Anderson Cooper Snags First Angelina Jolie Post Pregnancy Interview

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Are we supposed to praise her for doing what every other mother does: be a mother...?

Come on people../

She has the means to hire a nanny and yet chooses to raise her own child. I do applaud that.

I love it! Watch the changes in this relationship. It's already happening. She might turn into Susie Homemaker. I predict that if Angelina didn't want to marry before, she will agree to it now that she had Shiloh. Expect a wedding, unless Brad changes his mind.

Ethang, i guess you are not a mother,

ask any mom, (a good one though) and every one of them will tell you that if they could they'd raise their children, even if they had the means to hire a nanny. They would hire help for errands or the house, not to raise their childrens.

I think nannies are for selfish women that only care about themselves...and for dumbs like Britney Spears (for the child's sake)

Why watch anything on TV anymore? We can check out all the highlights here!

"I want to learn to do my own chores" for goodness sake.
I'm developing a brain tumor from all the stupidity. You need to learn? Does a life coach come in for that or some sort of freak personal trainer that actually has the patience with that amount of ignorance.

Actually read this again. It says, "[Shiloh and the nanny were in the other room." That means there's a nanny and that AJ is definitely not doing everything herself. She may do a lot, which she should, but not everything. And fair enough. Being a housewife/house-girlfriend isn't easy.

Glad to hear she wants to be a mommy but I wouldn't doubt she would be anything otherwise. She does have a nanny but I suspect it is for "babysitting" services when she is speaking and preparing for public outings.

It cracks me up that every other mother in the world takes care of their own children. But when celebrities say "I want to raise my own children. Not have a team of nannies do it." that we're supposed to roll over and think the sun rises and sets on them.

wow.

HA HA HA HA HA!!! that makes me laugh...

i find it hilariuos that some people admire celebrities for raising thier children. uh, hello? WHY HAVE KIDS IF YOU CAN'T RAISE THEM?

and ethang, what's wrong with you? so, if you had the means to dump your kids on someone else 24-7 you would?

jersey girl, i agree with you 120%!

LOL! This is so funny-she wants to learn to do chores, isn't that so sweet? wow, she's not just a hollywood star, she's a real person. ha ha, the rest of us have been doing chores since we were like 8. How BIG of her to want to be like a real mom and actually do chores and take care of her child. Wow, she should be given a nobel peace prize.

God i can't stand her. she was this passionate over billy bob, and now where is he? oh yeah, gone. I wonder how long this "i'm a savior mommy" thing will last before she gets bored and moves on to something else....

Gweena a little angry are we?

Jersey Girl--- I couldn't have said it better myself-- I totally agree!!

Why have children if you don't intend to raise them yourselves--- having children is much, much harder work than people realize... you only "get it" when you have them.

I guess I could see needing a nanny or a "helper" if you aren't lucky enough to have family close by to help you out (as in my case, thank God!) because every mother out there knows that you do need those better-than-gold "breaks" every now and again...

But as I said--- I totally agree~~!

I personally know many mothers who do not care for their own children. Being a young homeschooling mother trust me there are many times I hear "how can you stand to be around your kids all day" and this is from young, middle age and old of all incomes.

I believe the interview is for the upcoming Refugee Day. That is an area I am reading up on because I love learning about what happens around the world

I do not CHOOSE to live and die IGNORANT.

I truly wish her and her family well. May her efforts in reaching out and bringing to the forefront the plight of others who do not get any press be blessed.

Great to see her growing up and into her own

I am looking forward to this interview. THanks for poting information about it

Jersey Girl said:
Are we supposed to praise her for doing what every other mother does: be a mother...?

Come on people../

Yes we should praise Angelina. Most women these days either put their newborn babies/kids in daycare or hire a nanny. Rich or poor most women do not raise their kids anymore, Angelina is a real women. These children are very lucky.

Angie and Brad remind me so much of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. She has her Oscar and her fame. Now she will be a mom and work when it fits wit her family. Newman and Woodward made it work (they met on a movie too...) and I think it was not his first marriage. I hope they can duplicate their example and I a believe their kids are pretty normal too... Angie and Brad chose family and love.. Jen chose a superficial selfish life... maybe whe will see her mistake. Brad was a keeper (I feel really sorry for her). Angie is no fool, I would have snagged him quickly also.

Women put their children in daycare!!! How dare they!!! Has it ever occurred to you that they have to go to work every day? Rubberlips is just damn lucky.
And I'm sure she has plenty of (invisible) help already. I don't see her of all persons raising three little kids without nanny. Gimme a break.

Jersey Girl ... how dear you to critisies britney... do you believe everything you read???? so if i would read that you are a bad mother.... well...

Paul Newman was a bad father in the beginning. He didn't have a natural love for children. He didn't like babies and struggled with parenthood. He has grown daughters, but I think his only son committed suicide many years ago.

We don't know yet if Brad is a keeper. He's a keeper if he wants to be kept. Everyone thinks Angie is the nomad, but Brad is an attractive man, and men are known to roam because every relationship calms down into a more boring routine sooner or later.

Angelina Jolie is a poor little rich girl in need of a cause to make her seem extra ordinary. Her humanitarian efforts are a phase she's going throught but something she might have to commit to due to the media exposure. She's beautiful but does beauty mean what you have to say is right. Brad Pitt is an uneducated idiot who is whipped. It will be interesting to watch how things unfold when the charm of the immediate passes for Brad Pitt. Jolie, in her career has always wanted to stand out. First she tried the wild child lesbian route and the the sexually adventurer type, her last resort was the extreme to the other end; hence the humanitarian for third world children. She wants to be famous, be it by unfortunate children or trying to impress the weak like Brad Pitt (who has no clue about the world - listen to him speak, he's an uneducated idiot),she will do what she has to do to come out on top. She has found the perfect partner is weak Brad Pitt who is adored for his looks and not his brain.

Why do people say Brad Pitt is uneducated. He attended college, although he did not finish (dropped out in jr or sr year.. so did Bill Gates). Brad Pitt is no more undereducated that most of you on these Blogs. We is quite successful, media savvy and I believe a talented architect. The only really stupid thing he did was marry Jennifer Aniston and believed she loved him and wanted a family... He smartened up...

If those things are true about Paul Newman's children that is very sad. My point is they have made a marriage work in Hollywood. Joanne Woodward focused on her family and husband. I believe Blythe Danner did the same. Gwenyth seems to follow in her footsteps. There will be negatives in every situation. Angelina should be applauded for staying home with her kids. Rich or poor it is still a choice. Get a man that can take care of you and raise your own kids, work part-time whatever. Most women are not focused on their children and Angie is so far. Stop feeling guilty about your own choices and be happy for them.

Best wishes to the whole entire lot of them (they're going to need it), but think about this. Paul Newman was considered gorgeous, but Woodward was a plain ol regular jane. We see this type of coupling over and over again and it seems to work. How can a sexiest man alive and a sexiest woman alive set up a happy home? Has it ever happened before? Name me one couple. Just one. If I am correct, none of the most popular, most beautiful starlets married equally popular beautiful men. For some unknown reason, these couplings do not work.

I think the "charm of the immediate" has already passed for Brad, judging from the photos of the last several months. In fact, I can't remember them ever looking happy together. Angie is trying to make it look like she and Brad are committed, and Brad looks bored out of his mind, and not a little resentful in most of these pics. Most of the time, they are not photographed making any sort of eye contact. Sometimes, Angie is looking at him, but he is never looking at her. Brad is never smiling. Sometimes Angie is, either to the camera or other people or her kids or at him, but he is never smiling, ever, not even with the kids. That's not to say he doesn't exude kindness towards the children, but to Angie, it's just a void.

People on the Brangelina and Vinnifer posts are always calling Jen a plain Jane or worse, but I just miss how brilliantly happy Jen and Brad looked together every time we saw them. And when I saw The Breakup recently, I was struck by how glowingly beautiful Jen is and how appealing she was in the movie. So I don't think he made a mistake in marrying her, as someone just posted. I think they were very happy in each other--if you can go by pictures. I'm thinking there is some truth in the pictures, because there is such a drastic difference in the Jen-Brad pics versus the Brangelina pics.

I'm not sure about applauding her for being a stay at home mom but I do think she is doing the right thing. Being a stay home mom is hard. Believe me I am one and once in a while I go a little more crazy. :P I raise my own kids because I don't trust anyone else with my children. I have beliefs and morals all my own that I would like to instill in my children and I don't see that happening if I stick my kids with a nanny (if I could a afford one) or daycare. BUT I wouldn't mind a little help once in a while with house work especially when I have a sick baby and can't get anything done.......

People often say her humanitarian work is just a phase. Everyone goes through phases but you know what, what an awesome phase to go through if that is what it is. Not all phases are negative.

I respect that she goes out and do for others. Her family is beautiful.

Hey blank, it's nice to know someone else notices it too. You know what you're talking about. People give off negative vibes, even in photos. Brad Pitt looks like he's thinking, "The realization is hitting me that it's not all it's hyped up to be." Many marriages end because people fell in love with an illusion. During the courtship, they stay on their best behavior, presenting what they think the other person desires. People don't bring their real selves to the table. I've always believed that Jolie is hard to get close to because she's scared of letting her emotional guard down. She starts relationships by holding back and acting detached, which causes the men to go nuts with desire and chase her. Then when they're finally a couple, I think she changes. Suddenly, all she cares about is family life. She said the same exact thing when she was with Billy Bob. All she cared about was their family. But when she is single and floating around, she claims she doesn't really need any one lover and plays the vixen. Brad is slowly getting to know the real Jolie and still loves her, but may no longer see her as the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with. Very possible.

Tess, I disagree. I don't see them getting married soon. In fact I think Brad will grow bored. That cooking comment was good. I didn't learn to cook at a young age but still had to when I moved into my own apartment. She only has to start at 31,sweet. I 'd like to see it, but I don't watch Anderson Cooper for anything.

You would expect Brad Pitt to be a super-fun dad, but he doesn't look free with the kids. He looks rigid, mechanical, like he's careful around Maddox and Zahara and afraid to make a mistake in front of Angelina.

Zahara is as cute as a button, but her demeanor is too serious for a little baby. You can bring out your children's sense of humor by playing and acting goofy with them. Where are the giggles? My crazy brother would have those kids laughing constantly.

If you all soooo don't care about all this and give a shit why do you all have something to say about it? Leave them alone and don't believe everything a friggin' magazine says.

The woman called "nanny" is probably her good friend named "Holly" who has been very close to her for like ages. She does not hand over her children to some stranger who just passed her way.

I really don't understand all this drama about it. Why can't you just let them be? I think in her position it is much harder 'being a mum' than if you just have a 'normal' job and quit after 8 hrs of work. To be exact she is in her job 24/7 cuz even in her private time she gets stalked by paparazzi waiting for the next good shot to sell to some cheesy mag.

I'd like to see how you people, who keep ranting against her, handled that. I would just freak out... and admire her for keeping her calm...

Just my two cent...

I agree with Jaded, Angie wants to be mom, it is great. She does have three children under 5 yrs. That is difficult even with a nanny/friend/mother's helper/mom whatever. I relate to her so much now. Choices are consistent with growing up and settling in. JA is still hanging around with frat boy. HOw much fame and money does she need to be happy. She is getting rather old. I do not see VV being more committed or family oriented than Brad. JA is a fool, Angie is shrewd and sweet. I like her giggles.

Why give Jolie so much praise for wanting children? Big deal. The majority of women have at least one child in their lifetime. It's what we do. The beauty of being a woman in this day and age is that we have the choice of having children or not having children. It's all good.

Jolie has it easier than most women because she's rich. She has help when she needs it and can take off to beautiful exotic places to relax and renew her mind. She gets a lot of breaks.

The media is a problem for people who can't handle it. Jolie handles the press like a trooper. In fact, I think she likes attention.

You know, I really, really admire what Angelina Jolie is doing. But you know what? I wish she was plugging the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" and jumping on the march to save the planet. Seriously, if we don't save the planet, raising awareness for starving children worldwide is *not* going to be an issue.

Jersey Girl, and anyone else who feels the need to judge everyone else by what THEY believe defines a good mom:

My mom was a fab parent when we were coming up, and she is a fab grand/greatgrandmother to her childrens children, and THEIR children, but she will tell you in a heartbeat that she would have loved some help, and if you can afford it, why not? I know plenty of wonderful mothers who HAD to work, some who worked AND were students, and even some who didn't have to go outside of the home yet from time to time utilized a helper.
I have a close friend at present who's in the entertainment biz as is her husband, and they rely on a nannie because of the nature of their work, but you never saw kids more loved, nutured, secure, and happy, or parents who are more attentive, or a family who enjoys each other like they do.

I don't know who the heck you are, but I don't appreciate you deciding that anyone who doesn't think like you must be less than a mom. How dare you? I applaud Angelina Jolie for coming from where she was to being the woman she is now, and one who desires to make changes she doesn't really have to make in hopes of being a better parent. Also, I'm not foolish enough to believe that the blurb was written as said by Angelina Jolie. It doesn't state that it's a quote and so un-twist your panties and stop reading it like it is verbatum her words, along reading more into it than there is.

I hope that her private life stays private. I really don't care what happens with her personal life. I hope she is happy like every one else who has, had a new addition to his/her family. I think it was strange that she sold those first baby pictures for the amount she sold them for. But I guess having a superstar family is expensive. Anyways I think she always looks great even when she doesn't try too. Best of Luck Mrs. Angie and Mr. Brad

Maria

Gayle said:

"You would expect Brad Pitt to be a super-fun dad, but he doesn't look free with the kids. He looks rigid, mechanical, like he's careful around Maddox and Zahara and afraid to make a mistake in front of Angelina.

Zahara is as cute as a button, but her demeanor is too serious for a little baby. You can bring out your children's sense of humor by playing and acting goofy with them. Where are the giggles? My crazy brother would have those kids laughing constantly."

^^^Posted on June 17, 2006 04:41 PM

What is it with this constant need to analyze this families every facial expression, or lack their of? Brad smiled 24/7 with the X, did it change anything?

I have a kid who didn't walk until he was almost 24months, hardly utterd a word until 2 1/2, barely smiled, or even changed expression. Now? he's almost four and I can't catch him, he WON'T shutup, and he has one of the most beautiful smiles you can imagine. He's still the most comptemplative of them all, and will stare and study a person to the point of adults being intimidated. My point is, he got there when it was time for him to get there, and just like him, Zahara has her own personality, and because it doesn't work for you doesn't NOT mean there's something wrong with the child. This is why we live in a Ridlin/Prozac pill popping world. Others have decided that "something must be wrong with you if you don't act like me."

By the way.....you get all that (Brad) from the few photo's?

Maria said:
I hope that her private life stays private. I really don't care what happens with her personal life. I hope she is happy like every one else who has, had a new addition to his/her family. I think it was strange that she sold those first baby pictures for the amount she sold them for. But I guess having a superstar family is expensive. Anyways I think she always looks great even when she doesn't try too. Best of Luck Mrs. Angie and Mr. Brad

Maria

^^^Posted on June 18, 2006 01:16 AM

Maria, you are aware that "they...both Brad & Angelina" agreed to allow the photo's to be taken in exchange for the money "all of it/every penny" going to charity?

They did not pocket the money, and from all I've heard/read, no celeb who's allowed for the sale of a child's pic have also donated the money to a variety of charaties.

Looking forward to teh interview

I think Angelina and Brad have adorable kids. Yes others have adorable kids too but I don't think just because there are others that there is something wrong with celebrating the children of famous people.

and just like everyone else in the world there are good and bad pictures of them, but that is life. Not everything is suppose to be perfect and just because they aren't don't mean there is some evil, devious meaning behind it

²Sassafrass: It's really sad that you think money makes it all easy. That's pretty much rubbish... Fame doesn't make it easier either.

As I said, I think it's so much harder to keep a familey together under these extreme circumstances. They can't do one tiny step in public without being followed and I admire her for her strength and her heart.

If doing what she does is so natural and so ordinary, then why are so many children in orphanages?! I think it is great what she does and it is great to see how her life went on and where she is right now. I think she is worth it to be an icon for many people. Why do you think it is bad if there is someone like her to look up to, to set a good example? You don't even know how it feels like to be in a position like her so you shouldn't even judge it. I just think that it is not as easy as it seems only because you get a lot of money and are famous and known all over the world...

Jaded said: June 18 05:03 AM

"²Sassafrass: It's really sad that you think money makes it all easy. That's pretty much rubbish... Fame doesn't make it easier either."

I loved the whole post, but I think the above is where people get hung up. We somehow believe makes it all easier. For Some things it does ease the burden, but then you got a whole new set of issues to contend with that replace those things that have nothing to do with how flush ones bank account is. Trust me.

Angelina Jolie's life is not easier because she's famous. So she's scrutinized and hounded by the press all day. That's her cross to bear since she asked for it.

Wealth creates a whole other set of problems and responsibilities. You have to make smart investments, and it's a job just to manage your money and make sure nobody steals from you.

I still maintain that being able to take care of all your financial burdens gives you one less thing to worry about. New mothers' most frequent complaint is that they are tired and worn out. Many poorer women would love a regular break from their kids, but can't afford to pay a nanny or babysitter and have no relatives around to watch their kids for free. Angelina is lucky indeed.

Jaded-

Angelina loving children is good. I mean, the world needs women who love children. Who is going to protect and fight for our kids? Men? But I don't think that loving children makes a woman all that special.

Other people have other causes--Gates is concentrating on education, Sting has a wonderful family with Trudy and the kids, but he is saving the rain forest or something like that. Some people are protecting animals. You get the point.

For some reason, when people hear that someone loves children, they go ga-ga. Michael Jackson got away with a lot because he loved kids. People automatically got a picture that he was so kind, gentle, good, etc.

Angie is a wonderful mom and love Brad deeply, Brad is lucky. May they be happiness forever...

One thing I have noticed is that Brad is always with Angie. Yeah, he was smiling with JA, but those are mostly for Red Carpet Events. They also spent more time apart than together. BP and AJ are always together... I think that is more important than cheesing for the camera then going your separate ways. And Angie is way cool regarding the paps, whereas JA seemed freaked out by the attention. She will miss it once her star is truly detached from Brad.

gossipup, I read an article on that very same thing. How since BP & AJ have been together, it's rare that you don't see them together. It said they haven't spent more than 48hrs apart at any giving time, and even when making movies, they just went to wherever the other one was filming and lived there with them. Also, it's always in a non showbiz envirenment that we see them, and when you look at before, we hardly ever saw or heard Brad and Jennifer going or doing much together outside of Hollywood. Please before anyone jumps down my throat thinking I'm a Jen hater. I'm Jen liker, but what I read just made me think about things, and I have to agree with the observations made.

Re: Nohater

I would like to read that article. Do you have link?
It was just an observation. When my husband and I met we just stuck like glue. Even when I am mad he is still right there and vice versa. The grocery store shots of BA & AJ are very telling. Brad has a partner in life now, not just a date to glitzy affairs. The committment is obvious.
I used to like JA but I do not believe she wanted a family or life with BP and she should have just let it go and not whined so much.

BTW JA and VV are perfect for each other. Actors who play the same character in every role. See how long that lasts...

Good. I returned and this topic hasn't turned ugly. We may disagree but we're not fighting or calling each other bad names.

Brad Pitt seems to spend the majority of his time with Angelina, but do you think that's normal? Or, a better question is do you think it's always going to be like that? If their relationship is healthy and to be sustained, they will have to be able to stand times apart.

This is what I think -- We haven't seen anything yet. Their relationship won't be fully tested until they get into a regular routine. They have been flying all over the place, like they've been away on vacation.

One of the gossip mags (yes, I read them) said Brad Pitt is anxious to put down roots and give the kids stability, but Angelina loves to be on the move. She did it when she was the single parent of Maddox. This may cause a conflict.

Another thing... Since a few of you are making comparisons, why can't you believe that Brad Pitt loved Aniston and that their marriage was happy in the beginning? Do you think their entire relationship was contrived, consisting of fake smiles and Red Carpet moments? I don't believe that. Pitt loved Aniston when they married, and he genuinely looked happy to be with her.

The photos-- You can tell a lot by a person's facial expression and body language. Brad and Angelina have taken more than a "few" photos. That's why I've noticed his change in mood at all. I agree with some of the past posters that Maddox looks happier than when he was with Angelina alone. You can plainly see that having a father brightened his world. I noticed his posture right away. He walks taller and more sure of himself. Yes, Maddox looks happier and more content in 99 percent of his photos, and I don't believe it's just because he's older, as some of you may be thinking.

Zahara is a fine little girl, but I've seen only one photo of her laughing. Just ONE, and that was when she was smaller. I'm just saying that the Brad Pitt that we're so used to seeing (prankster, happy-go-lucky, smiley Brad) seems to have disappeared with these kids. He's no fun. Maybe having his own little girl will change all that.

Togetherness isn't always a healthy sign. I know of a couple who still spend all their time together. She's a beautiful blonde. He's chubby, balding and ugly. She has no real friends. He's been at her beck & call for 10 years of marriage. It works for them. She is a spoiled brat who recklessly spends money and needs a kick in the pants because of her "attitude." When they fight, his greatest fear is that she'll leave (something she constantly threatens him with), so he bends over backward just to make her stay. What do I think? It's pathetic.

Sorry gossipup, but no I don't have a link. I read it before they even went to Namibia. I do agree that they are in a very committed relationship and it's something you could have knocked me over with a feather about.

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Gayle, oh yeah he loved Jennifer, but looking back hindsight has become a bit more 20/20 about some things. I saw him w/G.Paltrow, and he was head in the clouds in love with her snooty butt lol. He was ready for marriage/kids w/her, but that didn't happen. He was set up with JA, and I think it was an eazy breezy, safe & comfy marriage for both for awhile. I'm telling you, GP broke his heart, and I really feel there were elements of a rebound there with he/JA. I just don't think looking back that either of them wee head over heals in love with one another. He changed too. He got all glossy and hollywood, and it was fun to see that glamour for a minute. I remember thinking if they ever break up the world would explode lol! I'm sorry, but I have been a fan of his since day one, and I just now believe in my heart that he's found his true hearts desire in life. He wanted a family, and he got one. He's really a good guy with a good heart, and I'm not so sure that didn't get taken for granted by his ex wife. I remember when he was with Diane Sawyer, and I thought, something is getting ready to blow up, and it did. He said he was going to make the life he wanted happen, and he did, but with someone else. I wouldn't have in a gazillion yrs put Brad & Angelina together....until they got together. Most Brad Pitt "first" fans I know like myself feel the same. Angelina from all I've ever read would never had let her kid get attached to him if she didn't trust the guy, and Brad isn't IMO the kind of man who would have used a kid to get next to the mother, or use the mother to get next to the kid. I'm sold that they are in a loving and committed relationship for the long haul.

Okay, I have to admit that you have brought out some good info.

I like Aniston okay. I don't think she's evil. You said something that may be true of her though. Maybe she didn't completely lose her heart to Brad. I think she's not the type of woman to fall helplessly in love with a man to the point that she puts him first. Some women will give their soul to a man. They'll do anything to please him. I've met a few of them. I think Aniston is actually very strong emotionally, despite her whining. I think she whines to vent, but that she is tough. She has a lot of spunk.

I was never hugely a Pitt fan, so I don't know much about his character. If you believe he's found his true love, I hope so too and I'm not trying to patronize. It's evident that they have a beautiful family.

I usually lurk here but was drawn to the debate about nannies.

I have a sister in law with 3 children 9,6 and 3. She insists on doing without a nanny or even a regular baby sitter. When we meet, she'll say she's the most over qualified mummy - with 2 master degrees, bi lingual. She's gets migraines and her then 4.5 year old son mentioned in passing to me that "mum is angry all the time" I asked him why? He says "Dunno"

I have a neighbour with 4 girls 7,5,3 and 18 months. She insists on doing it all herself. No nanny or regular baby sitter. When we meet, she seems calm and relaxed. She home schools the older 2 children. Her girls seem happy too.

Is my sis in law a bad mum? NOT at all. She loves her children and wants the absolute best for them. She would feel guilty if they weren't getting the best - best organic food, best education and of course, best care. That means to her, that she must be the one CARING for them, no one else can do as good a job. And so, she is sacrificing her aspirations and interests. But It's just not in her nature to enjoy being with her children 24/7. Personally, I think she would be much better off hiring a regular baby sitter so she can do some part time work - even if all her after tax income goes towards paying off the baby sitter. She would feel better about herself, she would get the intellectual stimulation she needs and EVERYONE would be better off - even her own children.

Is my neighbour a dumb woman? NOT at all. She has a masters in education and used to be a teacher. She is certainly bright enough. She just has no problems being with her children 24/7.

Every woman is different. We have to be careful about definitions. To me, a bad mother is one who doesn't LOVE her child. I don't see my sister in law as a bad mother at all. But I do think she is in this regard, an non-conscious mother. By that I mean, she isn't conscious of her own needs nor is she conscious of her feelings of resentment to her children which they clearly pick up. But she won't listen and we can only help by offering to babysit her children.

Me?? I loved the 2.5 years as a Stay at home mum. But when my daughter started to go to play school on a regular basis, I was just ready to start work - part time. And that's what I've created for myself. I'll say straight out, I need to work - part time, from home and still have plenty of time to spend with child and family. To achieve this, I've made trade offs. I don't have a career and even if I do go back to full time work, I'll be on the mummy track for several more years. Most of my after tax income goes towards getting the help I need, but I know if I can't work part time, I'll go bonkers. As woman with a daughter, I think I'm setting a good example to my daughter. I want her to know she has choices and she can create her choices. I want her to know that she must make the choices which are true to her nature. She doesn't need to feel that she should sacrifice all her aspirations and interests to be a good mother. I learnt that from my own mother.

NoHater-your comments are too much in favor of brad. if he was not deep in love with Jen and married her, he was false too-led her on-maybe not on purpose. she agreed to it, so both were not sincere. can go either way. maybe its why Jen didn't have a baby, she felt unsure of him or sensed lingering feelings for Paltrow. Jen would know this, but not us.

Bet brad didn't use Jolie or her son, but believe main attraction was Jolie, so he agreed to take the kid too-loves kids and hungry for his own.

Jolie pictured w/Maddox and Colin Farrell in foreign land-dating, during movie Alexander-getting to know each other- i saw it- feeling him out maybe? also Ethan Hawke w/her and Mad at game- she called him a "good man" - and a foreign actor (dates Kylie Minogue) from one of her last movies-hanging out with him too with Mad.

Me thinks? honest assessment- she was in market for a father for her son.

Handsome together, BP and AJ but I don't share your view-not a solid match to me. amazing the different opinions here and what we see.

Wait.. I am confused. It says that the nanny and the baby were in the other room, and AJ says she wants to be a hands-on mom and do her own shores. Geeez... Is this woman phony or what? It goes to show you that actresses are nothing without a script. This woman is so eager for the whole world to love and know her than she is in great danger of becoming like Tom Cruise: a ridiculous joke - that's what happen to people with little talent and way too much money.

Marieanne, You are a fool.

One thing I hate the most is when people such as Marianne, and Jersey Girl up there decide to run their mouths about a truly beautiful soul (angelina) - attempting to reduce her to nothingness that it is clear they feel about themselves. You two may be fat bitches, with insecurities overflowing into your waddled existance, but don't hate on someone whose multicultured, full of life and ambition, just because she makes you hate yourself for what you have become. You are pathetic souls, and if either one of you have something to say about the truth, now that you've heard it - email me, i dare you. pixygypsy@verizon.net

How about everyone stop accusing each other. Everyone has their own opinion but the best opinions are those that aren't hateful and provide some perspective. I put myself in JA's shoes and BP's and AJ's. And I lean more towards BP and AJ b/c it's a beautiful thing what they have. So it didn't work out for JA and BP but now everyone's moved on so why can't we?

Besides, An woman who is a humanitarian, career woman, devoted lover AND a mom is somebody who is admirable. How many of us are even close to that? Plus she's juggling paparrazi and traveling around the world which is stressful. But she tries to be positive and those who call her fake or a liar would call her a bitch if she acted negative, so no matter what she won't win you over but guess what.....? She could care LESS!

Angie if you haven't noticed doesn't care about what people think which is probably how she can deal with all the media and accusations. I don't think she wants attention b/c she doesn't even have to ask for it. I'm pretty sure she's even sick of it. Tom Cruise however was losing his stardom so has perfectly made a fool of himself in oreder to gain any attention he needs. Since Angie hasn't acted so desperately, surely she doesn't need it.

Also notice she is one of the few actresses who does interviews about humanitarian efforts instead of plugging her career. Name an A-list actress who is a hands on humanitarian (no, I'm not talking about writing a check to a charity) that in addition has to deal with kids, a hunk(Brad needs his lovin), media, U.N., traveling, and her career all at the same time. Name ONE.