With conflicting reports circulating saying that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are split, and then denials claiming they're still together also coming from all angles, it can be very confusing. In the hopes of clearing up any Brangelina-based fog, PopEater reached out to author Ian Halperin, whose recent book 'Brangelina' predicted the demise of the supercouple and went into the inner-workings of their lives. Halperin tells PopEater that he's confirmed the couple have indeed split, and even predicts how the drama will unfold in the media over the next few weeks.Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Have 'Definitely Split,' 'Brangelina' Author Says
By Mike Hess Posted Jan 25th 2010 02:30PM
With conflicting reports circulating saying that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are split, and then denials claiming they're still together also coming from all angles, it can be very confusing. In the hopes of clearing up any Brangelina-based fog, PopEater reached out to author Ian Halperin, whose recent book 'Brangelina' predicted the demise of the supercouple and went into the inner-workings of their lives. Halperin tells PopEater that he's confirmed the couple have indeed split, and even predicts how the drama will unfold in the media over the next few weeks.While many outlets are saying the Brangelina split is false, you say otherwise. What are you hearing?
Plain and simple, no one's really gotten a denial from Brad or Angie. I told you weeks ago and I maintain that they're in the process of splitting. I know the reporter for News of the World who wrote this story -- James Desborough. Say what you want about News of the World, but he's one of the most thorough journalists I've ever met. I've never caught him getting egg on his face regarding a story, and the fact that he did this story, I don't doubt the authenticity of this story.
Whoever issued denials say their people denied it, but these people have no idea. I spoke to someone who was inside Brad and Angie's home and they gave me a first-hand account of what's been going on. They said there's definitely been trouble brewing inside the house, and the spin they're going to give it is very similar to Brad's friend Guy Ritchie. After it was leaked that there was a split with Madonna back in 2008, Madonna's spokesperson Liz Rosenberg vehemently denied it and said there were no divorce plans. Move forward to October 15, 2008, and she issued a statement that Madonna and Guy Ritchie decided to divorce. This is the type of way it's going to play out. You're going to see denials, you're going to possibly see them appear in public for a photo op to make it seem that everything looks normal and fine. Look, Pitt's good friends with Guy Ritchie and he's gonna follow the script of Guy and Madonna.
My sources clearly say they're estranged, they kept it quiet because they want to work out something conducive to the well being of the children and I think that's a commendable way of dealing with it.
On your blog, you report a likely timeline that will precede their split. Break that down for us.
Either they confirm it -- again, the people who have denied it aren't credible people in their camp and the media and public just doesn't want to believe this golden couple is splitting. Either they confirm it, or they appear in the public shortly, probably in the next week, sending the public a message that the rumors are bogus. And then you'll soon start to see more intensity in the stories, some in the mainstream press citing that they've definitely split, and that will happen in in the next few weeks.
I have confirmed from one person in the house and one of his closest friends that they have definitely split. And that's split romantically. That doesn't mean they don't have business together, they're still going to have joint custody of the children, but romantically it appears they're estranged.
Why not get ahead of the story and come out?
From what I hear from my sources, they don't want to open themselves up to a media and public circus. They want to protect the children, and I agree with that. Legitimately and genuinely, they're concerned with the well-being of the children, and that's why I respect them.
Again, James Desborough, he does not get things wrong and no one's mentioned that before. I met him in person and followed his career and he's rock solid as a reporter. He's a rock-solid, world-class entertainment reporter.
Say it's true. What happens post-split to their careers?
There's only room after they formally announce a separation, there's only room for one of them on the A-list. That's just based on the history of top showbiz stars. Usually only one of them survives at the top. I predict it will be Angelina Jolie. They say she's more powerful than Oprah now in the entertainment business, and the fact of the matter is Pitt's close family members have told me he's not his old self. He needs a long break and needs to do a lot of soul searching and get himself back together physically and mentally. She's literally worn him out.
I get Jolie's appeal, but it seems Pitt's more connected in Hollywood. He's great friends with George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, etc. You don't think he'll thrive?
People close to both of them have told me that was true about four years ago, but Jolie artfully used Pitt to increase her star in Hollywood and in the process became way bigger than him. There's no doubt she's bigger than Brad Pitt today. Pitt, we might like him more, but as far as the public interest and fascination goes, there's no comparison. People are obsessed with Angelina Jolie. We haven't seen the tip of the iceberg regarding her star power. I think she's just going to get bigger and bigger, and hook up with another powerful man in the future. That's the way her M.O. seems to work, and it's worked well with her.
Who's next for Angie?
I predict her next man won't be an actor. I predict he'll be a top politician. She seems to be heading that way and wants to be associated with someone more sophisticated. It will definitely be a change from the type of men she's been with over the past decade.
You've made two bold predictions that have come true: The death of Michael Jackson and now, the seemingly inevitable split of Brangelina. Neither are exactly positive, but they seem correct nonetheless. How do you feel knowing you called such bad news?
With Jackson, I regret deeply that my prediction was true, but the world ignored it. They made fun of my prediction and it came right. Maybe if they listened to me, he'd still be alive today.
With Jolie-Pitt, I maintain I'm really the only journalist to really get inside the house with sources and find out how they live day to day. I've read a lot of the tabloid stories and they've been false over and over. I really had sources inside their home, family members and close friends of theirs. It wasn't difficult to predict this one, they've been having trouble day in and day out for the last couple of years. The first two years was a honeymoon, but the last couple of years have been a nightmare for both of them. I think they're mature enough to realize they both need a change to better their own lives and their children's lives, otherwise something drastic might happen in that household.
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Monday 25 January
By karen
It is surprising that ANY hollywood relationships lasts. There are jealous factors, there are privacy factors, and ego factors. And then there are "players". It saddens me that the children have to suffer through all this, and they suffer the most.
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Tuesday 26 January
By Mona
This is so sad Karen...They should be ashamed of themselves.
I mean just because they both are worth millions from their acting careers doesn't make it right that their kids have to be put through their personal relationship/marital problems!
And though the children are still a bit young to fully understand what are they going to learn from all of this?
~God Bless~
Tuesday 26 January
By bgs
I agree and feel sorry for ALL of those children they had and adopted. What a shame for them. They will end up the losers. Angelina is a crazy skank--always has been and always will be. She will not have any trouble finding another man, even if it's someone's husband. Pitt has aged so much over the past four years. He got what he asked for.
Tuesday 26 January
By alk
AM SICK AN D TIRED OF THE SAME PEOPLE OVER AND OVER AT THE OSCAR'S.MERYL STRIP, AND SANDRA BULOCK AND THE JOLLYES WHY DONT SENT THEIR OSCARS BY MAIL...AND GET REAL GLAMOROUS BEAUTIFUL COUPLES WE REALLY WANT TO SEE LIKE HOT JUDE LAW AND SIENNA MILLER, HOT CUTE RYAN REYNOLDS-SCARLET, HOT GLAMOUR THE BECKANS, HOT ROYALTY TOMKAT, HOT SOLO BUT TOGETHER THE PERFECT PAIR HUGH GRANT-JENNIFER ANISTOR, HOT HOT AARON ECKARD,,,AND OF COURSE NICOLE AND KEITH, NEW PEOPLE THAT WE WANT TO SEE SO THE OSCAR IS GONNA BE ENTERTAINING...BY T WAY THE PRESS FORGOT HOW HUGGED WERE NICOLE AND PENELOPE IN THE SAG 'S AWARD,, THAT'S A GOSSIP, REMEMBER TOM????
Tuesday 26 January
By k
It's always over when the guy grows a beard. He's trying to hide, but it won't work. Never does.
Tuesday 26 January
By lisbeth cohan
Sadly, I have to agree with you, Karen-I blogged to a different tune yesterday, because they've done so much good in giving to world problems, but you're words ring painfully true-this will be very hard on the children I'm sure, they've been such hands-on parents, it's appeared-
Tuesday 26 January
By melb
I THINK THIS ARTICLE OVERRATES HER, SHE IS WORN OUT, BONY AND GETTING OLD IS HOW SHE LOOKS, AND SHE HAS THAT BIG EGO THAT PUNISHES ANY ONE WHO STEALS HER CENTER PLACE ESPECIALLY BRAD, I THINK SHE LOVES HIM BUT IS PLAYING HIM TO KEEP HIS MIND ONLY ON HER. AD PUNISHING HIM 4 THE NANNY..AND HE IS FALLING FOR THAT, SHE KNOWS HOW TO MANIPULATE HIM, ALL THOSE KIDS HAD ONLY ONE PURPOSE TO TIE HIM..AND HE ALSO LOVES HER,, OF COURSE SHE HAS SERIOUS MENTAL ISSUES THAT, EVERYBODY KNOWS.....
Tuesday 26 January
By sandy
I don't think either one got sucked into anything they didn't want to. Like most people, they go through personal changes, whether it is with their maturing, or experiences. The only difference is that they have tons of money to live beyond the normal person,(life is definitely different~and I'm sure it gets old)~ and reality sets in after awhile. And their life is constantly judged. After all, We DO NOT know them, so why do we speculate???? I personally do not care overall about anything said in the media, as it is all about ratings and money, and the media loves the people who buy into all this crap. I'd rather sit down and watch an hour interview with the people than listen to tidbits here and there. That being said, I really don't care about Brad or Angelina! lol
Tuesday 26 January
By bacha
I think angelin is smarter than this article she knows no men ever cared about her or took her seriously before Brad...she knows that...... her own doing but the truth
Tuesday 26 January
By sm
Just because parents split doesn't mean children suffer. I am not a huge fan of Jolie to start with, but I have seen that she is a good mother, Brad has been an attentive father - and they can afford to have those kids.
Wednesday 27 January
By kay
Angelina Joie hates men, she sucks all the juice out of them like a preying mantis. Iam first again? WHAT, WHAT, WHAT'S MY NAME......!
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Thursday 28 January
By Susan
You said it, Kay. From the very first moment I laid eyes on her, I knew she was just plain EVIL. I honesty think most truly intuitive women feel the same way. Any man who has a clue picks up on that energy too.
I'm really sorry Brad Pitt got sucked into that nasty vortex, but hey - he's a big boy and he made his own choices. Unfortunately, now he's going to have to deal with the consequences.
Monday 25 January
By leroy
Girll.. you need to find your own identity and stop copying Leroy cuz YOU ARE NOT LEROY.. WOMAN..UH UH UH Often imitated but never duplicated..WHAT ?? WHAT ??
Tuesday 26 January
By kryjef
i dont know what you name but i bet it starts with a capital D
Tuesday 26 January
By legeagle2
Brad got sucked into something nasty alright; I guess vortex is a good of word as anything for it. Does anyone really think this author has some sort of special prognostication skills that we, as regular viewers of the planet, do not have? I mean, all one has to do is take a cursory look at the divorce rate in this country then multiply it by two or three when flighty Hollywood stars are involved. It doesn't take a rocket scientist or sociologist to understand that this Brangelina thing wouldn't last long. Heck, I picked both NFL playoff games this weekend and no one is lining up to give me kudos (or money) for my insights. THAT was tougher than predicting the fall of the House of Brangelina.
Tuesday 26 January
By elba
I CAN SAY FOR CERTAIN THAT THE SADNESS IN BRAD'S EYES IS VERY SAD,, BUT MAYBE HE STARTED WHEN MESSING WITH THE NANNY ...ANGELIN NEVER FORGETS INFIDELITY EVEN THOUGH SHE MAKES OTHER DO IT
Saturday 30 January
By Sasha
They are both PARASITES.....I knew from the beggining that they were not going to make it.....so very sad for the children...ANGELINA HAS NO CLASS AND WITH ALL HER MONEY THAT IS ONE THING SHE CAN NOT BUY....CLASS..CLASS..CLASS...and JEN has that and lots more...They are both RETARDS and Jen must be lol.
Tuesday 26 January
By Johnjfoote
I think you hit the nail on the head. Ask her Dad and other men she has used and abused.
Thursday 04 February
By Carolyn
and who the heck are you to have this attitude? It was Billy Bob who left her after adopting her 1st child! How idiotic you sound to me, and I am sure others as well. Leave these people alone, or at least give them credit for the dang good things they do!
Monday 25 January
By maryjcarlisle
That poor boy looks like he's been ridden hard and put to bed wet.
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