Brangelina is among the most popular of celebrity couples. The gorgeous Brad Pitt and the gorgeous Angelina Jolie are even more gorgeous together. Almost as popular as their working careers is their decision to be a family. The couple has adopted and birthed a combined six children. The two have been together for a while now, with no marriage, but it appears that their like for one another is still very solid.
Angelina just made a very brave decision earlier this year to undergo a double mastectomy-removing both of her breasts to avoid breast cancer. The way Brad Pitt publically stands behind her may be one of the reasons the below quote has been so well received as real. Many red flags were raised when I read it- mainly that they are not married. So, this quote may be something somebody made up.
I haven't wanted to blog it because I'm not 100% sure that it is actually from Brad, but this morning I realized- that's the least important part. Brad (or whoever said this) has a very clear understanding of the way a woman can be built or torn down by the man she loves. This is brilliant.
“My wife got sick. She was constantly nervous because of problems at work, personal life, her failures and children. She lost 30 pounds and weighed about 90 pounds. She got very skinny and was constantly crying. She was not a happy woman. She had suffered from continuing headaches, heart pain and jammed nerves in her back and ribs. She did not sleep well, falling asleep only in the mornings and got tired very quickly during the day. Our relationship was on the verge of a break up. Her beauty was leaving her somewhere, she had bags under her eyes, she was poking her head, and stopped taking care of herself. She refused to shoot the films and rejected any role. I lost hope and thought that we’ll get divorced soon… But then I decided to act. After all I’ve got the most beautiful woman on earth. She is the idol of more than half of men and women on earth, and I was the one allowed to fall asleep next to her and to hug her. I began to shower her with flowers, kisses and compliments. I surprised and pleased her every minute. I gave her a lot of gifts and lived just for her. I spoke in public only about her. I incorporated all themes in her direction. I praised her in front of her own and our mutual friends. You won’t believe it, but she blossomed. She became better. She gained weight, was no longer nervous and loved me even more than ever. I had no clue that she CAN love that much.
And then I realized one thing: the woman is the reflection of her man.Basically, you can love a woman back to life. I believe that..if you're man enough to do it.
If you love her to the point of madness, she will become it.
Brad Pitt”
Is this true? Where did he say this?? :)
ReplyDeleteHey there. I'm not sure where/when/if he said it, as I explained in the post, but it's still such a beautiful quote, I had to share. xo
Delete"And then I realized one thing: the woman is the reflection of her man." Seriously?
ReplyDeleteBrad Pitt did not say this.
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I don't know if I'd say this was a beautiful quote because whether it came from a rich and famous and gorgeous man about his rich and famous and gorgeous girlfriend I don't think it's true. I don't know any women who have to be "loved" into having self-esteem. Quite the opposite. I've seen plenty of men secure and positive and successful because of the supportive women in their lives. I've seen strong, secure women who have no male support system in their lives. Woman a reflection of man is laughable at best and ridiculous at worst. And it doesn't make sense. The man considerate enough to do all these things for his wife/girlfriend wouldn't be this narcissistic.
ReplyDeleteI don't think this is to be taken literally, that every woman is a reflection of her man or that indeed she should be. However, there are times where people struggle - people strive, get worn down and isolate themselves from everyone. When the only person you see through this isolation, the person whom you don't necessarily choose to see but he lives with you, he has vowed to be a friend to you, when this man is there in your presence he has a certain potential to help you through. Any woman would do the same for her man. I am the first to challenge posts that victimise women and portray them as vulnerable, dependent creatures. But I don't think this is about that. At all.
DeleteWhoever said it, there is a lovely message there. We are all capable of falling down from time to time - men and women alike. Especially at vulnerable times like after a traumatic birth for instance. I understand it to mean that a woman is self sufficient, independent, equal - but all those feminine qualities you share with your partner, if they are valued and nurtured and worshipped: there is a special something that can shine through. Maybe not for everyone. But I wouldn't scorn a post like this with such a level of defensiveness.. :)
thanks kayki for great post
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