Is Tiger Woods Leaving the USA for France?

By Rob Shuter Posted Dec 15th 2009 11:40AM

Tiger Woods might have to change his passport to Tigre Woods (French for Tiger), because Naughty But Nice is exclusively reporting that the devastated golf pro is pondering a move to France thanks to the country's media rules. Tiger, like other celebs who are ducked out in the land of cheese and wine, hopes that these regulations will help him lay low while his cocktail waitress shenanigans scandal blows over. That, plus 'SATC' poster drama and magazine baby bidding after the jump!

Tiger Woods is begging for privacy after admitting his "infidelity" and might have found the answer to his privacy prayers in France. "Members of team Tigers have reached out to the same ultra-exclusive real estate agent that helped Brad and Angelina find their stunning property in the South of France," an insider tells me exclusively. And considering that the price for the first new pictures of the troubled star and his family together is now over $300,000, it might be the surprising playboy's only option when it comes to rebuilding his marriage out of the public spotlight.

According to Michael Wildes, immigration attorney and managing partner at prominent NYC-based immigration law firm Wildes & Weinberg, Woods' dash to France makes sense, because there are "much stricter privacy laws that afford the Brangelinas of the world a tinted aquarium, rather than the transparent fishbowl that is the U.S. media, in which to live and breathe in virtual freedom and privacy."

An A-list celebrity publicist friend explains to me "that's why private stars like reclusive Johnny Depp chooses France to raise his family and why Angelina decided it was the only place to give birth to the world's most famous twins." Privacy, great wine ... doesn't sound like a bad place to wait out a scandal.

Tiger's trans-continental trip won't come cheap -- Brangelina's property is estimated to be worth over $70 million -- I'm told the golf legend is looking at similar priced chateaus.

Carrie Bradshaw Minus the Girls

The new 'Sex and the City 2' poster has three New Yorkers seeing red, and not just because of all the retouching of Miss Parker. "Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon couldn't believe that the first image from the sequel is Sarah alone," an insider revealed. With Sarah Jessica Parker serving as executive producer on the film, SJP very likely knew about her solo poster.

I'm told the second film in the series focuses more on the ensemble cast -- the four girls having fun together rather than the depressing storyline of Carrie being stood up at the altar. And although Andrew Hampp, L.A. Bureau Chief of Advertising Age believes, "for all intents and purposes, Carrie Bradshaw completely defines the 'Sex and The City' brand and the target demo," I can't help but wonder: Isn't friendship a label that never goes out of fashion, SJP?

Kendra's Baby Is Top Tot

It's been quite a week for new celebrity babies, with births by: Kendra Wilkinson, Kourtney Kardashian, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen and the Duggar's nineteenth (19th!!!) Now that the hard work is done, it's time to get paid. Sources tell me intensive negotiations have been going on for weeks with Kendra and Kourtney's representatives, with Kendra's baby being the number one choice of celebrity editors.

"Readers are fascinated with Kendra because she transformed from Playboy playmate to your next door neighbor. She revealed her life to us on her reality show so we feel like we are a part of this pregnancy. She's sweet, real and down-to-earth -- and those are three wonderful things to be," said InTouch Weekly Editor and Chief, Richard Spencer.

Coming in a close second in the we-want-your-baby-on-our-cover race is Kourtney, with the Duggars finishing a distant third. As for poor Tom and Gisele, I'm sure their friends and family are very excited about seeing the bundle of joy.

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Tuesday 15 December

By Jennifertbc

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Love his column - and his personality!

By Geoff

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Yesterday his wife bought an island home in Sweden, today he's buying an estate in the south of France. The media is running out of trash to write, or Tiger's in the real estate business.

By george

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if this gets him off the news, the net. or any other media then I say LET'S ALL HELP HIM PACK!!!

By Mike

My thoughts exactly. BYE!

By Inkling

The fact that Woods and other A List Celebs are leaving the US to digs in South France says a lot about how over run this nation is with Stalkerazzi, how much people here feel they have the "RIGHT" to intrude themselves in the lives of public figures here, and how this government has allowed ridiculous and illegal activities to continue. This government does NOTHING to protect them from scandalous, libelous, dangerous, and intrusive behavior from the media. I can guarantee that if the politicians in this country had the press and the moral minority up their butts as much as they are allowed to intrude themselves in the private lives of celebs, the laws would definitely be enacted and enforced here. It sickens me that people think they have the "RIGHT" to speculate, humiliate, and integrate themselves into the private lives of celebs just because they are famous. Laws need to be made in this country to protect these people, and more importantly, they need to be enforced. The media groups that continue to act in this shameful way should be prosecuted by law and shunned by the public, not rewarded for bad behavior. People that violate someone's privacy are provoking and instigating violence toward someone, and they should be met with the same without retribution.

By jeno712003

WOW - you're right - this coverage is worse than the Gosselins!!

By Charles

The French aren't selling "70 million dollars chateaux " People who pay these prices are taken to the cleaners. Most of these properties IF they are for sale....Are available for 10 to 20 times LESS and even less than that. Only unsuspecting suckers pay these prices. The "ultra exclusive" Real Estate agen is a figment of the writer's imagination. Stop fueling bs stories. As for no in French it is "non" not no....as in English Spanish and Italian. Why don't you do some proper research before writing something like this???

By WB

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Oh Charles, settle.

By Meli2012

Take a extended vacation...heal your marriage and get away from American media..

By Ritag

I agree he needs to get away where people will allow them to get a second opportunity to heal their marriage. U.S.. is always hungry to drag people through the "coals" for their mistakes. Where is forgiveness in all this. We have even had Presidents who have strayed and we have forgiven them to get on with their lives. He apologized so let's move on to more constructive things i.e., feeding the hungry, finding missing children, taking care of the abused, etc.

By Joan

TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO THE FAR ENDS OF THE EARTH, TIGER. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR 30YRS OF GOLF. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU.

By Judy

Well, the French are much more accepting of affairs and moral slip-ups. They won't hound him over something they regard as "to be expected".

Thursday 17 December

By Ritha

I'm so tired of reading everywhere the the "French are more accepting of affairs" - because it's so not true. And French men & women get just as hurt and humiliated as anyone else by infidelity. The only difference is that the French don't spend so much time and energy judging others and telling others what they should and should not do.

By wisdom

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He should move in with Farrahkhan,and maybe he will learn something

By bstill

It sounds like things are sinking in for the Tiger. He's got that tail between his legs set for the run. But geographics only go so far. When he get's there, there he is also, and no distance will dispell the shame of guilt he'll (HELL) experience for a long time no matter where he is. Oh what tangle webs we weave when first we deceive.

By tom

goodbye negro....

Saturday 19 December

By John

Hey Tom,Youre a coward!

By sue

Tiger Woods has been exposed. He is just another one on the long list of men who think they can do whatever in this life and get away with it. Sometimes I think they need mental help. I am surprised he doesn't have a shrink (yet). I have always thought he was a wee bit arrogant. Having a wife and kids did not mean enough to him to be faithful. Shame on you Tiger!

By biltbod8

Let's get real....This is not just a "Men" problem. Plenty of celebrity women out there that do the same thing.

By jd

Best Wishes to Tiger and Family, Please move Mr. Woods, I pray for you and your family. At the end of the day, you don't need to look at the folks that are talking about your life and your career.
Maybe they can move on also, it is so much more going on that this., homeless, jobless, straving kids in the world.

Take care.

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