Brad Pitt Still Has a Girlfriend, By the Way
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Okay, let's get into this week's celebrity circus because Hollywood's publicists have been working harder than most of us this week.
First up: Brad Pitt. At this point, there is a pattern that is becoming difficult not to notice. Every time one of his children publicly distances themselves from him, Brad somehow appears in a fresh batch of paparazzi photos looking carefree alongside his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon. Last month, Zahara graduated from Spelman College after previously dropping "Pitt" from her surname. Brad was nowhere in sight, but he did make an appearance at the very glamorous premiere of a Formula One car. Then came reports that Maddox had also moved forward with dropping "Pitt" from his name. Almost immediately afterward, Brad and Ines were photographed looking extremely unbothered at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in Paris. Maybe the timing means absolutely nothing. Maybe the universe simply loves a coincidence. Either way, someone should probably start tracking these appearances on a spreadsheet.
Elsewhere, Chris Pine continues to live in a completely different genre of celebrity news. While everyone else seems trapped inside a PR strategy meeting, he and Keana Sky Wenger were spotted at the French Open looking like two people who actually enjoy each other's company. Refreshing.
→ Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau: They continue to generate headlines that sound like they were created by an AI celebrity simulator. Reports claim they are approaching the one-year mark and discussing ways to blend their families.
→ The Montreal Home: Trudeau reportedly purchased a multimillion-dollar home in Montreal where Katy could stay part-time. It happens to be in the same upscale neighborhood where he once lived with his ex-wife.
And finally, congratulations to Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein for winning this week's "people who had to publicly explain they are not dating" award. Rumors surrounding the pair exploded while filming their upcoming Netflix romcom Office Romance, with speculation moving so fast you would think wedding invitations had already been mailed. Then came the awkward but necessary clarification tour, ending with both stars confirming they are, in fact, just co-stars. No secret romance. No dramatic reveal. Just two actors promoting a movie.
Honestly, after watching this week's headlines unfold, Hilary Duff may have had the healthiest approach of anyone involved. While the rest of Hollywood was busy generating relationship discourse, she spent her week reposting sarcastic memes online. A true student of self-care.