I can imagine a small snort and a tiny smug grin coming from a certain someone.

I am so sorry to hear this. I liked the fact that they seemed so family-oriented, adopting children from other countries. No doubt their chosen professions make it difficult to sustain a partnership. Are there no long-time marriages left in Hollywood?

The tabloids at the grocery store aisle has been having that as a headline for several years now. I glance at them while he puts the grocery cart at the register. I would think they could come up with different headlines. I wonder if this one will be real.

That's crazy. I saw it in the tabloids all the time but never believed it. They have been together for a long time, decide to get married two years ago, and now this. Some lawyers are licking their chops. How do you divide all that?

A difference in parenting methods? People that love each other can't compromise and raise their children? Really? What a strange statement to put out as the reason for divorce.

I didn't use to care for Jolie very much, she didn't seem like a very good person when she was younger. But she matured a lot over the years and grew up to be a really amazing person. They've both done so much to help people all over the world, they've certainly earned my respect. I think it's very sad for them both and their entire family.

moonie, I have lived differences in parenting style. It broke apart the marriage. It's possible. Unfortunately. So much worked, but the parenting styles were so disparate, there was no way to meet in the middle :(

I also feel sad. I thought they were one couple who had such a great family life, but who knows what goes on in private. I thought they were both on the same course when it came to children, but it didn't work. Hope it isn't too rough on the kids.

I had to look up who she is married too. Guess I don't pay much attention to these things.

rob333 - I'm sorry you experienced that.

It's "Hollywood". There's no there, there. These people *live* on publicity. Poor kids.

Parenting differences are a common reason for marital problems and divorce.

It's ok moonie! Life is what it is, and you experience loads of things. you just gotta learn from them. It really surprised me how different we were at parenting, I must say, when we were so similar at so many things. Who would've known until we were put in that situation? No way to know, so no regrets.

I can't stand her, have always had a crush on him. I wonder how much her double mastectomy and hysterectomy had to do with this. I read some gossip that he had cheated with a French actress, maybe Marianne Cotillard? I'm sure Angie is just a shell of the sex goddess he married.

Rob333- I am sorry that happened to you. I truly can't imagine what that would be like.

I'm sure Brad was trying to instill some family rules and discipline which went against her free spirit.

I love this Hollywood couple. Buuuuuuut.........having THAT kind of money messes with your mind!

nicole- I agree. With that much money, access and power, the rules go out the window.

I wouldn't want it, frankly.

I do think they're good parents and love their kids, but I don't envy the kids for never having a good old house and neighborhood, with friends and family.

They both said there was no other person involved it was parenting and his excessive use of marijuana and alcohol and temper. Strange because she used to be the one all into the heavy drugs especially when she was with Billy Bob.

Brad Pitt was engaged many times and had relationships with many famous women. There was a comparison once about how his appearance evolved into whomever he was with at the time.

Looks like he might have had an affair.

The adopted kids were her idea. She hesitated getting pregnant as she thought it might take away from how the adopted kids would feel. But, Brad talked her into it.

Now we are learning he as a temper. I agree with Jasdip that Angelina has a very loose parenting style. It has been written that the children were allowed to run wild in certain social situations.

I hope it doesn't get too ugly.

If the affair is true, shame on Brad.

I liked when Brad and Gwenith Paltrow morphed into the same person.

Divorce papers say irreconcilable differences. No more comments at this time.

For the health f the family - that was given as a reason for divorce. So , is she saying that his behavior is affecting the kids? What about her addiction? Certainly that has to have an impact. Hollywood gossip has the Cotillard co star pregnant, that will come out as time goes by.

Really????????!!!!!

Not unexpected. I've never really considered them a stable couple. They are both weird. I don't know that I believe he is a bad parent. I suspect he may actually be the better parent. I'm not a fan of the marijuana, but it's probably legal where they are.

My thoughts/comments prompted by my own "take" on it as well as comments, above:

1. "Irreconcilable differences" is the only grounds for divorce in many states.

2. "Differences in parenting style" is most definitely a valid reason for splitting up, but it just seems kinda weird in this divorce. Rob333 had said, "Who would've known until we were put in that situation?" That's totally valid when two folks get married and then have kids. But in Brad and Angelina's case, they were together for many years with kids from the get-go (Angelina had adopted three kids before she and Brad ever got together), and then had three kids together (and then got married). I would think the differences in parenting styles would have shown up years ago, and if it wasn't an issue then, why is it an issue now?

3. If the real issue is that Brad had an affair... well, Angelina, are you the pot or the kettle? Brad was a married man when he and Angelina had an affair which broke up his marriage....

4. Sorry, but I have to disagree with this comment from above: "I wonder how much her double mastectomy and hysterectomy had to do with this. ... I'm sure Angie is just a shell of the sex goddess he married." Obviously, I don't know either one of them, but everything I've seen, heard, and read about Brad Pitt tells me that Angelina's surgeries wouldn't be an issue -- after all, the surgeries were to preempt cancer, which she had a strong likelihood of getting. She had reconstructive breast surgery, so she's not disfigured there, and no one can tell if a woman has had a hysterectomy just by looking at her.

5. With regard to the comments about lawyers making a bunch of money off this situation -- they have a prenup. And I believe I read that Angelina has already said that she is not going to ask for child support, although she wants physical custody of the kids (and joint legal custody).

Have you actually seen reconstructed breasts? Well, I have and it's not pretty. And yes, a hysterectomy in a pre-menopausal woman causes havoc on hormones even with replacement. Not only physically, but mentally. For someone who could have the most desirable in women, by their standards, this would be a big temptation. I have no doubt he cheated. Whether it was due to her surgeries or not, only they know.

3. If the real issue is that Brad had an affair... well, Angelina, are you the pot or the kettle? Brad was a married man when he and Angelina had an affair which broke up his marriage....

^^^^

I hate that I'm quoting Dr. Phil but... If he'll do it with you, he'll do it to you.

And there are still people who believe children are 'lucky' to be 'placed' in carefully vetted adoptive homes. Sure.

I must admit, I had no idea that so many of you are so familiar with these two Hollywood stars! How did you become so friendly?

Well, they are in our living rooms quite often! Sometimes, we meet at the movies, and other times, in the check out line at the grocery store.

Good grief.

Whatever started the couple on their journey, right or wrong, is in the past, in the long-time-ago past, & I'd bet that all 3 of the adults involved have gotten over it, so maybe everyone else can, too.

Referring to any woman as a "shell", maybe for any reason but definitely if it's because she's had a life-threatening disease & disfiguring/reconstructive surgery, is so offensive that I'm unable to come up with adjectives, & I have a pretty good vocabulary.

These 2 parents have, if statements upthread are correct, 3 adopted children, all from dire backgrounds, & yes, those children are lucky to have found a home with their mother & to have been adopted by their father.

The only one whose story I remember is the little girl from Africa, who probably would be dead had she been left where she was.

There are many things worse than having parents who divorce.

Jolie has also bravely been open about her health and medical history, and I remember that being quite a big story. I have no doubt she has helped others by using her celebrity.

Spare me, Sylvia. She is not the femme fatale that she was when she stole another woman's husband. She is a public figure and I can voice my opinion, whether you like it or not.

I mentioned earlier that Brad adapts to the women he is with, sort of like a chameleon. The fact that it lasted as long as it did, it amazing.

They do deny that they had an affair while Brad was still married. I think we can all agree that even if it wasn't physical, they were certainly emotionally connected and have admitted falling in love during the Mr and Mrs Smith movie.

People keep bring up Jennifer Aniston. She has moved on and I don't think she is gloating about this whole ordeal.

Sleeper, I understand what you are saying, but one cannot steal anyone! Brad was willing and able to refuse, but he was obviously tired of Jen and ready to move on.

Some show I saw this morning apparently knows much more about Brad and Angelina than I ever did, lol. Nothing below is my own opinion, just what they were claiming is the perspective of 'insiders' who know the couple well. Sure, okay.

They claimed the parenting issues are that Brad was not as on board with the constant world travelling that their children must do, in order to be with their mother, who visits the many countries her humanitarian causes involve. 'Supposedly' Brad feels their children don't get to establish childhood friendships like other kids, as their lives are too transient, leaving their siblings to be the only children with whom they share much interaction. He feels they need an established home base and less travel, to be more well rounded. Apparently he's 'troubled' by the fact that Angelina's loving devotion to humanitarian causes unfortunately doesn't always allow stability and routine for their own children.

Although Angelina was a free spirit, 'they' say she's actually the more strict care giver, and feels that Brad is too lax with the children, not enforcing the rules she makes to keep order in the house. Brad's 'supposed' use of weed to relax is not okay with Angie, especially during the 'raising your kids' years. Likewise, Brad 'supposedly' is tired of trying to get Angelina to take care of herself physically by eating better, not sneaking cigarettes and spending more time at home as opposed to world travelling.

So it seems the media folks know exactly what happened behind closed doors and are experts on the precise cause of why their marriage failed.

Did I say anybody is not allowed to express an opinion?

No, I did not.

I merely expressed my own opinion-

that gloating over anyone's health problems & using ugly words to describe body changes is...low.

& I'll add a "ditto" to the statement that, barring human traffickers, nobody can "steal" a human being.

I always am puzzled by the widespread assumption that, if a husband has a girlfriend or leaves his wife for another woman, it's the "other woman's" fault.

It's the husband's decision, & the sorting out of blame, hurt, & responsibility are between him & his wife; no one else's opinion (to which everyone is entitled) matters.

Meh. So another Hollywood couple splits. I rather pity them all. Money and fame surely don't buy happiness.

I could care less what any hollywood couple does. I have actors that I like on screen, but what they do beyond that holds no interest to me.

Let's say you know a mother who cannot keep her child. Would you advise her to place her child with a Hollywood nut case? There is a long list of children 'placed' with self-obsessed *famous* people -- and a long list of the publicity each adoption garnered for the 'star'.

The drama is getting uglier today. It appears Angie's group is working overtime on the publicity. I never thought this union would last. I feel for those poor kids. Who knows how much time their parents actually spend with them anyway.

If I had to pick one parent it would be Brad. Of course we do not know the real story and I refuse to listen to any of the garbage on TV about the breakup - that I can avoid - it seems to be everywhere.

I feel sorry for the French actress being accused of having an affair with Brad, particularly if she did not. She has a long-time partner and I am certain this is causing her all sorts of grief.

Brad at least is not airing dirty laundry, just as he did not with Jennifer Anniston who seems to have made a career out of being the ex Mrs. Brad Pitt. We know he wanted children and she apparently did not. Whatever the cause of the breakup, he at least kept the details to himself.

No matter what anyone wants to say, Brad hung in there all those years.

I hope that he is given joint custody.

I also do not believe that the FBI is speaking to the press if in fact there is an investigation of child abuse. I know people who are wonderful parents who have had Children's Services at their doors because their kids fell playing sports.

Money may not buy happiness, but I'd like to give it a try!

Going back to her not liking his brand of disciplining children. She just SCREWED herself. Now he will get at least 1/2 custody and many visitation experiences where she will be NO WHERE in sight--leaving him totally free to whip these kids into shape. LOL joke's on HER. Her eternal coddling and lack of PARENTING caused this issue. The dad who swoops in to make a man out of the BRAT mommy has created ALWAYS gets a bad wrap. Who knows what sort of parent he is but we know she is bat crap CRAZY so one can only imagine her lack of understanding of what children NEED vs her own brand of "let the children grow to find themselves" parenting. The best part of this divorce is it will pry those kids from her stupidity and others will have a crack at saving them!!!

I think it was People that reported the FBI is doing the investigation because an incident happened in air space.

He might have lost his temper, normal, but I don't believe for a minute there was any child abuse. It's more likely Angelina might be going off the deep end, imo, if he did call one of the kids a brat and grab them by the arm to get them out of the way during an argument between them - as the rumor goes - but that is hardly child abuse. Wow, by today's standards many parents would have gone to prison for the discipline methods of their day. Now she'll hold the kids hostage and punish him for their differences and conflicts, and deprive him of her Goddess, for not submitting to her orders.

Yeah, money is just a different can of worms. I think I would like to compare and contrast ;-)

A radio station in Minneapolis is reporting on what occurred when they landed at International Falls airport. It is apparently common for celebrities coming back into the country to stop there, where the customs officers will board the plane and do their customs checks. The person who works at the airport anonymously reported that when the plane landed, before it even opened, they could hear yelling and fighting on board. When the plane was opened, Brad Pitt stumbled off being obviously drunk and relieved himself on the tarmac. He then proceeded to commandeer an airport vehicle and instead of driving forward he backed it into another vehicle.

Ewwww

So very, very sad, if true.