More kids for Angelina and Brad!
Looks like there are more children in store for Brangelina! In the June issue of Reader’s Digest Angelina Jolie talks about meeting Brad Pitt and being a mom of four (or more).
From bringing Pax home to finding time for romance and tackling global issues, Jolie’s got a plan for everything. Check out interview excepts below, and listen to the audio at Reader’s Digest.
On how Brad changed her life:
I met this amazing person, and we realized we had very similar views on how we wanted to live our lives. It’s happened quickly, with so many children. Yesterday, picking up the kids from school, Brad turned around in the car, and there were three of them. He couldn’t stop laughing. We love them and are having a great time.
On getting pregnant with Shiloh:
Before I met Brad, I always said I was happy never to have a child biologically. He told me he hadn’t given up that thought. Then, a few months after Z came home, I saw Brad with her and Mad, and I realized how much he loved them, that a biological child would not in any way be a threat. So I said, “I want to try.”
On Pax’s homecoming:
The first two days, he cried a lot. I hired a translator, and he would explain what was going on. The first night, I slept alone with him. I was expecting him to wake up and scream, but he woke and just stared at me. I handed him a stuffed animal, and we walked around the room pointing at things. By day three, he didn’t want me to put him down. I think he got used to the reality that somebody loves you and that’s what a mommy is.
On the problem of sibling rivalry:
We had a long talk with Mad about the fact that his brother is going to be scared and that Mommy is going to have to give him attention. And we’ve tried to figure out a lot of private time for each of them. When everybody goes to bed, we give Mad time. When everybody is at school, we give Shiloh time. In between, Z and Pax each get special time. And on Sundays we have a big family sleep, when the boys get in bed with us and we watch a movie. It started with Mad, then Pax, and now Z is desperate to move into the bed. We’re talking about having to build a bigger bed!
On Brad’s adjustment to family life:
He couldn’t go with us to Vietnam to get Pax because he was working. But they got together very quickly. I think Pax, after seeing how much Zahara and Mad and Shi love Brad, understands that he’s his daddy. Everybody seems to be safe in his arms. He makes everybody laugh. He helps everybody.
On the topic of more children:
More biological, more adopted.
On who provides the discipline:
When it comes to the boys, it’s Brad, and with the girls, it’s me. It’s not intentional, but Z can pretty much get anything she wants from her dad. Brad’s like a strong father with the boys.
On losing her mother:
I’m one of those people who walk around as if it’s fine, and then suddenly I don’t know why I’m crying over my breakfast. My mother was my best friend. I’m so grateful I had her as a mom. She had cancer for seven years, but she lived long enough to see my brother and I grow up to be quite happy. You almost get the feeling she held on until it was okay.
On finding time to be alone with Brad:
Right now, that’s our problem! We hang out. We try to talk over the swing set. We’ll have a date night once everybody is settled…we’ll get them occupied with a movie and popcorn and try to run off and lock the door for a bit.
On whether she and Brad argue:
Not really. We’ll get into issues about global events or something that was just on the news.
On Brad as a partner:
He encourages the right things. If I’ve had a full day and just really been a hands-on mom, he’ll make a point to let me know that’s something he’s proud of. If I’m writing an Op-Ed, he’s the first person to want to read the drafts. I could be dressed up in the sexiest outfit for a photo shoot, and by his behavior, he’ll let me know that’s nice, but it’s nothing as sexy as when I’m home surrounded by the kids or reading books, educating myself. He slows me down to kind of get it right, to relax into the strength of my family and the love.
May 10th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
I’m not a fan because I believe he cheated on Jen with Angelina, however…it really sounds like they have it together and are very happy. I really like the fact that they do seem to be more ‘hands on’ parents than most of Hollywood. Whether you like them or not…you have to respect that.
May 10th, 2007 at 7:02 pm
ANGELINA IN A QUOTE : that a biological child would not in any way be a threat. So I said, “I want to try.”
A THREAT? A STRONG WORD. A THREAT TO WHOM? SORRY, I STILL BELIEVE SHILOH WILL ALWAYS BE LAST ON HER LOVE LIST. IM NOT IMPRESSED WITH HER AND ALL THESE KIDS SHE HAS.
May 10th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
This is just pr to counteract the negative press about her statements about Shillh. I still dislike what she represents.
May 10th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
How can you dislike what she represents? Either you aren’t paying attention, or you’re just not getting it. So Brad and Jen split up. Maybe over Angelina, but from what I’ve read, probably not. They really weren’t soul mates. He and Angelina are. If you have a soul mate, you would understand. They are great together and people just need to accept that and STOP HATING!!
May 10th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
Blondey, How do you know that Brad and Angelina are soul mates? Are you plugged into the cosmos, or are you just a Brangalunatic? I remember her saying that about BBT, so don’t get your hopes up..I agree this is damage control. She should just shut up, and stop doing interviews, she can’t keep her lies straight.
May 11th, 2007 at 12:56 am
Puke, she is just unbelievable
May 11th, 2007 at 1:05 am
I thought this was sweet:)
May 11th, 2007 at 9:51 am
I loved this article. Unfortunately it is not going to matter what she says as all the haters will pick it apart. I love that they are happy and honestly people have to get over the Jennifer thing I am sure they have.
May 11th, 2007 at 11:23 pm
it’s so funny reading all of these negative and ridiculous comments. Do any of you ACTUALLY KNOW EITHER ONE OF THEM? Yah, didn’t think so. Why can’t people just be happy for them? Bitterness and jealousy are contageous.
May 14th, 2007 at 4:06 am
i think i just threw up a little in my mouth….every sentence is sooo scripted. blah. they are both whores are deserve each other. i just feel bad for the kids that she FORCES into the spotlight.
May 21st, 2007 at 8:40 am
They are so not going to last… Another marriage will come along the Angelina has the opprotunity to wreck and Brad will be the one who gets hurt. Spose he deserves it after hurting Jen.