Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt say they still love each other and are happy to be friends after years of separation.
That Hollywood A-listers, who were engaged in 1996 but called off the marriage, reflected on their relationship in a recent interview.
Paltrow is now married to producer Brad Falchuk, saying it took her 20 years but she “finally found the Brad I was about to marry”.
Paltrow’s brand sat down for a conversation featured on Goop’s website, both recounting Pitt’s relationship with his father, Bruce Paltrow.
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Paltrow is now married to producer Brad Falchuk (Ian West/PA)
“What effect did that have on you? Why did you love her even though we didn’t get married, unfortunately,” Paltrow said.
“Oh man, everything works, doesn’t it? … and it’s nice to have you as a friend now… and I love you,” replied Pitt.
He continued: “One of the many things I love about Bruce – because he had such a profound effect on me and he’s someone I still think about – was that he really promoted your voice, your independence. was.
“They paved the way for you guys to be who you are. And I think that’s very important to parenting.
“You guys were just so free in your conversations. And funny. And intelligent… He can be tough if he wants to be, but that would be rare — only when someone’s out of line.”
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“That guy was funny. He was funny. And you guys were so funny together, raging across the table, which was a rarity that I hadn’t experienced much, and I loved it.
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Pitt is embroiled in a legal battle with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie over their co-owned vineyard in the south of France (Jennifer Greylock/PA)
“The fun you guys had was infectious. You could just see how much he adored you. ,
The actor said he felt “100%” paternal energy from Paltrow’s father during their stay together and was “given the same kind of guidance you would get from a coach or a mentor”.
Paltrow replied: “He was my father, but he was too much of a mentor.
“He loved being in that role for people he really loved, and you were definitely one of them.”
It comes as Pitt is embroiled in a legal battle with his ex-wife and fellow actor Angelina Jolie at their co-owned vineyard in the south of France.
Her lawyers claim that Jolie “tried to cause harm” by selling her stake in the property to a Russian oligarch.
