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Jolie Finally Fesses Up: She's Having Twins

May 14, 2008 3:31 PM

Inf_jolie2_080514_mnWell, it's about time.

After months of rumors about the soon-to-be newest members of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's  brood,  Jolie confirmed to "Access Hollywood" that she is indeed pregnant with twins.

During an interview in Cannes, France, where she's promoting "Kung Fu Panda," Jolie's co-star Jack Black said, "You're gonna have as many as [the] Brady Bunch when you have these."

Asked if she is indeed carrying twins, Jolie said, "Yeah, yeah, we've confirmed that already. Well, Jack's just confirmed it actually."

The babies will be the fifth and sixth additions to the A-list couple's clan. Jolie did not reveal her due date.

The actress has stayed tight-lipped about her second pregnancy, but her growing belly's told the whole story. Tabloids and blogs have been on a baby bump watch since she showed up at January's Screen Actors Guild awards in a loose, tent-style dress and avoided alcohol all night. Jolie wordlessly confirmed the rumors when she arrived at February's Independent Spirit Awards in a curve-hugging, belly-highlighting black dress.

Jolie first commented on her pregnancy in April, when she told People magazine that she "felt kicking suddenly" while discussing Iraq education policy at an event in Washington D.C. (In addition to being a mom and an Oscar-winning actress, Jolie's also a U.N. goodwill ambassador.)

The Jolie-Pitt crew currently consists of Maddox, 6; Pax, 4; Zahara, 3; and Shiloh, Jolie's first child by birth, who turns 2 this month.

Sheila Marikar

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this is getting ridiculous, i think there are some serious mental issues going on with someone constantly procreating or having to adopt babies all the time. must be a result of her childhood.

Posted by: teemee | May 14, 2008 3:37:35 PM

this is getting ridiculous, i think there are some serious mental issues going on with someone constantly procreating or having to adopt babies all the time. must be a result of her childhood.

Posted by: teemee | May 14, 2008 3:37:43 PM

Oh that's rich, so the desire to have children is a mental illness now?? As long as she can provide for them & love them, what's it to you or anyone else? Are they sending you their diaper bills or something?

Posted by: tmoney | May 14, 2008 3:45:49 PM

Leave the woman alone! IF she wants to have more children, can take care of them (apparently is taking good care of them), then what's the problem?? As long as the children are loved and wanted, who are we to judge. Good luck Angelina and Brad!

Posted by: J.L. | May 14, 2008 3:47:21 PM

what about the women that her and her husband are populating the world naturally they have 17 and are about to have #18 this year. is it okay for them to keep populating the world... at least angelina and brad can afford to have the kids....

Posted by: motherhood | May 14, 2008 3:48:05 PM

In my entire life i have met only 4 pairs of twin. How come that now there is an epidemic of twins in Hollywood. Give me a break. All they want is the status and recognition (and the money) that comes from selling their pictures to people magazine.

Posted by: RV | May 14, 2008 3:54:58 PM

I don't have a problem with her having babies...have all you want as long as they are ALL loved equally and cared for equally. What I DO have a problem with her and Brad.....there are tons of children here in the United States that need good and loving homes. All these celebrities who live in the U.S. and are citizens of our country tend to forget that! What's wrong with adopting an AMERICAN BABY? There are lots of babies and children that need adopting right in our own back yard!

Posted by: SAW | May 14, 2008 3:56:22 PM

This is not CHINA---Thank heaven! They can have as many babies as they want. THEY are better parents than a lot of us and can provide a whatever their children need. Besides, they have brought a lot of attention to world and US problems and have done TONS of good for society. If this was any other family, no one would say a word about their welcoming more children into the world. DO you think they MEANT to have twins anyway? Get serious!

Posted by: BJ | May 14, 2008 4:00:13 PM

I love hearing about happy parents in a stable relationship having lots of children. It's the unstable parents that abort or deny their children. For example: Scary Spice/Eddie Murphy.

Posted by: John | May 14, 2008 4:00:30 PM

Leave them alone, They have a lot of love to give these children, at least they are taking care of them, which is more than a lot of people.

Posted by: Janet | May 14, 2008 4:07:23 PM

Yea... what ABOUT all the babies in America that need loving homes... maybe if they would begin to open up adoptions to seriously responsible, caring gay couples this problem could be alleviated...

Posted by: JonesBones | May 14, 2008 4:11:11 PM

Remind me why I'm supposed to care?

Maybe they can hire Jennifer Aniston as their nanny....

Posted by: RottieLover | May 14, 2008 4:23:05 PM

Leave them alone they can you what they want. They have the money to take care of them, so let them be.

Posted by: jamie | May 14, 2008 4:23:09 PM

Well done to her - now and we move on with real more important news?

Posted by: Anne | May 14, 2008 4:26:23 PM

OMG, SHAME on u ppl that r talking trash about how many children they r having. As long as they r supporting then and showing love. Which remind u they DO!! Then what is the big deal? Who is to say how many kids a couple can have in this country?


Posted by: mommafor6yrold | May 14, 2008 4:34:45 PM

I'm just glad they are having several of their own as well as adopting. But it concerns me that Angie says she feels her birth children have a sense of entitlement and she makes sure to give extra care to the adopted ones. That's not right. It should be equal.

Posted by: Nikki | May 14, 2008 4:49:19 PM

Six kids is mental? Humans are designed to have large numbers of offspring... Just look back through history, and people had a bunch of kids, without healthcare quite a few died. Having kids is a pretty ingrained trait.

Posted by: Storm | May 14, 2008 5:02:03 PM

I think it's great that they want to give loving homes to children. As far as them adopting outside of the U.S., that's their decision. I personally think that it's great that they are adopting children from proverty stricten countries. Their are plenty of people fighting over white babies and unable to get them so they've gone to China for a white skinned baby. I think it's great that the Pitts have adopted some children of color.

Posted by: get happy two | May 14, 2008 5:14:55 PM

Let's see China has suffered a catastrophic earthquake, Myanmar has been hit by a major typhoon, yet Brangelina's latest production(s) rank along side those two tragedies? Give me a break...leave the entertainment news to the entertainment mags and report on what is real news.

Posted by: Donna | May 14, 2008 5:24:52 PM

Maybe people would feel better about this little family if the parents would get married. How easy is it to commit to children when you cannot commit to each other? The message they are sending to their children is that they love them enough to fill out adoption papers but not a marriage license.

Posted by: Debbie | May 14, 2008 5:30:24 PM

RV: How many AMERICAN BABIES have *you* adopted? Until you have adopted, you have no right to judge how families are made. The US foster system is broken. the entire purpose of foster care is reunification with bio parents REGARDLESS of the atocities they have inflicted upon their children. There is not "lots of babies and children" waiting to be adopted in our back yard. There is very few babies/infants and few healthy "children" who have had their bio parents rights terminated. Please educate yourself before you spout nonsense of issues you know nothing about.

Posted by: KD | May 14, 2008 5:37:31 PM

Debbie, good point; though I don't know that the piece of paper would make much of a difference. It didn't seem to mean anything when Pitt was married before.

Posted by: LagunaTriMom | May 14, 2008 5:39:22 PM

My apologies, my comment was directed to SAW, not RV.

Posted by: KD | May 14, 2008 5:45:25 PM

You people need to get a life.

Posted by: Scott | May 14, 2008 5:45:33 PM

At least she is not having a million kids while on welfare and having me pay for them and their formula and their food and medical for the next 18 yrs.

Posted by: nanu | May 14, 2008 5:46:36 PM

At least she is not having a million kids while on welfare and having me pay for them and their formula and their food and medical for the next 18 yrs.

Posted by: nanu | May 14, 2008 5:46:44 PM

LagunaTriMom, You also make a good point and I do not support the infidelity with which this relationship started. However, now that they are both divorced and have taken on this responsibility, I have to wonder about the long term effects with two parents who seem to think short term.

Posted by: Debbie | May 14, 2008 5:46:59 PM

Re the below the reason you see more twins in hollywood and all around is because the fornicators have so many sexually transmitted diseases that they have miscarrying wombs or are sterile so they have invitro fertilization which because many embryos are implanted into the womb multiple births are the result. Isa 2:6 Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and [are] soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers. Hosa 9:11 [As for] Ephraim, their glory shall fly away like a bird, from the birth, and from the womb, and from the conception. Hsa 9:12 Though they bring up their children, yet will I bereave them, [that there shall] not [be] a man [left]: yea, woe also to them when I depart from them! Hsa 9:13 Ephraim, as I saw Tyrus, [is] planted in a pleasant place: but Ephraim shall bring forth his children to the murderer. Hsa 9:14 Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.


In my entire life i have met only 4 pairs of twin. How come that now there is an epidemic of twins in Hollywood. Give me a break. All they want is the status and recognition (and the money) that comes from selling their pictures to people magazine.

Posted by: Heaven Sent Messenger | May 14, 2008 5:57:17 PM

Heaven Sent: YOU are who gives Christians a bad name.

Posted by: KD | May 14, 2008 6:01:22 PM

Jhn 12:48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the WORD that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

Posted by: Heaven Sent Messenger | May 14, 2008 6:03:48 PM

The greatest problem confronting humanity is humanity - too much humanity,is gobbling up everything and leaving its excretions everywhere.

Earth needs one child per couple , not ten. What is she thinking the future holds for her children in the time of energy and food wars. Does she believe that being rich will somehow protect her children from the total collapse of humanity due to too many human beings?

Posted by: geneonlbk | May 14, 2008 6:09:31 PM

KD: Must've touched a nerve with u....calm down....If our country's adoption/foster care is so 'broken" as you say then why isn't this an issue to try and fix this "broken" system. Perhaps celebrities such as Angelina can get involved. It's sad, YES that there are children around the world who r put up for adoption for WHATEVER reason. No...I have not adopted, however i have a few close friends who have and never encountered any problems. All I'm saying.....let's not forget about our country and if this adoption/foster system we have in place is broken, then someone needs to find a way to fix it. KD....I nominate you!

Posted by: SAW | May 14, 2008 6:14:16 PM

SAW: Go adopt domestically, then we will talk. Let me know how that goes. Perhaps we can do it together. Bio parents have all the rights, the innocent children have none. There is a huge misnomer that there are all these children here that are available for adoption. There are not. Unless you are willing to take a child who has been emotionally scared from his early years. Do those children deserve homes? Yup, but it takes a special person to take on the challenge. Perhaps you are up for it?

And you are damn right you touched a nerve. We have adopted internationally twice and how dare someone who has not opened their home and heart to a non biologically related child judge someone, anyone who has.

No one judges people who have their own biological children. I mean why aren't people spouting off "Why are they so selfish to breed when there are sooo many babies and children in our own backyards...." And I have 2 bio babies as well.

Posted by: KD | May 14, 2008 6:31:51 PM

Poor Jennifer, I just feel for that woman. Atleast she's got John Mayer to comfort her. Why the heck couldn't she just give Brad a baby after the Friends series ended? That wife stealer got a hold of him, and that was it !

Posted by: cari | May 14, 2008 6:52:09 PM

Finally admits she's pregnant? So why the big secret?

Posted by: LongT | May 14, 2008 7:19:02 PM

I THINK THAT'S GREAT, IF YOU CAN HAVE KIDS AND BE HAPPY THEN SO BE IT. BRAD AND ANGIE ARE A POWER COUPLE, AND THEY CAN HANDLE THIS. THE MORE KIDS THE BETTER. THIS IS WHAT BRAD NEEDED, WAS SOMEONE THAT IS GIVING HIM WHAT HE WANTED(KIDS)YA BUT THERE IS ONE THING THAT IS MISSING(GET MARRIED)SEAL THE DEAL, MAKE IT RIGHT FOR THE KIDS AND GOD.....................

Posted by: TAMERA | May 14, 2008 7:37:55 PM

If the media would stop the "baby bump" watches and making a circus out of every single pregnancy that occurs to anyone even remotely famous in Hollywood, perhaps there would be less of a pregnancy epidemic.

Why does it matter if Angelina and Brad wish to have a large family, combining adopted kids with biological? And their choice of adopting from another country shouldn't matter either. They're people - just like you and I - but with larger bank accounts and better connections - that's all. They make their own choices and no one else should judge them based on what they choose to do with their family.

Posted by: Sue | May 14, 2008 7:38:00 PM

I THINK THAT'S GREAT, IF YOU CAN HAVE KIDS AND BE HAPPY THEN SO BE IT. BRAD AND ANGIE ARE A POWER COUPLE, AND THEY CAN HANDLE THIS. THE MORE KIDS THE BETTER. THIS IS WHAT BRAD NEEDED, WAS SOMEONE THAT IS GIVING HIM WHAT HE WANTED(KIDS)YA BUT THERE IS ONE THING THAT IS MISSING(GET MARRIED)SEAL THE DEAL, MAKE IT RIGHT FOR THE KIDS AND GOD.....................

Posted by: TAMERA | May 14, 2008 7:38:05 PM

I THINK THAT'S GREAT, IF YOU CAN HAVE KIDS AND BE HAPPY THEN SO BE IT. BRAD AND ANGIE ARE A POWER COUPLE, AND THEY CAN HANDLE THIS. THE MORE KIDS THE BETTER. THIS IS WHAT BRAD NEEDED, WAS SOMEONE THAT IS GIVING HIM WHAT HE WANTED(KIDS)YA BUT THERE IS ONE THING THAT IS MISSING(GET MARRIED)SEAL THE DEAL, MAKE IT RIGHT FOR THE KIDS AND GOD.....................

Posted by: TAMERA | May 14, 2008 7:38:27 PM

I THINK THAT'S GREAT, IF YOU CAN HAVE KIDS AND BE HAPPY THEN SO BE IT. BRAD AND ANGIE ARE A POWER COUPLE, AND THEY CAN HANDLE THIS. THE MORE KIDS THE BETTER. THIS IS WHAT BRAD NEEDED, WAS SOMEONE THAT IS GIVING HIM WHAT HE WANTED(KIDS)YA BUT THERE IS ONE THING THAT IS MISSING(GET MARRIED)SEAL THE DEAL, MAKE IT RIGHT FOR THE KIDS AND GOD.....................

Posted by: TAMERA | May 14, 2008 7:48:10 PM

With AJ's unstable past history of self-mutilation and other bizarre behaviors, she adopts in 3rd world countries that do not require background checks as the U.S., just money. Brad is rather old to start a litter now.

Posted by: layla | May 14, 2008 7:48:43 PM

I have heard of women trying to keep men with babies; however, this is getting ridiculous!!!!! Angelina is using her money to adopt as many as she can, and make Brad adopt as well. That certainly speeds the number of babies the two have with both their names on it!!!!!

Posted by: tinat | May 14, 2008 7:58:15 PM

layla: Inaccurate. In order to adopt an orphan from another country, *our* immigration system makes ALL Aparents go through a lengthy process that includes getting fingerprinted at the state and national level (FBI) and an indepth homestudy.

Posted by: KD | May 14, 2008 8:11:05 PM

Come on, enough about this homewrecker. The only reason she is even having these kids is because she was afraid Pitt was getting ready to take a hike. So she went out for the invitro process. This person is as transparent as a piece of glass. Everybody need to sit down and do the math--she was sleeping with Pitt long before his marriage broke up. She doesn't hold a candle to Jennifer Anniston. What a terrible mistake Pitt made when he left a vivacious beautiful sexy woman like Jennifer Anniston for someone who looks like a war refugee and dresses like a bum and dresses her kids like ghouls. Put some bright colors on those kids and let them look like kids and while you're at it Jolie--you could do with a little lightening up yourself. You look like death warmed over.

Posted by: beanmealmom | May 14, 2008 8:23:42 PM

Come on, enough about this homewrecker. The only reason she is even having these kids is because she was afraid Pitt was getting ready to take a hike. So she went out for the invitro process. This person is as transparent as a piece of glass. Everybody need to sit down and do the math--she was sleeping with Pitt long before his marriage broke up. She doesn't hold a candle to Jennifer Anniston. What a terrible mistake Pitt made when he left a vivacious beautiful sexy woman like Jennifer Anniston for someone who looks like a war refugee and dresses like a bum and dresses her kids like ghouls. Put some bright colors on those kids and let them look like kids and while you're at it Jolie--you could do with a little lightening up yourself. You look like death warmed over.

Posted by: beanmealmom | May 14, 2008 8:23:47 PM

One more thing---are those kids legs broken? Why not let them walk----they are not infants. You're making emotional cripples out of them lugginng them around. People wonder if they are even able to go potty by them selves without Mammie Jolie to do it for them.

Posted by: beanmealmom | May 14, 2008 8:28:02 PM

One more thing---are those kids legs broken? Why not let them walk----they are not infants. You're making emotional cripples out of them lugginng them around. People wonder if they are even able to go potty by them selves without Mammie Jolie to do it for them.

Posted by: beanmealmom | May 14, 2008 8:28:08 PM

If they are happy then I wish them all the luck in the world. Finally a Hollywood couple that are happy, and also DO SOMETHING with there money and time to help others...... She is a good mom, she cares for them, and tried to make her family diverse and she is getting is ridicule and derisive comments here.... The many perfect parents on this site amaze me....

Posted by: donsemora | May 14, 2008 9:10:49 PM

they carry them because of the swarm of papparazzi that follows them everywhere. probably scares the kids to death.

Posted by: susie | May 14, 2008 9:16:22 PM

I pray that God continue to shower you both a lot of Blessings. I pray also for Good health to all of your children and to your up coming Twins. (hopefully they'll be boy & girl) May God Bless your whole family.

Posted by: rizza | May 14, 2008 10:01:06 PM

What a relief! Now that I know she is having twins, I won't have to sit up at night wondering! I can finally sleep again!

Posted by: boo | May 14, 2008 10:04:09 PM

BaJeez0s! What a brood sow!

Posted by: hageehoggie | May 14, 2008 10:17:20 PM

I never write to these sites --- but I have twins -- it is HARD with twins and with other kids and you have alot...but it is also the joy of all joys.... I have 5 all together --they are now age 11- a girl, 9 1/2 girl and boy, 7 1/2 a boy and 3 1/2 -a girl. They are EVERYTHING to me and my husband and to each other-- I wish that for you.....yes you can and should breast feed twins..... contact me or contact someone like me who has breastfed twins--- we can help. Jacque' Hoagland. ps Bless you for what you are doing in the world.

Posted by: jacque' hoagland | May 14, 2008 10:19:18 PM

As previously stated, there are so many natural disasters, in addition to wars and kids bringing guns to school, a US president that does nothing to control the gas prices, health expenses, our own homeless or needy people, preservation of farm land that is being sold to developers, what Angela & Brad do is inconsequential. They are supporting these children, raising them in what appears to be a very stable/loving home life and teaching them to be good role models and more than likely, to help others who are in needs. They onces stated that piece of paper showing they are married will be signed once everyone in this country have the right to marry whom they want, including gas/lesbians. I think they are to be commended for the stand they are taking.
As for the religious zealot, she is what gives religion a bad name. People can really go overboard with religion. "Judge ye not, lest you be judged".

Posted by: Tandee | May 14, 2008 11:07:07 PM

Yes, its about time these 2 get married. I think its a bad example to their children and shows they've got issues of commitment. Its called living in sin, and any God loving and fearing person knows this. I believe it falls under the "Thou shall not commit adultery" commandment. But its their lives and they have to face God for the way they conducted themselves, just as you and I have to do the same.

Posted by: evagal | May 14, 2008 11:10:30 PM

I don't necessarily think having 6 kids is a mental illness, but having them all at once is. It's like she's collecting kids the same way animal hoarders collect animals. She's trying to get Brad good and tied down because one kid wasn't enough to hold onto billy bob.

Posted by: missyk11 | May 14, 2008 11:25:52 PM

missy, Billybob didn't want to adopt maddox and I think Angelina adopted him by herself. I think that is one of the reason why they got divorced. Good for her to persue her dream of adoption, regardless of what ole BBT thought.

Posted by: ruby | May 15, 2008 12:07:13 AM

If they can afford it, it's nobodys business how many children they have. Hopefully they will stick together and raise their children, it would be sad if they split up and she raised the kids on her own like Mia Farrow.

Posted by: Kay | May 15, 2008 1:13:44 AM

I think it is great they are having children. children are a wonderful gift from GOD. regardless off if you can take care of them or not. the lord doesn't put more on us than we can bear. I have four of my own. And just because they are not married does not mean they can't be great parents for their children. I am just tickled to death for them. Angelina strikes me as a woman that knows what she wants and will strive to get it. I say "kudos" to her and Brad. From the comments i have read i hear alot of HATERS out there.

Posted by: she's having a baby | May 15, 2008 8:55:14 AM

I think it is great they are having children. children are a wonderful gift from GOD. regardless off if you can take care of them or not. the lord doesn't put more on us than we can bear. I have four of my own. And just because they are not married does not mean they can't be great parents for their children. I am just tickled to death for them. Angelina strikes me as a woman that knows what she wants and will strive to get it. I say "kudos" to her and Brad. From the comments i have read i hear alot of HATERS out there.

Posted by: she's having a baby | May 15, 2008 8:55:20 AM

I worry more about Michael Jackson's kids growing up under his shadow. I know of 3 kids, but didn't he buy another baby or something? I have heard they are pretty nice kids. Still, they have no mother and Mr. Wierd for a Dad. Brad and Jolie don't make their kids wear veils when they go out, they are very honest and open with everything they do! They have helped New Orleans so much, they do good things, they seem like good people. Good for them if they want lots of kids. They work hard to be there for the kids.

Posted by: Sharon | May 15, 2008 10:36:53 AM

I worry more about Michael Jackson's kids growing up under his shadow. I know of 3 kids, but didn't he buy another baby or something? I have heard they are pretty nice kids. Still, they have no mother and Mr. Wierd for a Dad. Brad and Jolie don't make their kids wear veils when they go out, they are very honest and open with everything they do! They have helped New Orleans so much, they do good things, they seem like good people. Good for them if they want lots of kids. They work hard to be there for the kids.

Posted by: Sharon | May 15, 2008 10:37:01 AM

Our 6th ( maybe 6th & 7th) due in December - it amazes me how many people have a judgement they are willing to share about the children we support, nurture , and love. From asking if we will have more - as if they are entitled to know the level of protection my husband and i intend to use the next time we have intercourse ( my mother in law stopped asking after i put it to her this way ) to expressing how they feel about it to us. Quite honestly - its personal and private and between my family , we have family discussions about adding to the family and the sacrifices it might require .But we LOVE being a family - we celebrate it - the fun, the laughter, the sense of connection ,love and security . We arent wealthy but we take very good care of them- us - not taxpayers ( i love how people check to see if i am paying with food cards or something everytime i go grocery shopping because it so closely follows the welfare protocol / shopping list- only fewer brand names! :-) ) they have more memories than money and we pray that we always do what is best, but knowing we cant we give 100% all the time so that they will know we tried- and they were worth the effort . Abuse and neglect are no more commoin in large families than small - nor crime. The old saying "quality not quantity " holds true and one does not determine the other. If you want to make judgments on parents- go to parents behaving badly website - most of those psychos dont have a "litter" but it doesnt stop them from being dogs.
May God Lovingly Bless

Posted by: Evan | May 15, 2008 11:43:29 AM

Who really cares? Certainly, more news-worthy stories.

Posted by: mistybelle64 | May 15, 2008 12:17:58 PM

If they weren't adopting these kids the same people that are bashing them for doing so would be saying "They need to help more people with their money." They are giving these kids a MUCH life than they would have had if not adopted. They have the means to take care of these kids and you can tell in pictures how much these kids adore them. They are not just a decoration like Paris' dog in her purse.

Posted by: Denise | May 15, 2008 1:10:48 PM

RE: KD "RV: How many AMERICAN BABIES have *you* adopted? Until you have adopted, you have no right to judge how families are made."

RIGHT ON!!!! We had a "blended" family in 1957....one 1/2 sibling, 3 siblings, and an ADOPTED US child. I'm tired of people harping about others who actually walk the walk telling the rest of humanity what to do. Get off your bums and go ADOPT a child. It's sort of like getting your green card: You don't get to harp if you ain't got the adoption papers.

Posted by: FosterCatMom | May 15, 2008 9:03:22 PM

There are so many more important issues in this world than Angelina Jolie having twins. Like China and Burma.

Posted by: hillary.08 | May 15, 2008 9:55:43 PM

I love this family

Posted by: I love this family | May 15, 2008 10:34:20 PM

credit: Lola (justjared.com)

For those people that keep criticizing Brad and Angie (or Angie in particular) about adding new members to their family, quit hating and most of all, quit projecting. Your criticisms are all very similar: too soon, the kids won’t get enough individual attention/care, it will be too crazy in that household etc.

For the “too soon” camp, people above have already pointed out that B&A want to raise their family all at once while they (B&A) are young enough to have the energy to run around and play with the kids. It’s a rational way of wanting to raise kids since you get the raising part done all at once instead of having to drag it out over decades (someone pointed out that caring for an infant all over again after you’ve raised your kids to be teens or adults will be a difficult adjustment). Additionally, it’s good to have/adopt kids like B&A have done since the kids will be close in age and can more effectively bond with and relate to each other. I have siblings that are 10 years older than I am and because of this age gap, I only got truly close to my sister who was closest to my age (5 years older) because my other siblings have always seemed too much of an adult for me to relate to them while I was growing up. I think the age gaps between MZS so far are pretty good since they won’t ever be so far apart in age that they can’t relate to each other. Any additions to the brood in the near future will reap the same benefit.

For the “kids won’t get enough individual attention/care” camp, you seem to be missing the point that B&A are not “ordinary parents” in terms of the help and resources at their disposal. The 2.5 kids per family norm these days is a relatively modern development and at least in America (and perhaps other western countries), it’s a result of the 2 income household reality for most families since more kids amount to more expenses and more demands on your time. A lot of couples feel that 2-3 kids is what is manageable because most couples nowadays both work so they have to juggle getting kids dressed and ready to go to school/daycare/nanny, going to work, picking up the kids afterwards, cooking dinner, helping kids with homework/spending time with them and then getting them ready for bed, cleaning up the house everyday. This doesn’t apply to B&A because even when they work, they make sure one of them stays with the kids. It’s also fairly common knowledge that the net worth of these two individuals alone can support 2 dozen kids and combined, they can probably adopt a small village. Additionally, these two don’t need to juggle child care with cleaning the house, yard work, cooking meals, etc. and to top it off, they can have live-in nannies to help usher kids to the bath, get them ready for trips, etc. Suffice it say that the number of children that B&A can handle is greater than that of an “ordinary” family. So for the critics, just because the number of kids you can handle is less than what B&A can handle doesn’t mean they’re less capable parents than you. My mother and both my grandparents came from families with 9-12 kids and they all turned out fine since they were raised during simpler times and had the luxury of having one parent at home at all times (and they didn’t even have maids/cooks/nannies). So stop harping on the number of kids B&A have and want to have—they can easily raise the soccer team they want with the resources they have.

For the “crazy household” camp, sure there will be commotion at a household with a lot of kids but a parents with maids and helpers can easily handle that. Lots of kids in a household means more friends and playmates for the kids. Having a huge family makes for great childhood memories. Some people seems to think family is all about parents and child only but the truth is, family is just as much about the relationships children develop with their siblings—to one child one sibling may be the pest, one sibling may be the protector, one sibling the confidant, etc. A big family doesn’t just mean a crazy household—often times, it also means a stronger support system and stronger sense of belonging.

So please, enough of the criticisms of B&A expanding their family!

Posted by: a good post | May 15, 2008 10:37:56 PM

I give Angelina Jolie credit for shining a light and showing the world a true sense of interfaith, intercultural acceptance and unity. She’s not only made it popular to adopt children from other countries who truly need love and family … she’s achieved the status of matriarch of the poster family for the new, multicultural, blended family.

Just want to point out … These days, many families are formulated on the bond between people who did not start as blood relatives and who hail from different cultures. I see it all the time in my wedding ministry, when people marry, and blend in their kids, their relatives, and their extended family members.

Overall, its very encouraging to see how they created their unique family. They have broken through many taboos, and have been an example of how love can transcend race, culture and religion.

They are also modeling love and family unity without marriage, and the ability to raise children in a loving environment without having to have a wedding. Even though I am all for marriage, for the right couples, I don’t think it is necessary for everyone.

In there case it works and might be even better.

They have money, fame, their own real estate, production companies, access to the world, and legal custody of their adopted kids, so they really do not need to get married.

Their kids are loved, and taken care of financially and they can afford plenty of childcare so that when the babies are screaming and kids are fighting, they have a little space to walk out of the room and let a child care helper step in. We all need time out from caring for kids, especially more than one, so they are covered on that front. Having help with the children, and a chance for some alone time, will help them keep their sanity and their sex life. They are pretty much living like an old married couple with kids, so a ceremony and legal documents is NOT what will hold them together or make their life better …

At the moment, they have the financial security to create the family life they choose and if they inspire a few civilians along the way, that’s a good thing!

Posted by: they are committd | May 15, 2008 10:41:19 PM

They are not even married people!! How is this something to celebrate!

Posted by: viva the 60s | May 15, 2008 10:58:46 PM

These two are not exactly role models for commitment since they began their affair through adultery. Aside from that, having loads of money does not make them responsible parents. I agree that they are working hard to help others in need when their schedules allow; however, I think they are disrespecting their own children by not commiting to each other through marriage. I am tired of hearing the terms "baby momma" and "baby daddy" as if these individuals (that they cared enough to have sex with) seem to have no names after the pregnancy test turns up positive. How shameful. These two need to be as committed to each other through marriage as they are committed to their children through adoption.

Posted by: Debbie | May 16, 2008 12:41:50 PM

Angie has had mental problems when she was a lot younger but she has grown up, people. She does a lot of good now and she is learning from her past mistakes. Like she wouldn't hardly hold her birth baby but carried the adopted ones around but now it shows she does, so now I'm happy about that. Sure it makes me mad that she won't marry Brad but that's her choice. It could be because everyone is pushing her and she's rebelling, who knows. She must have her reasons why but I hope and think maybe she will marry him in the end. Anyway, it doesn't matter how many kids they wind up with because they'll love and care for them. They have the money and help to give them the best care ever. Angie is a contradiction but that's what makes her interesting - she has a negative past but a beautiful heart that loves her children.

Posted by: Brad & Angie Fan | May 20, 2008 9:30:16 AM

they need to get married! second they need to get married thrid they need to get married, oh have i said anything about them needing to get married! wasn,t they suppose tro be doing that soon. like tomorrow!

Posted by: CAROLINE | May 20, 2008 7:32:11 PM

they need to get married! second they need to get married thrid they need to get married, oh have i said anything about them needing to get married! wasn,t they suppose tro be doing that soon. like tomorrow!

Posted by: CAROLINE | May 20, 2008 7:32:11 PM

I THINK THAT BECAUSE BABIES A SO READY AVAILABLE IN OTHER COUNTRIES THEY GET ADOPTED MORE BY CELEBS. I DON'T THINK THEY WANT TO GO THROUGH THE HASSLE AND ALL THE PAPERWORK TO ADOPT AN AMERICAN BABY. BESIDES THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFO AND WE KNOW THAT'S NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN. I LOOK AT IT THIS WAY SOME WOMEN SHOULD NEVER HAVE KIDS AND THE ONES WHO BRING THEM INTO THIS WORLD WITH LOT'S OF LOVE AND STABILITY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
AND ON THE TWIN EPEDEMIC I THINK THEY ARE HAVING A DOCTOR EMPLANT THE TWIN EMBRIOS AND IT'S NOT NATURAL.

Posted by: MERTICE40 | May 21, 2008 12:32:08 PM

Why should anyone HAVE to get married? Marriage is a government thing. I'm much more interested in the personal and spiritual commitment that a couple makes to each other - if it is honest it is stronger than any piece of paper.

Posted by: abbey | May 29, 2008 1:09:20 PM

its all crap! if they're that in love, get married!!! what kind of example are they setting for the kids or any kids for that matter?

Posted by: linda | May 29, 2008 1:59:52 PM

Wow, now she's starting to have them in litters.

Posted by: Nancy | May 29, 2008 7:19:44 PM

How do you know they aren't married? Orphans need homes and we are all God's children, what difference does it make where she adopts them from. I'm from a big family (12). And Angelina dosen't need to have babies to "hang on to Brad". What is this the dark ages. And She adopted her first child after her divorce from Billy Bob. She was a single mother before Brad. And she started the process of adopting another child before Brad. Seems like thay are happy..leave them alone. And how many of you have adopted unwanted children in the USA?Get a life

Posted by: Bea | May 29, 2008 7:32:56 PM

KD AND SAW - My sister adopted three children. It took several years to terminate the parental rights of their crack head mother, and tracking down the three different fathers was an impossibility. More red tape. My sister and her husband stuck it out and had these children in their loving home for three years before they could officially adopt them. They knew that they were getting kids with potential learning disabilities,etc. They weren't looking for "healthy" or "perfect" - they were looking for kids that needed them. Kids that needed loving parents. Thanks to lots of love and guidance, three precious kids, who had a rough and abusive start in life - overcame all of that. All three have become good students (not without struggle)and more importantly, good people. There *ARE* kids available for adoption in the U.S., maybe not a lot of babies (I honestly don't know) and yes, many of them are "scarred" as you put it. All the more reason to reach out to them. I don't care if someone adopts from Iowa, China, or Kenya. Mothering a child transcends all those meaningless boundaries. What's a border when a child needs love? Who cares where they come from? A child needs a mother...it's not politics.

Posted by: Nancy | May 29, 2008 7:36:16 PM

Why doesn't she just by another beetle eater from some fourth world country like the other ones? Why get all fat and go to the trouble to have her own kids? Brad will probably get sick of her and find another hottie like he did the first time. Can't say as I would blame him either. She's hot and everything, but she will lose her looks eventually.