14 kids for Angelina?

Friday, June 15, 2007

Brangelina constantly find themselves in the spotlight for their humanitarian efforts adopting children.  Angelina appeared on Thursday’s Daily Show where Jon Stewart asked about the future of the family, saying, “How high we going, you think?” Angelina simply said with a smile, “It fluctuates between seven and 13 or 14.” Stewart himself has two children, and balked at the high numbers.  “Wow, I’ll tell you this: I admire that, because two is kicking my ass.”

A FOX News story recently claimed that Jolie issued a contract to journalists asking that they not inquire about her personal life at a recent press conference.  This is not uncommon, but Jolie told Stewart it was issued by her representative, and that she considered contract “excessive.” It may have been released in an effort to curb some of the criticism and pushback Brad and Angelina continually receive for their adoption practices.  Jolie’s lawyer later claimed a “bone-headed, overzealous lawyer,” was to blame, speaking of himself, and that Jolie had no idea the document had been circulated. 

The press conference was set to publicize Jolie’s new film, A Mighty Heart, which premiered earlier this week.  The film is an adaption of the memoir by Mariane Pearl. 

All of the family news stands juxtaposed with Jennifer Aniston’s newly publicized romance.  Rumors continue to fly that he remarkably resembles Pitt, and one can’t help but feel that Aniston may be struggling to recover from the relationship with Brad.  While Pitt and Jolie continue to appear publicly and gladly discuss family planning, Aniston has been stuck in the shadows, appearing to with friends who claim she is doing great and enjoying her new found freedom.  More press for all three parties is sure to continue, though this writer is expecting a short-lived relationship from the former Friends star.