Throwback: did Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie break their marriage equality promise?
Revisiting the 2014 Brangelina wedding in France, we shed light on their previously taken stance on marriage equality. The couple, once vocal supporters, had vowed not to marry until all had the right. Their wedding raised eyebrows and questions about the integrity of their promise.
Updated : October 28, 2023 02:26 PM ISTRevisiting the 2014 Brangelina wedding in France, we shed light on their previously taken stance on marriage equality. The couple, once vocal supporters, had vowed not to marry until all had the right. Their wedding raised eyebrows and questions about the integrity of their promise.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
There's something undeniably captivating about nostalgia, especially when it involves Hollywood's golden couples. Let's hop into the time machine and land in 2014, when Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, fondly known as 'Brangelina,' exchanged vows in a picturesque castle in France.
The Vow That Raised HopeThe couple, known for their iconic roles and philanthropy, became symbols of the fight for marriage equality. Back in 2006, Brad openly claimed in an Esquire interview that he and Angie would only tie the knot when "everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able." This commitment resonated with countless individuals, and the duo was celebrated for prioritizing their principles over personal desires.
However, come 2014, the world witnessed them break this very promise. The skeptics amongst us might wonder if France, where marriage equality has been a norm since 2013, became a convenient escape from their earlier stand.
Did convenience trump commitment?
One cannot deny the strides made towards marriage equality. By 2014, it was legal in 19 states, with constitutional bans overturned in several others. Yet, despite the progress, many were left pondering about the Brangelina wedding: Was it a thoughtful decision or just a let's do it moment?
Remember Brad's 2012 conversation with The Hollywood Reporter? He confessed, "We made this declaration some time ago that we weren't going to do it till everyone can. But I don’t think we’ll be able to hold out." It was clear that the couple acknowledged their looming broken promise.
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While we champion the strides made in marriage equality, the essence of Brangelina's initial vow cannot be forgotten. It was a beacon of hope for countless souls. Yes, the duo generously donated $100,000 to combat Proposition 8 in California. Still, actions, as they say, speak louder than words.
Brangelina's nuptial decision inadvertently affected other celebrities who made similar pledges. Just a year after Brangelina's engagement news broke, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard also walked down the aisle.
While the world remains divided on whether Brad and Angie's French wedding was a breach of trust or a personal decision, it serves as a pertinent reminder: Always stand for what you believe in, especially when you're under the spotlight. After all, the fight for full marriage rights remains ongoing. And as we gear up for the future, let's ensure that promises made are promises kept.
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