Some people need to stop thinking they are tax attorneys and know the tax code. charity has limits. you don’t donate 6 mil and get 6 mil in credit on taxes. it does not work that way. also, as another poster says if they want to continue to donate as much as they do yes, they will work but as another more sensible person says they know how lucky they are.

Re: Erica: I could be wrong on this one, but since their donations are to charity wouldn’t they be able to use that as a “write off” for tax purposes and then be able to recoup some of the $$$ donated? As I said, I am not an “expert” in this by any stretch, just wondering if anyone knows the answer to this.

angelina i love you!

Of course neither of them have to work, but considering they are celebrities who like most have a lavish lifestyle and now so many kids, they have to keep up with it. Plus they both love attention, they would never wanna fully stop working in my opinion.

Keep in mind–Brad and Angelina donated a total of 8 million dollars to charity last year. If they keep up that kind of generosity (which they probably will) I imagine they WILL have to keep working. Especially considering that they will soon have six kids to raise and put through college.

She has a better attitude about “work”/”working” than most other celebs who also don’t have to work but are too afraid to be out of the spotlight for too long for fear of being “forgotten”- i.e. Victoria Beckham is one that springs to mind.

Ange is an inspiration in how she chooses to live her life, mother her children, love her partner. Love Her!

I’m glad I’m not famous and have people nitpick my every word.

If you listened to the interview, she was saying that when it comes to their taking turns working, their mindset is not oh goody, I GET to work! Instead it is oh goody, it is my turn to stay home and You have to work!

She wasnt saying “have to work” as in they dont have the money to stay home, they cant pay their bills, or that they are like the average person in this regard.

But, they do have obligations that the rest of us will never have. If they signed a contract for a film, they DO HAVE TO WORK to fulfill their obligation. If they want to continue with their many charities, then yes, they will have to work in some capacity.

True they could stop working and stop helping others and live very comfortably..but why should they? Just like I could probably quit my job, sell our second car and move to a smaller house.

But if I want these things..and a better education for my kids then on Mondays I have to remind myself that I HAVE TO WORK.

celebs are already so different from me in so many ways..I just like to appreciate how similar we are.

That is one reason I visit this blog.

Negative people get a LIFE, it’s a shame that celebs have to watch everything they say because it may offend you. To bad we can’t hear all the negative things that come out of your mouths in an average day.

Who cares why she said it, they may have to work, you don’t know the what they support with the money they make. Amazing it ok for you to sit home but you have to judge the reason a celeb wants to stay home. AMAZING!

Sounds like a lot of jealousy to me.

Why should celebs “keep their mouths closed” when asked about their families and work? I love hearing how celebs balance work and home life since it is probably one area I have in common with them.

She was asked a question by a reporter, she wasnt saying she was JUST LIKE US or saying she didnt have it easier than most. Just the opposite, she admitted she has it easier..but that still doesnt negate the fact that I can relate to her love of family and how she makes her kids top priority.

She was asked if the other things in her life (kids, family life, humanitarian work) had made work less important(not unimportant). She agreed and said she and Brad are happy when it is their turn not to work.

I don’t know what is so annoying or upsetting about this unless some are just envious they can’t do the same?.

She wasn’t complaining about having to work, just saying they both are happy when it is their turn not to.

Becuse this is a celebrity baby blog, most of these celebs have more money, and help, and fiscal security than the rest of us, I dont begrudge them their wealth. I do however, love reading about how in spite of the obvious differences, they can be just like us when it comes to their children. I like reading how they juggle their home life with their profession; I for one am glad she is asked these questions cause I myself am interested.

Angelina always admits though that others aren’t as fortunate to get to work just a few months a year or hire help when needed.

She gets it.

I don’t get why some are so quick to jump to negative conclusions about just about anything, no matter how benign, that she says.

yes we’re all entitled to our opinions, therefore my opinion of this whole thread is that some of y’all take things in print way too literal. print are one dimensional can be so easily misconstrued as it is stripped of any of the emotion she originally conveyed in the video. have any of you seen the video as suggested? She’s looked incredibly happy when she said that. I didn’t find that she was complaining at all. Just my opinion