Besides all the great work he does with his Make It Right Foundation, Brad Pitt is a staunch supporter of Gay Rights...& sometimes it feels good to have a friend. I first noticed him in Thelma & Louise, & what an impression he made! I couldn't get his image out of my brain for weeks. If you think he has weak acting chops, check out 1 of my favorite movies of all time- Fight Club, or the recent Burn After Reading. If you wonder what the deal is with him & Angelina, check out Mr. & Mrs. Smith for a lesson in chemistry. If you don't think he can be sexy & suave, check out Oceans 11, 12 or 13. I think he was a bit of a hero the last few years when he gave 1 million to defeat Prop 8, & then said the following to the press:
On when he'll marry Angelina Jolie: "I have love in my life, a soul mate-absolutely. When someone asked me why Angie & I don't get married, I replied, 'Maybe we'll get married when it's legal for everyone else.' I stand by that, although I took a lot of flak for saying it- hate mail from religious groups. I believe everyone should have the same rights. They say gay marriage ruins families & hurts kids. Well, I've had the privilege of seeing my gay friends being parents & watching their kids grow up in a loving environment."
On the right to love: "It's ridiculous that Prop 8 took away gay people's right to marry! I have no understanding of that kind of hatred. Maybe it's fear of difference or of the unknown. If you feel belittled, maybe you need someone else to belittle to feel powerful. It's the only way I know how to explain it. You've got religion telling you what to think about homosexuality, about marriage. They say homosexuality is a choice, a lifestyle, something you can be cured of, & that isn't true. But if you're tucked away & have no friends who are gay, you'll believe what the preachers say. Just think of it in terms of being in love- how would you feel if someone told you that you couldn't be with the person you loved?"
On wanting the best for his children: "Would it bother me if a child of mine turns out to be gay? No, not one bit. Listen, I want my kids to live the lives they want to live. I want them to be fulfilled. I hope I teach my kids to be who they really are."
On the secret stone grotto behind the waterfall in his pool: "It's a great place to have sex".
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