Marion Cotillard has, by dint of starring in a film with a man known for falling in love with his co-stars, been thrust into the midst of the Pitt-Jolie divorce. There's literally no reason to connect her to the divorce, other than Pitt's history, but she's been dragged into it anyways.
Unfairly, we say. And she agrees, according to a lengthy Instagram post in which she also announces her pregnancy. That would be her second child with fellow actor Guillaume Canet. She says that she would not have written the note but that the situation was beginning to affect those she loves. In the post, she wishes Brad and Angelina "peace in this very tumultuous moment" and indicates that she's "very well thank you."
Essentially, her note is the French actress version of Taylor Swift asking to be excluded from this narrative, which she never asked to be a part of. We'll embed the entire post and the text of her comments below.
"This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept up into.
I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiraling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up.
Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need.
Secondly to those who have indicated that I am devastated, I am very well thank you. This crafted conversation isn't distressing.
And to all the media and the haters who are quick to pass judgment, I sincerely wish you a swift recovery.
Finally, I do very much wish that Angelina and Brad, both whom I deeply respect, will find peace in this very tumultuous moment.
With all my love
Marion"