People seem to still be upset that “Angie stole Brad away” from Jen. Brad and Jen never seem to fit each other. Brad has edge and so does Angie. I am so happy that they found each other. They seem like they are phenomenal, down to earth, parents and partners. Life’s too short to be with someone that you don’t love with all of your heart.

Pictures of Matt Damon’s kids won’t make tons of money and so papps don’t follow him – he’s not a splashy star with an equally famous wife. As for Jennifer Garner – she just went about her business and everybody lost interest.

Lauren – it’s totally fine if you’re not a fan of A&B, but you can’t make big accusations without backing them up. Their kids seem very happy, so we can only assume they are making the best choices for them. For the record, I thought what you insinuated about them parading their adopted kids in front of the media but not their bio one was pretty outrageous. It’s offensive to suggest that they love those kids any less than Shiloh. You don’t have to like the couple, but they are human beings and they undeniably love those kids – -all of them.

Lauren – I never asked you to adore said couple I never stated that I did. I am not a fan of the couple but I understand what they’re trying to do. I’m so tired of seeing comments on a number of sites criticisms about this couple and their family. It’s okay not to like them but being critical of their humanitarian efforts just seems incredibly pointless. At least they’re attempting to do something. And fine, not all but MANY celebs have released photos of their children. Many celebs go out with their children and sometimes even take them to premieres. There’s no way getting around the fact that whether a celeb likes it or not, their kids are going to be photographed. Some people choose to release photos of their children in attempt to keep some control over photos being released etc. Reese Witherspoon did release photos of her children. Reese has two of the most photographed celebrity children. Jennifer Garner’s daughter has been photographed with her everywhere. Johnny Depp’s children have been photographed a few times but not as many since he lives in France, away from Hollywood and most of the paparazzi. I stated that if people are going to criticise Brangelina, they might as well criticise every celebrity who has released photographs of their children (this of course does not include the ones who have not). Simply because you might like Reese Witherspoon doesn’t mean she should not receive the same criticism being thrown Brad and Angelina’s way. I wasn’t telling you to be more accurate I was saying that if you’re going to criticise Brangelina, you might as well give all the other celebs who do the same the same sort of treatment.

I’m not a huge fan of Brangelina by any means, I don’t keep tabs on them and I hardly comment about them or their choices but seeing people constantly berate them and their choices as though they could do better is somewhat grating. It’s one thing to not like them but it’s another to criticise how they’re raising their children and their efforts to provide other people with better opporunities.

Lauren,

Actually Reese and Ryan did release pictures of their children, when they were babies to the media. I remember one particular nekkid (lol) baby picture of Ava, with Reese and Ryan in Vogue? Just saying. Anyway, I do think there is a double standard. I don’t know the Jolie-Pitts but I think they’re raising their children just fine.

First of all, I stand corrected about my comment regarding Maddox’s education. I said that because I had read several times that he hadn’t attended school full-time. I am wrong and am saying that now. As for the rest of the post, I stand by my opinions and think it’s ridiculous that certain posters feel the need to judge me for being “so judgemental.” No, I do not know Angelina and Brad personally-do any of you praising them endlessly know them? If so, then by all means keep it up. If not, then you are making assumptions based what you see exactly the same way I am. To criticize me for doing the same thing you are is extremely hypocritical.
Kyoto-Chan, I realize that I am at celebrity-babies.com, and I know what I am going to see when I visit this site. I also realize, as it appears you don’t, that if I have an opinion, I have every right to express it so long as it isn’t confrontational. You have no right to jump on a soapbox and preach to me about why I should adore such supposedly fabulous people. And FYI-every celebrity does NOT release photos of their kids to the media. Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, Johnny Depp and Matt Damon are only a few of the celebs that choose not to keep their kids in the public eye. Therefore, I will not criticize “every celebrity,” as you said I must do, simply because I dislike the actions of a few. So before you preach to me about accuracy, you might want to swallow your own medicine.
What I find most interesting about this is how defensive the fans get when someone simply states that they don’t like or respect a certain celebrity. Why people care so much about my personal opinion is beyond me. But I have every right to express it.

Why is no one critising Will Smith? He’s been parading his kids everywhere to promote his movie. He home schools his kids and takes them everywhere he goes. On this very blog (see above) he talks about how they grew up on movie sets.

“My wife and I are actors. From the time the kids were born they were on movie and TV sets, and on tour buses for rock shows. It’s a part of their lives.”
Will Smith

There is a double standard. Brad and Angie raise their kids on movie sets and they’re called bad parents. Will and Jada raise their kids on set and they’re good parents. Brad and Angie talk about their kids while promoting movies, that means they’re exploiting their kids but its not the case for Will Smith? Give me a break.

Maybe they come out with some photos in People mag every few months, so they don’t get stalked as much when they want to keep their kids private the rest of the time? Maybe they would keep their kids hidden all the time were it not for the opportunity to make money for charity.

Angelina donates 30% of her salary to charity – she has said this many times and Brad even said that he now gives more because of this – he said he didn’t know what generosity was until he met her. Seeing as she is not a big consumer of fashion/luxury goods like Paris/Lindsay/Nicole, I can imagine she doesn’t feel like she needs all of this money. For example, she donated 5mil for wildlife preservation in Cambodia. When she says she donates the money from those photos to chairty – I believe her.

As for the kids – they look happy to me. Are Brad and Angie not supposed to work anymore now that they have kids? I don’t see anybody on here critizicing Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins for having movie careers while raising kids. If normal people can work and raise kids, so can they. In fact, they probably spend MORE time with their kids, because you only work a few hours a day on a movie set and only a few months out of the year.

People seem to be hating her just for the sake of it. I think the Jennifer Aniston fans need to get over it – obviously Jennifer Aniston has!

Lauren – You’re almost positive he isn’t homeschooled? What are you? Their nanny? As stated, Maddox has a tutor and is learning French and Khmer. I’m sure there are other celebrities who have tutors for their children as well.

I don’t think they’re “trying to save the world” but they are trying to do what they can. Would you say the same horrible things about a non-celeb humanitarian family who travels around the world with their children? How about missionaries who often take their children with them on missions?

Angelina and Brad seem to know what they’re doing as parents. They aren’t dragging their children around the world simply for travel. In fact, at the moment, they’re in Cambodia showing Maddox where he came from. They’re allowing him to learn about his country and teaching him to appreciate it. It’s probably a great experience for him; understanding where he came from. They seem to be educating their children even though they’re always traveling. It’s not that difficult to have tutors or teach a five year old and a two year old. I was taught to read and write (by my aunt) before I ever stepped foot in a school.

It’s not your place to say how these people should be raising their children. They have saved two of their kids from the terrible fates, that alone makes them adequate parents. If their kids are happy, healthy, and loved then they’re doing their jobs as parents. I’m sure if the kids didn’t want to travel for a while, they’d listen to their kids.

Every celebrity releases photographs of their children. If you’re going to criticise one then criticise them all. You of all people should be ashamed if you have such a problem with people releasing photos of their children. You’re celebrity-babies.com, what do you honestly expect to see? No one is forcing the images of this particular couple and their children down your throat. If you don’t like the couple and don’t appreciate what they’re doing then don’t waste your time. It’s all good and well for you to criticise their choices but think about how difficult it is for them being in a high-profile relationship in the public eye. They probably have their reasons why they kept Shiloh from the public. Pictures of Shi are probably extremely coveted. There’s nothing wrong with the fact that they waited and sold the pictures for money that went to a good cause. Either they do it that way or wait for the paparazzi to get the million dollar shot. It’s sad that people hate this couple so much that they will criticise everything they do even if what they do is for the good of hundreds of suffering people.

Of course they have interviews and photos appearing now when they have films coming out. That is how the media works. Even if the spread for Hello was shot a month or two ago, it would be released during the time that is most prime for publicity. It’s how PR works and it’s how the industry works. There’s nothing suspicious about the timing of anything. It’s all laid out on the table. At least they’re attempting to find the best way to handle their celebrity.

look it’s easy: when they don’t have a film coming out, they don’t have to give interviews. Now they do, cause it’s in the contract, that they have to give interviews to promote they’re movies. And of course the interviewers ask about their kids and relationship and being nice and polite people they answer these questions. This is not at all about them using their kids to promote anything. I think Angie and Brad would be the last ones to do something like that.

sorry for my spelling.. it’s late