Ian Halperin, author of “Brangelina,” was kind enough to sit down with me and talk about his explosive book that is filled with details of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s life. From their affair while he was still married to Jennifer Aniston to their tabloid filled life, Ian has collected inside information on the couple who reign supreme in tabloids.
What do you think the fascination with Brangelina is?
People have never seen a couple this high profiled since Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. They are the top leading man and leading lady in the last decade who scream of beauty, intelligence, power, and sexuality. They are very sexy people. Not only American but the whole world has become enamored with them, especially in the tabloids.
In an interview you did with PopEater you talked about how the book is balanced in the sense it isn’t a hatchet job on the couple. Angelina is known for her dedication to charities and being a good will ambassador, yet you said she is “manipulative” and “scheming” can you give an example?
No matter what people believed there is no evidence of evilness. Manipulative - yes, but Evil - no. Manipulative in the sense that she did have sex with Brad Pitt while he was married to Jennifer Aniston and started their affair only weeks into filming. She has a history of stealing men from other women - Billy Bob Thorton from Laura Dern , Brad Pitt from Jennifer Aniston, essentially destroying her public image with women.
How many people did you talk to to get personal accounts and sources for the book?
916.
How willing were they to share personal details?
A lot were very willing. I didn’t use a lot of the information gathered during research because I wanted extreme collaboration. I was very picky about what went into the book.
With the entire Jennifer Aniston/Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie triangle…does she really care one way or another, or is Jen simply a thorn in side when it comes to the way the media views Jolie?
Essentially, Angelina brought it all upon herself. She became a home-wrecker in the eyes of housewives. I like to call her a Master of Misdirections like the magicians say about themselves. When her image is tarnished, she finds ways to turn it around. Angelina started the rumor that Brad left Jennifer because she didn’t want to have children and wanted to focus on her career when in fact Jennifer was desperately trying to get pregnant because she didn’t want to look like a man-stealing bitch. She even had her brother and her manager in on it, helping to fuel the rumors. There was no truth to the rumor and when Brad found out about it he was extremely upset about and told Angelina she needs to stop but by that time it was too late. People who were originally on Jennifer’s side were coming over to Angelinas side.
Is there anything in your book that could be damning to their marriage if Brad were to pick up a copy and read it?
Oh yea. I think he needs to pick up a copy of the book and read it because he is in for a shocker. Love is blind. Brad has no idea what he is involved in. He’ll find out that Angelina is an extremely sexual woman with a history of past drug use - LSD and heroin mainly - and about her suicidal threats, her lesbian affairs… He will be extremely concerned.
Do you fear any backlash from the book such as lawsuits?
No. Everything is easily backed up and a solid account. There is nothing to fear, it was very well researched. I’ve always said if you can find one thing in the book that isn’t fact, I would sleep naked in Times Square for one month.
Their split seems to be eminent. Who do you think will be the one to break things off?
I think it will be mutual. They just simply don’t get along. Its simple - they keep getting on each others nerves. When they decide to split, it will be mutual and they will figure out together what will be a good situation for the kids. I give them 1 - 1 1/2 years.
More of the Interview with Ian Halperin is After the Cut
How long did it take you to put the entire book together?
I started in 2004 when I met Brad on the red carpet Ocean’s 12 Premiere, so a little over 5 years.
What do you hope people take away from reading “Brangelina”?
I think its very important to read, especially the people who are following them in the tabloids. I didn’t make the stories up, I really dug deep to get the true accounts from friends, personal assistants… people who have known them for years.
A special thanks to Ian Halperin for being so candid and taking the time to speak with us! You can purchase your copy of ‘Brangelina’ at Amazon. It’s a great gift for the gossip lover. Click HERE to shop now!
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