After yesterday’s insane whirlwind that was the announcement of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie‘s divorce, rumours started flying that Pitt was once again committing adultery with a female co-star.
That co-star was esteemed French actress Marion Cotillard, who is married to French actor / director Guillaume Canet.
Sources had told sites like Page Six that a private investigator had confirmed that Pitt was having an affair with Cotillard while they filmed their 40s war film ‘Allied‘. In an instance of the utmost impeccable timing, the steamy trailer for the movie dropped mere hours after the rumours surfaced.
Cotillard has today refuted the claims with an air of eloquence that only the French can achieve.
She also broke the news that she is pregnant with her second child with Canet – they already have a 5-year-old boy named Marcel.
The actress also sent well wishes to both Jolie and Pitt during “this tumultuous moment”:
“This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept up into.I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiraling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up.Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need.Secondly to those who have indicated that I am devastated, I am very well thank you. This crafted conversation isn’t distressing. And to all the media and the haters who are quick to pass judgment, I sincerely wish you a swift recovery.Finally, I do very much wish that Angelina and Brad, both whom I deeply respect, will find peace in this very tumultuous moment.With all my love, Marion.”
She then translated the message into French.
Source: Instagram / @marioncotillard.
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