Angelina Jolie In 'Parade': Why Brad And I Are Together

Angelina Jolie covers this weekend's Parade magazine, and in the interview is asked straight-up whether she and Brad are only together for the sake of their six children. She nicely says no and goes on to talk about her love for Brad, life as a mom and unlocking her "cage."

Angelina is promoting 'Salt,' out July 23. Here are some excerpts from the interview, read more here.

On whether she and Brad are together for the kids' sake:
"The children certainly tie us together, but a relationship won't hold if it's only about the kids. You also must be really interested in each other and have a really, really wonderful, exciting time together. We do. Brad and I love being together. We enjoy it. We need it, and we always find that special time. We stay connected. We talk about it. It's very important. If Brad and I are strong and happy, then our kids have happy parents, and that's the best thing we can give them." She adds, "Brad knows me completely, exactly as I am, every part of me. He loves me. The kids love me. They know all my flaws and all my oddities. And they accept them. And so I can feel complete."

On love:
"I feel sad for someone who has never known love. Love elevates. You know, Brad would joke about me having this conversation about love. Love? It's such a funny word. Brad can find certain phrases of poetry for it. I'm terrible at it. But I know it means wanting the best for the people you love, putting their interests above your own, always. Love does that. Love is what you live for."

On her life as a mom:
"There's never a period when Brad and I are pulled apart. We are not separated for more than three days, ever. We stay really connected. We actually don't go out much. It's funny. We're very homebound. We're very much Mommy and Daddy in our pajamas."

On her rebellious past:
"I went through a period when I felt my film characters were having more fun than I was. It might partly explain why I ended up tattooed or doing certain extreme things in my life." She points out an inscription on her arm, one of her 13 tattoos. "The wild heart caged. I unlocked my cage years ago. I want my children to have that freedom. I want that for other people, too."

Comments

[SomAth Kak]

11:03 PM on 07/15/2010

I am quite not sure whether what she said on the "Parade" and her real life match. Or she's just said something in order to gain more her popularity as other celebrities. But I think that, one's family is good or bad is depending on parents, based on what they have done to their families, the way they give their love, their care to their children. Let's them feel the happiness of the family is.

[pargue]

02:39 PM on 07/13/2010

Angelina is so hot; http://www.actressscene.blogspot.com/search/label/Angelina%20Jolie

[Blitzkrieg Barbie]

09:06 PM on 07/12/2010

I love Angelina.
That's all.

[BDErice]

11:53 PM on 07/11/2010

Because you both got tired of covering yourselves with your money and making love to the mirror? Only the sheeple car, my sweet.

[Meah]

09:18 PM on 07/13/2010

What's a sheeple car? I've never seen one.

[Hutzpanit]

08:00 PM on 07/11/2010

I love Angelina Jolie, absolutely love her, she in my opinion is probably the most beautiful woman that I've ever seen (save Sophia Lauren in her younger days).

[Cye]

08:50 AM on 07/11/2010

I like Angela and Brad as actors, but I have no interest in their personal lives. It seems weird to me, that people obsess over their relationship. Its good that they're happy, and best of luck to them. But beyond that, who cares?

[anghiari]

05:08 PM on 07/11/2010

Cye, Last I heard, interviewers ask the questions and the interviewee answers or NOT..the interview is printed and people choose to read the interview or NOT? Obviously you care....you read it...there are so many of you who read an article and then repeat the same idiotic question. Who cares? What is it that you guys are not getting about this proces?

[Cye]

10:17 PM on 07/11/2010

I think you should have aimed that little lecture at somebody more deserving. If find your comment unnecessarily rude.

In my post, I was addressing more the general obsession with the Brad and Angelina relationship. I'll happily read an article on either of these famous people, especially if they're talking about an upcoming film. But I have no burning desire to know about their sex life and won't go out of my way to read the intimate details of their relationship. I just find all that really weird.

[anghiari]

12:31 PM on 08/04/2010

Cye, you come here to say that...others do the same...so how are they anymore obessive than you.

[hottie]

09:28 AM on 07/10/2010

The movie must suck. It seems all Angelina is promoting is herself. It's fine if she's happy
but it is really getting boring to hear about it day in and day out. What does that have to
do with the movie, the other stars in it or anything else? She doesn't want to be a stay
at home mom or she would be, that just part of her pr. How many times have we heard
that? Everything she is saying is to counteract the bad press. I have a lot more respect
for the stars that keep their family life to themselves and don't feel the need to tell us
every little detail. If you are happy, people can tell.

[alwaysezitlikeitiz]

05:41 PM on 07/10/2010

ita well said

[Karama]

07:21 PM on 07/10/2010

If you're not reading about and listening to her, you wouldn't know or hear anything. I don't know about celebs I don't like because I don't read about them and don't listen to videos of them talking.
Why are you in this thread which is about her?

She is selling her new movie, and interviewers like to ask about her private life, so she answers them. She has said she is happy, but her detractors INSIST she isn't.
There must be people who know better about her than she does herself! LOL Apparently, people CAN'T tell or, for some strange reason, don't like it that she's happy.

[andj]

06:36 AM on 07/10/2010

with photoshop (and a lot of botox ) you go from this:

http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/angelina-jolie1.jpg

to this:

http://www.parade.com/celebrity/celebrity-parade/2010/0707-angelina-jolie-exclusive.html

She says its because she is beautiful inside and does all this charity work that she is aging so naturally. The brangeloonies believe this to be the case.

[Karama]

12:42 PM on 07/10/2010

When you have tons of pictures taken of yourself you will find that there will be some that are unflattering.
Cover photos are always photoshopped, and there is no question that Jollie is goodlooking to start with, so the Parade cover is the result.

[Hutzpanit]

08:03 PM on 07/11/2010

No matter what you say, photoshop also works the other way :)... placing wrinkles on someone's neck and face is just as easy as removing them eh?

Regardless, if there is no good looking foundation to start with, no amount of Photoshopping will help.

[citizen of the universe]

03:06 AM on 07/10/2010

I love me some Angelina, she is smokin', a good mom and her man is Brad Pitt! In my next life I want to come back as her or get the courage for one freaky night with her.

[Cye]

08:53 AM on 07/11/2010

Angelina is definitely sexy, but I think she's too thin. I saw her in Wanted - a very cool film. But there was a nude scene and you could see her ribs!!

She'd be an absolute knock out with a few extra pounds on her.

[chicamorena]

03:52 PM on 07/09/2010

Holy freaking moly, the minute this blog posts a new thread on Angelina, Said One and the rest of the Boo-Hoo Sisterhood are on it like sharks smelling chum.

No wonder you losers got dumped. No man in his right mind is going to want a bunch of toxic hags like you.

[deadalus]

08:28 PM on 07/09/2010

Help me, Mommy. I'm so cold and scared. Why did you leave me all alone here?

[sexyrexy]

11:23 PM on 07/09/2010

so that's what you were doing when you were a kid!

[sexyrexy]

11:18 PM on 07/09/2010

h deat cica.. always so astute..
well.. wait till next week.. when Jolie hits the airwaves.. MORNING SHOWS & NIGHTLINE.. on Monday..

Sony is pushing SALT.. that could be like the female BOURNE..with a trilogy.

[Rozanna]

12:34 AM on 07/10/2010

And I'll bet you are just - what's the word? - jonesing to see those interviews, you and chica both.

[jillsond]

02:21 AM on 07/09/2010

People who are comfortable in their skin don't brag about it.

[KellyRyan]

06:52 AM on 07/09/2010

Favorited and fanned :)

[TigersEye]

08:41 AM on 07/09/2010

This article reminds me of Will and Jada Smith's excessive bragging about their sex life.

[sexyrexy]

09:54 AM on 07/09/2010

really? there's no mention. what they do.. dear.

[anghiari]

12:33 PM on 08/04/2010

If that is true, then you are really a silly Tiger's eye... Will and Jada's end goal is trying to prove they are both straight...

[Mrs Yap Prat]

10:34 PM on 07/08/2010

I've just thought of the most marvelous way to spend the upcoming weekend! Now that I've gotten this Internet machine all figured out, I'm going to build myself (and the world) a fan page on Facebook devoted entirely to my favorite accent pillow! It will be divine.

[cinnamonlady]

10:54 PM on 07/08/2010

Oh, so many would just love to visit your divine fan page on Facebook, Mrs. Yap Prat. Would you kindly direct us?

[Mrs Yap Prat]

10:59 PM on 07/08/2010

Stay tuned for the details, my darling child. You will love it!

[jillsond]

02:25 AM on 07/09/2010

Sounds delish. Can't wait!

[inthedesert]

08:01 PM on 07/08/2010

I think it's because Angie's ass is tight and juicy.....or...um..maybe it's Brad's ass that is tight and juicy...well at least ....juicy.

[atti]

02:02 PM on 07/09/2010

LOL, but Ewwwww!

Fanned.

[sexyrexy]

02:58 PM on 07/09/2010

OOOH,, TYPICAL TRAILER PARK COMMENT..

LOLOLOL.. I know it's tough to have a tight & juicy bum.. whren yours falls off your jeans.

[astrid24]

05:12 PM on 07/08/2010

Please make it stop....

[Mrs Yap Prat]

09:10 PM on 07/08/2010

That's exactly what Miss Jolie says when forced to read another one of Mr. Pitt's love poems.

[eleanorhawking]

10:24 PM on 07/08/2010

Did you accept my apology, Mrs. Yap Prat? Do tell.

[booksnstuff]

03:52 PM on 07/08/2010

It never fails does it? Jealousy! Everyone always hates the pretty girl---in this case, the most beautiful girl in the world. Stop hating haters and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful Jolie. I swear. She makes me melt. Brad, you lucky dog. I LOVE YOU ANGIE!

[TigersEye]

10:45 PM on 07/08/2010

You're posting under the assumption that everyone finds her as attractive as you do. Beauty is subjective, and I don't find this subject remotely appealing. She looks like an alien, no offense to aliens. Your cuppa tea ain't mine.

[sexyrexy]

10:18 AM on 07/09/2010

so with such subjective cmments- you are soending far too much time at all her thrwads telling us how you feel in hopes it ill d eflect her following.

same token how- you loathe it.. whern I critique your little sweetie.. that elfin faced Aniston,no? and elfin.. she is.. with those features..

if you don't know.... ALMOST ALL GREAT BEAUTIES.. HAVE HEADS BIGGER THAN THEIR BODIES..

[anghiari]

05:39 PM on 07/11/2010

No TigersEye...no assumptions here... the reality is that if you pick ten men from around the world and show them a picture of Angelina Jolie, most of them will agree she is beautiful...you will probably get some disagreement if to whether they would be personbally interested in her. There is a nother reality that many are really afraid of very beautiful women. These men don't think they measure up.