption, and third-world countries, is so admirable and inspiring. But, she’s SO skinny right now, and so untouchable, and so apparently seamless and flawless and better than everyone. The girl can do no wrong. (And, she’s done lots of wrong.)
In particular, her recent interviews have been pageant-perfect. And, really (except for her flawless performances in Gia and Girl Interrupted) she’s not that great an actress — so, I’m never convinced that we’re getting the "real" Angelina. Not that I personally care. But, I prefer Jen. Jen’s real. Jen’s pissed. Jen has every right to be. Jen has every right to be STILL pissed. Because the media. And, now, Angelina. just. won’t. let it be.
Just recently — these covers surfaced:
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I’m sure Jen wants nothing less than to be on the cover next to Angelina. I’m sure she’s as sick of being a part of this triangle as I am of seeing Angelina starring as Miss Perfection in every freaking interview she’s been doing lately to promote The Good Sheppard — a movie (by the way) in which she’s said to be gravely miscast, painfully far from perfection.
The most annoyingly "perfect" interview I’ve read recently is the one featured in the Vogue‘s January 2007 issue, of which the undeniably gorgeous (albeit-too-skinny) Angelina graces the cover.
You can read the whole interview for yourself right here. But have a barf bag handy: she’s so politically correct and holier-than-thou about everything, it’s sickening.
The most icky part of the interview goes like this:
"Brad was a huge surprise to me," she says. "I, like most people, had a
very distant impression of him from . . . the media." She laughs
heartily. "I am just as guilty!" And then she wades in, tentative at
first, and begins to explain how their relationship evolved. "I think
we were both the last two people who were looking for a relationship. I
certainly wasn’t. I was quite content to be a single mom with Mad. And
I didn’t know much about exactly where Brad was in his personal life.
But it was clear he was with his best friend, someone he loves and
respects. And so we were both living, I suppose, very full lives…."
Ew. Homewrecker.
The part of the interview that everyone (particularly, magazines like those pictured above) is talking about goes like this:
Of course, the elephant in the room here with us is Jennifer Aniston.
When I finally find the nerve to ask if they have ever talked or met,
Jolie says, at first, no. But then, a minute later, she interrupts me.
"But . . . so . . . you asked if I have ever met Jennifer and I said
no. I did, but it was not a proper meeting. We’ve, like, passed each
other and said hi briefly, shook hands. But not a real
sit-down-and-talk kind of meeting."
Do you imagine that happening at some point?
"That would be her decision, and I would welcome it."
DUHHHH! I have two problems with this last seemingly innocuous statement: 1) "That would be her decision", and 2) "I would welcome it." The way Angelina puts it (and you know she carefully thought out every word of this, and recited it in the mirror and on tape, etc….) makes it seem like Jen’s in the wrong because SHE’S the one who won’t accept Queen Angelina’s fair olive branch. Ummm, no. And, you say you "would welcome" this meeting? Of course, you would welcome it! — because you can only GAIN from it! What would Jen gain from meeting with you? Why would she want to meet with you, other than to spit in your face? (Jen’s too classy for that, though.)
As you can see, this whole thing is grating on my nerves. I am SO on team Jen now. And, I’m sure Jen doesn’t even want a "team," but the fact is that there ARE teams because this "war" is all over the magazines and the internet and on Larry King, and it just won’t go away. I was whatevs about the whole thing until Miss Universe Angelina started opening her mouth recently, i.e., until she started doing interviews to promote her new film.
So, inquiring gossips want to know what you gorgeouses think:
And, let’s get this discussion going in the comments. I want to know what YOU think! Are you Team Angelina or Team Jen? You don’t even have to explain why you’re on the team you’re on (although explanations would be nice) — just let us know what team you’re on. Really, I’d like this all to go away. Let Jen move on in peace. But, it’s not going anywhere. Honestly, can you imagine what Jen’s going through? (It’s sooo like Sharon on Y&R having to watch Phyllis parade her pregnant belly — pregnant with Sharon’s husband Nick’s baby! — everywhere.) I can’t imagine. Seeing your husband with a new wife on, like, every cover!? Jen, annoying? My freaking arse.
P.S.: this post is NOT about Brad. I can see people saying I’m blaming Angelina for EVERYTHING and forgetting that Brad’s just as accountable in this whole thing. But, again, this is not about him. He’s not being annoying and/or talking about reaching out to Jen right now. When/if he is. I’m on it.
Don’t forget to come visit me at The Cheaty Monkey! xo Haley-O
I hate angelina jolie !! she feels so fake !
i feelt so sorry for Jennifer when Brad just left her like that ;/ poor thing !
Team Aniston
Truth be told, I don’t care too much about Jen or Angelina for the most part. But when I found myself in a similar Brad-Jen-Angelina situation right around the same time this happened with them (I was obviously the Jen 🙂 I was really feeling bad for Jen. A year later, I’m still not over what happened to me- it was my son’s father and his new girlfriend so I have to see it all the time- but Jen, she not only has to deal with it personally but it’s all over the magazines and news so she really can’t escape it. Plus they’re off being the perfect little family with a new baby and stuff. If I was her, I’d probably have gone crazy. Why everyone expects her to be all happy and fine is beyond me. I think she should have the sit down, only so she can tell Angelina what a rotten home-wrecking (bad-word) she is. She’d probably feel better. And THAT I would tune in for.
KES — And, it’s not even good acting!! 😉
Are we sure Angelina isn’t due for another personality change? She’s had as many image changes as Madonna. It seems to correspond with her latest movie roles.. Anyone notice that? I’m so sick of her spin. I’ve been boycotting anything Angelina related since this started. I won’t let her get a penny of my money again. What a shame that her best acting is her real life!
Kes
I’ve always been team Jen. She just seems more real. Angelina does wonderful things…many of us do, without stealing married men. It’s also been said (I wasn’t there, don’t know the truth) that she kept calling Brad after the film wrapped, & he’d leave the room, knowing it bothered Jen. The article was about Jen/Ang, but Brad AND Angelina are both to blame – you’re right. And Angelina knew what she was doing. IF Jen ever ‘sits down with her’, I think it’s a mistake – no good can come of it.
Ang is public. Jen is private. Jen doesn’t waste time with all of this sh*%. Ang “welcomes it”. Smoke and mirrors, folks. Jen definitely seems more real…more human.
What does it say aout me, that I actually picked up that InTouch magazine at Loblaws to find out if they actually had boob jobs. They put the word “boob” on the cover and show some cleavage and I pick it up. What a simple mind I have.
LAV — There’s no doubt that Angelina is doing wonderful, inspiring things. This isn’t about that (because I think everyone agrees that she’s doing wonderful, important work). It’s about the way she’s presenting herself to the media. How annoying it is. How she’s indirectly making herself look good at Jen’s expense. And, it’s about how I am so on team Aniston because Angelina’s feigning perfection and purity when there’s an elephant in the room, and it’s her personal life. Just my opinion. And, I agree with your implication that we’re too focused on her personal life. But, that’s what gossip’s for, right! 😉 Thanks for the great comment, Gorgeous! 😉
TIGGERPRR — If it’s any consolation, I just got my US magazine (the one I pictured in this post) today….Some good that was….And, yeah, I really hope those kids will be okay. Brad and Ang definitely seem like devoted parents. Clearly they love children. And, I love how they represent children to the world — how they promote their importance, etc..
sorry gals playing devilesses advocate again.not to gloss over bad things ang has done in her life but when she dies will she be remembered just as a serial homewrecker or for the greater good that she has and is still doing.clearly her passion is in her un work.lol UN work and not in who shes bedding at the time.she has compassion and strength and cares about the plight of the worlds children.so what will we remember?who she had sex with or her ambassador work with the UN?
oh a footnote…
You know what’s really annoying to me? I have a subscription to Star Magazine (disclaimer: it was free ;)), and I don’t have that issue yet!!
It’s so hard to tell what the truth is sometimes. I think that Angelina has a hard time keeping her mitts off of her co-stars if they’re not strong. Though, I’d have a hard time keeping my mitts offa Brad too… }:)>
We don’t know if Jen really did or didn’t want kids like all the gossips said. So if she wasn’t ready, and he was… see? No way to know. 🙂 I just hope all the kiddos end up ok.
LISA B – Heh…I know. Graduate school really came in handy, huh!? But, seriously, we don’t know what Jen does other than yoga. And, we know EVERYTHING Angelina does. She’s very public about her charity work. Jen may do other charity work, may not feel the urge to share it with the world. Again, Angelina’s work is admirable and inspirational and wonderful. I don’t think it makes her a better person than Jen. (maybe, yeah, more interesting, though).
YUP ANGIE SUCKS — I love your NAME! I agree with you. The problem here is that Angie stole the golden boy from America’s favourite “friend” (I just read that in a mag somewhere…). She is such a homewrecker! It’s worse than i thought!
First of all Haley I agree that it is totally disturbing that you use your graduate school education for this.
Next – NO jen should not talk to Angelina.
I do think Angelina is a more interesting person/celebrity than Jen.
I think she’s much more a citizen of the world than Jen. What does jen do other than yoga anyway?
Angelina’s past is disturbing to say the least. I couldn’t believe she was allowed to adopt a child but she seems to be a devoted mom. who knows really.
Yep, serial homewrecker. There have been reports that she attempted to snare Kylie Minogue’s man too.
The reason people forget about Laura Dern is that, unfortunately for her, she’s just never been as popular as Jen. Jen was one half of the “golden couple” as countless mags and media have stated.
In a way, I’m sure this was a real “feather in Angie’s cap” to capture Brad. It makes you wonder a little bit, if he’d been single, if she’d found him all that intriguing.
Regardless, this is the type of activity that makes women hate each other. Funny thing, I used to enjoy Angelina in movies until she did this. Now I can’t get past what a kniving bitch she is.
I’d respect her more if she just came out and said “I had to have him.” rather than all this politically correct garbage.
TARA — I have to repeat. I said that Angelina is NOT perfect and NOT pure. She is just portraying herself in this way, and this is what’s super ANNOYING! I reread my article, and can’t see how it could be read that I was ever saying she’s perfect! I’m perplexed! But, love the comment, still. Still think you’re gorj. 😉
TARA — I have to get to you first. I didn’t state that she’s perfect. I stated exactly what you did — that she’s not perfect. What bugs me is that she’s presenting herself as flawless and perfect. She’s a complete nut. So, I’m with you, too. But, I do think that Jen’s being rep’d as far from perfect — a mess, unlucky in love, infertile, depressed, all that.
LAV — agreed. They’re all sob stories. I thought about the whole forgiveness aspect, and how it would benefit Jen. But, she doesn’t need to see Angelina in person to forgive her. And, as you and Tara point out, this whole thing should be about Brad and Jen, and not about Angelina and Jen.
GOOGLE SEARCH RANDOM — great points. Forgot about the whole Laura Dern thing. Ang is a serial homewrecker. BAD!
Angelina Jolie is a two-time homewrecker. People seem to forget about poor Laura Dern who was away on location, thinking she was still engaged to Billy Bob, when she read about their whirlwind affair.
Granted a lot of blame can be placed on Billy Bob and Brad, but Angelina is not perfect or innocent.
She sucks. Brad sucks. That’s that.
I do feel bad for Jen. She didn’t ask for this shit. But like many of us, she married a weak man who was too easily lured away by a shiny new toy.
I agree with Lavendula! And I would add that Angelina is definitely not perfect and pure as you state. Hullo??? Isn’t she the one who tongued her bro and carried a blood vial of her ex-hubby (number 2 of 2!). Seems to me that Jen is the too perfect one! Oh no something went wrong in her rich, Hollywood life! At least she has her “Friends” shoulders to cry on!
hi people sorry but i have to play er devils advocate for a second here.if brad and jen marriage was strong and happy and perfect and etc, then he wouldn’t be with angelina.they do have a strong bond,things in common seem to be happy etc.if the press wouldn’t play them off against each other it would soon be forgotten.and its totally up to jen if and when she speaks to angelina.i’m thinking it would be better for jen then angelina if they did speak.ang knows shes in the wrong but forgiveness would so help jen get over it and be able to move on.well i wouldn’t want to be either the homewrecker or the poor pitiful wife whose husband left her.
That totally makes sense, LES. Exactly what I think. All Ang needs to make her life perfection is forgiveness from Jen, absolution from her wrongdoing. Jen has some power here, obviously.
KATH — here here!
DOC — Thanks! 🙂
I love Jen! Angel-ina is a little too pure for my likings. She just doesn’t seem human: always too perfect, too politically correct, blah blah blah.
I don’t think she should have a sit down with St. Angelina, because that would be like letting her win, did that make sense?
Well said!
Yo, Haley-O, I’m with you. So Jen, so not Brangelina.