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I know a lot of men who are perfectly happy being single. They have every excuse in the world why they're not ready to get married.

I thought I had heard everything until I read why Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie say they won't be tying the knot anytime soon.

In an interview in the current issue of Esquire magazine, Brad said he and Angelina won't consider getting married until - quote - "everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able."

Obviously, Brad is trying to be a social activist and make a point about dropping the restrictions on who is allowed to get married and who isn't in this country. Or at least that's what he wants people to think. Maybe he's just come up with an excellent way to stay a bachelor.

It makes him look really concerned about the plight of other people. Yet at the same time, he doesn't have to get married. This guy is smarter than I thought.

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[-] Posted by Ch. Hammerman on 10/02/2006 8:55 AM
As a man who resisted marriage long and hard, I really appreciate DT's very funny comments here. But I also applaud Pitt's position on behalf of other people. But . . . who would want to resist marrying Angelina Jolie?
[-] Posted by SAVAWN GRACE on 10/02/2006 9:00 AM
HEY TRUMPSTER YOUR KILLING ME LEAVE BRAD AND ANGIE ALONE AT LEAST WHEN THEY FIGHT FOR INJUSTICE ITS FOR EVERYONE WHY DONT YOU HELP AND DONATE A WHOLE LOT OF MONEY TO THEM FOR ALL THOSE STARVING KIDS THEY ARE TRYING TO FEED THERE ARE BETTER WAYS TO SPEND YOUR TIME TRUMPSTER HELPING INSTEAD OF FINDING FAULT. GET WITH IT SAVAWNSHINES
[-] Posted by Christy on 10/02/2006 11:48 AM
Maybe Brad has finally realized what the rest of the world has been trying to tell him all along...HE MADE A HUGE MISTAKE!!! He left a sweet, honest, down to earth and very beautiful woman for, and although she is equally beautiful, a not so down to earth, crazy, slutty woman. Let's face it folks, Angelina is not the typical, bring home to momma girl. She used to wear a vial of blood around her neck and she french kissed her biological blood brother on national t.v.!!!!!!! Yes, she is a sexy woman, and any straight man on earth would probably want to bed her, but she is not wife material. Ask Billy Bob for God's sake. Brad needs to get himself together and leave the vampire. He is intelligent coming ip with the refusal to get married until everyone who wants to is legally able. But, then again, maybe it was crazy woman's idea, and you know Brad agrees with everything she says and does. look at his track record with her! I mean come on, Namibia?
[-] Posted by John Ross on 10/02/2006 1:34 PM
Why does someone have to have excuses not to get married? Why is it important to get married?
My common-law wife and me are living in sin, and are happy about it. We love each other, and a little piece of paper isn't going to change that. Marrige is an extra expense for no gain. Some people want the ceremony. O.K, that's fine - they should get married. Others (Like me, and possibly Brad) don't care about the ceremony and can't be bothered with the expense. Even a civil ceremony is $25-$100, money that can be used for other things.

Why should brad get married? How will Brad's and Angelina's partnership change?
[-] Posted by Dumb & Dumber on 10/02/2006 5:10 PM
Which is worse the marriage beforehand or the divorce after?

Don't tell me let me guess if you have a prenuptual agreement then you get out fast without a mess!

Perfect!
[-] Posted by Karen Keifer on 10/02/2006 5:15 PM
I have read many interviews about/from Brad and he comes from a Baptist family. He and his family believe strongly in marriage.

The problem is, Angelina is a free spirit and won't marry him!

This was something that Brad didn't expect, so his ego was shattered. (you know about egos Donald, you have a huge one!).

In order to save face, Brad has come up with this statement. It buys him time while Angelina is "contolling" the show and it keeps his ego intact, for the most part.

It is Brad that is FOR marriage, he has said it a billion times in interviews through the years.

Brad does not want to have children and not be married. He married Jen and there was not any children to consider, this is how much he loves marriage.

So, Brad's ABOUT face is just to SAVE face!!
[-] Posted by Rockit on 10/02/2006 6:53 PM
You know, with so much going on in my life, and the chaos in the world around me, I could care less whether or not Brad wants to get married. What's important to me is that I run across high quality actual photos of Angelina nude. Now THAT'S important.
[-] Posted by David on 10/02/2006 8:32 PM
Brad is able to get away with this because he is with someone rich, famous & secure. I think you have to ask, what incentive does each partner have to get married? In most cases, the man (who make more money and likes variety) has very little incentive. Most of us just give in to it because we are stupid and lazy! Sex drops off dramatically after marriage, because the women feels more secure. If that what you want get married. I never really had much respect for Brad, but now I am a fan.
[-] Posted by Christian on 10/02/2006 9:57 PM
Brad is cool! They are both cool! They have a cute ba
[-] Posted by David on 10/02/2006 10:08 PM
Brad can do this because Angelina is rich, famous & secure. I think a better question is why would either of them want to get married? What would each gain? Even when I hear about these prenuptial agreements (like Michael Douglas or Tom Cruise) where the other person gets millions in the event of divorce, I am appalled. I know it's better that half, but why anything? Essentially, you are paying that person to be with you. If you came home and they are nailing your best friend, they can collect.

Without marriage, women want to please you – more sex, less complaining, etc. After marriage, even with a prenup., the incentives change. Why would any sane person agree to this? Why do people feel the need to reduce their options? The women that was so supportive before the marriage is now demanding… and when get divorced you have to pay. Why take this chance? I did it myself and I still can't explain my decision other that than out of sheer exhaustion of hearing why don't we get married acquiesced. In business I would never ever make a decision like this.
[-] Posted by Simone on 10/02/2006 11:37 PM
Christy, please wake up..I am not overjoyed to repeat that Angelina was
a "wild child", BUT she OBVIOUSLY has
grown up & evolved.
I am sure that you already know, as
does everyone else, about her genuine
humanitarian efforts and how much
RESPECT she gets all over the world.
I personally respect her for NEVER
EVER saying anything bad about anyone-
no matter how much some deserve it.
Compared to Angelina, Aniston is
RIDICULOUS. She is homely-looking,
former TV-sitcom actress!
Besides, more importantly, she showed
us her true colors with her "pity
party's" MANIPULATIONS and LYING.NOT
so "sweet" or "honest", is it? NO more
Rachel Green!! NOBODY buys it
anymore.
Aniston said in Vogue, after the
divorce, that her shrink's death was
her BIGGEST LOSS. Not "normal", is
she?
She also said in W-mag, years ago,
that Brad wasn't love of her life!
Nice!
NOW he has the love of his life,
PAPERS OR NOT. AND, he has THREE
adorable little ones-one of them
HIS, biological.
He INDEED is SMARTER than anyone
thought.
[-] Posted by Debbie Dee on 10/02/2006 11:57 PM
Everyone have a freedom to choose to get marry or not, I think! It goes back to that person! Most men are need a women who supportive to him. And women are need a men who understand her. In fact, many women only want her men responsible to her happiness. However, her happiness is come from her side, how she loves herself whilst he is busy with himself.
However, marriage is a legally thing to do and worth to everyone. It is very hard to against with natural life! Marriage or not is people's choice and free to decide!
[-] Posted by Aaron Singh on 10/03/2006 6:46 AM
touche, Mr Trump. Brad's motivations may indeed be due to his phobia of commitment, but I agree with my fellow spectators that his sudden heroic grandstanding may be cos of Angelina's refusal to tie the knot with him. either that or he's scared she'll bleed a vial of blood out of him. I'm surprised you didn't tell him to get a pre-nup though :)
[-] Posted by lula29 on 10/03/2006 10:52 AM
Brad Pitt isn't resisting marriage, he is resisting, however, having to answer questions about his personal life. His response to the intrusive "when are you going to get married question" was a clever way to avoid having to answer that question ever again.

What's with all the believing tabloid gossip. Who says Angelina doesn't want to get married? Where did she say this? Also, Brad Pitt never said he didn't want to get married again either. And too, what's with the push to marry these two off? They are both very well off, the have kids now whom I'm sure they want to focus on and their relationship as a couple is still something that will have to develop with time. Into what, I don't know, I don't know them, but for all we know they may have already forged some sort of commitment to each other that has nothing to do with anyone else and doesn't yet involve the courts. I too agree with the notion that why should they get married with the money they make. And Donald Trump, though I love him, should know better, he's been married 3 times. If the committment was so important, why not stick with it the first time.
[-] Posted by Rei on 10/03/2006 2:17 PM
In regards to a previous comment, I distincting remember Brad Pitt saying in an interview while he and Jennifer were still married that Jennifer wasn't the love of his love, either. Or rather he said he wasn't sure that she was.

Either way, I think his whole answer is a load of bull. I don't believe for one second that he and Angelina aren't getting married because they're trying to stand up for gay rights. Give me a break. That relationship most likely won't last anyway so it's probably a good thing that they're not rushing down the aisle.
[-] Posted by Lakhbir Gill on 10/03/2006 2:27 PM
maybe he is "everyone else"
[-] Posted by Igor M. on 10/03/2006 2:38 PM
Mr. Trump is commenting on Brad and Angelina ... the world has gone down and Trump's hair is now in style (no offense).

I saw Donny interviewing Marc Cubain (did I spell it right)? Interesting how he was not too fondle about you but Donny covered you. Must be a good friend. Then today I see Seth Godin mention your name in his blog, but he refused to link to you and even acknowledge it saying (No link for Trump).

I guess when you're below every one else they love you, but when you're above them, they try to pull you down in order to raise them selves a little higher.

P.S. Waiting for the Apprentice to start soon. Don't understand why this would be the last season. Many people will miss it.
[-] Posted by Al on 10/03/2006 5:38 PM
Marriage is about true love; to be respected in a Holy marriage. Society has lost sight of that, and maybe more. I respect privacy, but not at the expense of public views in the press. It is a free country, but our country did have a strong value of right and wrong. Mr. Pitts objectives may be a ploy to get out of marriage, but eithier way, he lost something more.
[-] Posted by Ms.Independent on 10/03/2006 6:15 PM
That's so funny... I thought the exact same thing when I heard this about BP. Perhaps, as it turns out, Ms. Jolie is not the sweetest thing, after all... Maybe she seduced him and gave him the impression that she was one person... and, now... after the ba
[-] Posted by Craig on 10/03/2006 6:22 PM
It makes me sad thinking 'I wish I had $1,000 dollars'; Trump throws a grand out of a moving car daily. Hey Trump, lend me 10 K, then, once I graduate with my degree I'll pay you back so I don't have to work now; revoluntionary new business endeavor.
[-] Posted by foxy on 10/03/2006 7:54 PM
We married b/c my wife was pregnant. We are fine. To both of us, AJ and BP look pretty committed and responsible, and certainly more "married" than the majority of those who actually tied the knot. Seriously, if they could servive the TABLOIDS' BLOODSUCKERS revenge (for NOT playing
[-] Posted by Susan on 10/03/2006 10:16 PM
In my eyes, Brad Pitt's stock has been plummeting ever since he left Jen.

He barely resembles the man he once was as it appears he has no "balls", while Angelina clearly wears the pants in the family. Not that there's anything wrong with that, and I commend Angelina in all her endeavors, but come one Brad, who are you kidding? Angelina's just going to chew you up and spit you out! Good on you Brad for taking up a bunch of causes, and sure, sometimes it takes another person to bring out new sides of oneself, but you've managed to make yourself look really foolish in the process. Foolish and old. And not that hot. Next!
[-] Posted by Felicity on 10/04/2006 1:43 AM
Brad's ridiculous comment holds as much credence as Angelina's promise to "never have a biological child while there are children in the world to adopt". Naturally, it was easy to spout such selfless mutterings as a single woman, but as soon as she found another partner it quickly became a disposable ideal. When it comes down to it, celebrities will do whatever they want, whenever they want, and will never deny themselves anything. If they WANTED to get married, they would..... just like they have both done before. Therefore, I think it's safe to say that one of them (or perhaps even both of them)doesn't want to get married and it makes them look good to appear to be denying themselves for the sake of equality in humanity..... gag....
[-] Posted by Alexandra on 10/04/2006 3:06 AM
Reagrding marriage, how can we take seriously the actions and opinions from somone with moral background of Brad Pitt? His 'history' in marriages has not given the public any reason to assume he repects its institution, not matter who it is marrying. It sounds like he is either avioding marriage, or looking for some new platform to stand on. Oh, brother - please don't give him this one.
[-] Posted by Crystal on 10/04/2006 7:44 AM
JR is right. Are we really that shallow?

Personally I think we need a woman for President, that is maybe after Mr. Trump runs and wins.
[-] Posted by Doug on 10/04/2006 2:02 PM
I'm not buying Brad's excuse. I think the real reason they're not tying the knot is that one, or both, really don't want to, period. And if living in a country where there are restrictions on who and who cannot get married (presumably, he's talking about gays), then why not get married in Spain or the Netherlands where just about anyone can marry?
[-] Posted by SAVAWN GRACE on 10/04/2006 2:41 PM
THE ONLY WAY TRUMPSTER IS GOING TO WIN BEING PRESIDENT IS IF I AM HIS MANAGER BECAUSE HE HAS A LOT TO LEARN AND I DO AGREE A WOMEN SHOULD WIN WHAT A BETTER WORLD WE WOULD HAVE LETS VOTE SAVAWN WINS
[-] Posted by Daivd on 10/04/2006 3:33 PM
I am following Brad's lead on this.

More importantly, I also would like to see nude pictures of Angelina while she is still hot! Notice, the women like Jen and the staight men like Angie.
[-] Posted by Jane Hatheway on 10/04/2006 5:50 PM
Bottom line it's nobody's business whether Brad and Angie tie the knot or not.

Amazing what get's our attention.
[-] Posted by Simone on 10/04/2006 9:36 PM
Gay people shouldn't be discriminated as they clearly are. It would be wonderful if Brad and Angelina could change that!
I certainly disagree with someone's opinion that Brad's "stock has been plummeting".How?! He was only a typical HW star who's now an aware person willing to help others. And, in his private life, he finally became a father for the 1. time at the age of 41.. THOSE ARE FANTASTIC THINGS, and FACTS too. Not to mention that he also has a smart, compassionate, strong and beautiful young woman
[-] Posted by Bronwen on 10/04/2006 10:46 PM
Well Mr. Trump, you have once again said something that sounds perfectly acceptable - even though I do not agree with the views of Brad Pitt in this case. Marriage is a huge responsibility and if they are not ready to take that step, so be it. But come on, I think Brad is just making excuses because he's still secretly in love with Jennifer Aniston... but that's my opinion as a Jennifer supporter. But maybe he is smart... if their relationship ends, there won't be the mess of a divorce... but this is all my opinion.
[-] Posted by renee lee greco on 10/05/2006 12:35 AM
Thank you for the enlightening post, Mr. Trump.

However I here
[-] Posted by Diana on 10/05/2006 9:44 AM
Thank you for calling Pitt out. I wondered the same thing. I believe one of the major differences between your success as a leader and other leaders is the ability to read motivation and character in a person and then make a common sense decision fearlessly. Here again, you've called into question the integrity of someone who appears to be successful with out substance. Thanks for shooting respectfully from the hip.
I'm curious, what do you think of all of the celebrities who have started adopting foreign children?
[-] Posted by Bernardo Torres on 10/05/2006 11:25 AM
That's very cool, but I wish you could use your wisdom in teaching us about business, not watercooler gossip.
Thanks.
[-] Posted by Brian Jerome on 10/05/2006 12:17 PM
We can only wish that Mr. Trump runs for President. It would be the first time in the history of the US that a REAL person of character has won. Please Mr. Trump, don't make us beg you. Okay, we are begging you.
[-] Posted by Carmen Matthews on 10/05/2006 12:18 PM
Regarding Brad Pitt's comments in "Esquire" and in the "Trump University" Newsletter about he and Angelina not considering marriage until "everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able:" He's found a great way to look like he is taking up a cause, but in fact looks like he's made an excuse for having one foot out the door,"just in case."
[-] Posted by BeerGuy(R) on 10/05/2006 12:43 PM
An old friend of mine said, "find a woman with humor, spirit, and strength of character over looks." Angelina has the looks plus the above qualities, I'd marry her! :o)
[-] Posted by J. Yousef on 10/05/2006 12:47 PM
It has been medically proven that men who get married live longer and healthier lives than men who don't.
[-] Posted by JB on 10/05/2006 12:59 PM
I like the movies that both have made. They're actors. They entertain. But when it comes to "values", comments like that really show his lack of wisdom. I caution any parent that takes their responsibiity seriously to guard against "stage opinion". They are "actors", oly known
[-] Posted by Roberto on 10/05/2006 12:59 PM
I do not see the point of talking about BP and AJ, at least not here! How this could help me to make more money or close more successfull deals?
Mr. Trump, I think this kind of articles are kind of far away from doing business and creating wealth.
[-] Posted by John Dobrowolski on 10/05/2006 1:04 PM
Hey Trumpster,
How do you expect to be taken seriously, commenting on drivel like this? Your time is at a Premium, right?? You sound part Businessman /Gossip Columnist these days. Some of your recent postings suggest that you really, REALLY, want to be hip...
Hip, Mr. Trump, would be to never have this sort of crap even hit your radar screen. You're into Real Estate, right?
[-] Posted by Laura Deerfield (empress cat) on 10/05/2006 1:14 PM
I thought it was a brilliant bit of spin... but that you're giving credit to the wrong person.

Brad and Jenn made a great couple. Pretty and dull (yawn.) Angelina's the bright one in the relationship. And the one who has less tendency to trust... add ot that the fact that this announcement came a few weeks after rumors that she didn't want to marry him anymore because she was bored and because he had trouble accepting her female lovers... sounds like she came up with a way to call the marriage off and allow her boy to save face.

I think Angelina's the one who figured out how to have the best of all worlds.
[-] Posted by Julie H. on 10/05/2006 1:18 PM
I think Brad has rode on Angie's shirt tails ever since he's been with her. He hasn't done squat! Angie's mistake is thinking he is actually genuine. Jen is old news too. She and vince? GAG! Brad's a loser.
[-] Posted by TRAZ on 10/05/2006 1:25 PM
OK so normally I don't like use up my free time writing in Blogs when I can be reading a new business book or magazine artical. However, there is an individual in this colomn that is a real loser and Savanshines needs to be brought out to the light. First off, Mr. Trump always has an intellectual perspective to anything popular, that being including celebrity gossip. I for one found his comment both funny and smart. He brings about a good tactic. Brad has intalled himself a plan that keps him a bachelor but yet makes him favoured more
[-] Posted by Jon S. White on 10/05/2006 1:28 PM
Donald, I wish you would get back to writing essays as you did in the first months of this publication. You opinions were well stated, relevant expressions of business-focused expertise.

I carried much of what you said into various aspects of social interaction, and always looked forward to the next issue.

This writing of late is sometimes humorous, but I miss the poignant, well-delveloped, business-relevant advice and opinions.

Have you been too busy to do such lately?
[-] Posted by Me on 10/05/2006 1:36 PM
I can't believe you all fell for this. This is Donald Trump's way of getting his website higher search engine rankings. Hello! It's called content spamming.
[-] Posted by Richard B on 10/05/2006 1:54 PM
This is a waste of TIME, Trump himself has sunk to new lows
[-] Posted by LA on 10/05/2006 1:59 PM
Because you are famous and probably also part of the gossip out there you may feel like participating in it and publicizing it in your business section. I wasted my time thinking that some wisdom would come out of reading this article of yours. Hardly can someone use an artist as a role model. What counts is personal, not how much money they have in their bank account. Is that all you have?
[-] Posted by Ryan Mckane on 10/05/2006 2:05 PM
As always Mr. Trump your comments are always on target, Brad Pitt just proved that he is a better actor than we all thought!
[-] Posted by Chris from Canada on 10/05/2006 2:05 PM
I don't know about other people, Donny. But I don't put much stock in a man who fires a loyal employee because she over-shadows him.
[-] Posted by rebecca callahan on 10/05/2006 2:20 PM
I am not sure bp is that creative. However, he has managed to capture the monogimus attention of two very beautiful women.Personally, I view marriage as a very intimate and private decision that should perhaps not involve politics. i wish them well, regardless.....Oh,
[-] Posted by Prateek Kumar on 10/05/2006 2:21 PM
its funny how people who have it all, give it all up and when they cant get it back they start makeing stupid excuses. Mr. pitt had a nice wife and he went for someone else and now when that someone else doesnt wanna mary him, he is makeing dum excuses to save his face.
[-] Posted by Sherry Moore on 10/05/2006 2:47 PM
Personally, I think Brad bought into Angelina's line. She was the social activist before they got together. Brad followed her path when they got together. She's the one who always seems to have a cause to support. I wonder if your admiration for Brad Pitt should really be given to Angelina. She seems to lead that relationship. And sometimes when I look at her photos, especially over the past few months, I see a woman who doesn't want to marry Brad. But, maybe I misread her slight facial expressions.
[-] Posted by Donald F Gutridge on 10/05/2006 2:53 PM
Donald, I've read all you books and heard you speak live and seen every Apprentice and hold great respect for you, your success and the principles you live
[-] Posted by Pamela on 10/05/2006 3:08 PM
Mr. Trump: You are a good man and I enjoy learning from you. In your best interest, may I suggest that you focus on real estate, at least in this forum, and if you really want to open a can of discussion regarding celebs and politics, you should use a different, more appropriate, forum.

Please maintain the integrity of Trump University and utilize a different avenue for your fun persona and social interests as I am sure people want to know what you think about celebrities and their stances on social isses as well!
Cheers! PK
[-] Posted by dave on 10/05/2006 3:09 PM
donald, with last month's topic on the war on drugs and this month's concern about celebs and gay (thinly vieled) marriages, i wonder why you don't take off that power tie and switch to a backward collar of a preacher. there are enough people around to run heard on our morality. next month, consider a topic like " i think the thing to invest in 2007, other than real estate is ....."
please do what you do and know best.
[-] Posted by Guavablue on 10/05/2006 3:20 PM
Brad's not a social activist, he's just been smitten
[-] Posted by Kay on 10/05/2006 3:26 PM
There's nothing more to be said Mr. White. I agree wholeheartedly. I, too, try to apply Trump wisdom in my everyday lofe. His wisdom is relevant in business as well as life in general.
[-] Posted by Ms. T on 10/05/2006 4:03 PM
Thanks for your comment concerning Brad and Angelina Jolie. It's nice to know that being rich and having morals go together. Money can't buy character.
[-] Posted by Dr Ta on 10/05/2006 4:14 PM
Mr. Trump- i attended your real estate talk at the javits recently. very informative. i am in the process of buying a small building and some of the tips really help. i like your "think like a millionair" book. i actually used the Financial advisor's phone number listed in there to call a few. i am planning to retire at age 55 from dentistry. I love what i do, but i would like to be financially free and then doing dentistry for charity around the world. i am an OPERATION SMILE dentist. My last mission was in March 2006 in vietnam. Your advice through this university will change a lot of lives..including mine. I will enroll as soon as my new practice and building are bought. thank you.
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[-] Posted by Claire Huckfeldt on 10/05/2006 4:24 PM
Very true and funny observations, Mr. Trump. However, I dare say I doubt it was Brad's brain-child and more likely the couple's savvy image consultants/marketers' strategic move to reverse the public's negative view of Brad's and Angelina's unethical, humiliating, and destructive behavior that crumbled Brad's first marriage. This way, the couple will gain new support from lesbians & gays and divert the attention from cheating to a political debate on non-traditional marriages. Yes, very clever...but never difficult to distract Americans, unfortunately. I too would like to hear a good-old business strategy story or tip from Mr. Trump, too!
[-] Posted by Adrienne Barker on 10/05/2006 5:22 PM
Who cares about the surreal life of Brad and Angelina.

i want to be on the Apprentice -bring that
show back Mr. Trump - I never missed an epsidode! Also - stars should not make the kind of money they make. Police, Fire, EMT and employees of Trump should make the big bucks
[-] Posted by adrienne Barker on 10/05/2006 5:40 PM
Mr. Trump -

Bring back the Apprentice
[-] Posted by J.Rosario on 10/05/2006 6:06 PM
Well i must say that Brad and Angelina are a mixed up couple,I think that both Brad and Angelina really don't know what they want from one another.As most sarts in Hollywood act as if jumping from one bed to another is cool .I feel bad for the young kids that look up to them. As for Mr. Trump i grow up in Atlantic City and i must say he has come a long way from casino's to showing us how to do business a very respected man, smart,and out going thanks Mr.Trump for shareing...
Oh and a WOMAN PRESIDENT would be great we'll have a better world I'm thinking Hilary Clinton all the way......
[-] Posted by Theo Bartek on 10/05/2006 6:19 PM
Do you really believe that he came up this this idea hiself. Someone smart in his PR department came up with this line. He would never reveal his real motivations for they might offend his fans, Angelina and make him look bad, which in my opinion is SMART! Don't you agree?
[-] Posted by Byron Thomas on 10/05/2006 6:42 PM
Ok, I read enough. People can say some of the wierdest things at times. As far as Brad Pitt saying something that he thought or even things has any political meaning to it; well, we are not in his mind. What ever he says or don't say, it really doesn't matter does it? Donald Trump just stated his thoughts just like Brad did...big deal!! May be there is a lesson in Donald's article? Who knows...just take it in and leave it at that. Ok...on to the next subject (Laughing at everybody).
[-] Posted by Darrell W. Muntean on 10/05/2006 7:42 PM
I would just like to thank Mr Trump for spending any of his spare moments creating this blog, and if wishes to be a on a short trip away from that business machine monster, he has built, and make comment on more day to day events, more power to him, after all even the heads of state go to the beach, and have fun.
[-] Posted by Leo Mumford on 10/05/2006 9:07 PM
Trump after your last post this has got to be the stupidest! I'm just gladd your wife doesnt read this! You are quite silly! I mean really?

Best, Leo Mumford.
[-] Posted by Michelle King on 10/05/2006 9:30 PM
If Brad and Angelina did yet married - it wouldn't last.... that relationship is doomed to fail!!!
[-] Posted by cm on 10/05/2006 11:21 PM
Very funny. Personally I think Angie and Brad have got to be one of the sexiest couples on the planet. They seem to compliment eachother vrey well, equal intelligence and compassion EQ which I find admirable. It's an interesting position they've taken to highlight a large segment of our society that we do deny equal rights and opportunity to happiness. I feel strongly this homophobia and legal sanctions in our country is a case in point to get religion out of politics. You know, that traditional wisdom our forefathers passed on to us regarding separation of state and church. I admire the Jolie-Pitts for adding some spice to the issue. Why do we allow such cruelty and unfairness to go on toward people who are equals to us with all due respect. I've seen wonderful same-sex partnerships who raise happy children, and it's shameful their children must bear the same pain, shame and emabarrassment. In light of the recent scandal with an hypocritical Republican touting protection of children, I see how fragile that veil of puritanism truly is.
BTW, Mr. Trump, regarding the Put-down Artists who always come out of the wormwood for an opportunity to put others down, I'd like to say, Let them eat a BIG piece of SHUTUP. (PG-17 version.)
[-] Posted by Mini Me on 10/06/2006 12:05 AM
It is also a way of keeping people busy and or distracted while he works on his next big project. Plus it's always interesting to get comments on this stuff because people are fascinated with the "stars."

Carl Jung would say it's good psychology.
[-] Posted by Michelle H on 10/06/2006 1:40 AM
In my opinion, when someone leaves a marriage or long-term, committed relationship for another person, there can never be a true commitment in the affair. People need time to heal between relationships. We aren't robots...(well most of us, anyway!) Brad Pitt isn't ready to marry Angelina or anyone else right now. He is so recently divorced. And if I were Angelina, I wouldn't ever be able to trust a man who cheated on his wife to be with me. What would stop him from doing the same thing to me?
[-] Posted by Renatta H. on 10/06/2006 1:44 AM
His life and his choice to stay out of traditional marriage.
The piece of paper doesn't prove anything.
There is so many unmarried couples around the world, so they are one of them. Nothing new....
[-] Posted by Leigh Brown on 10/06/2006 2:15 AM
I think its much more likely that Ms Jolie is the one resisting marriage; Mr Pitt is just saving face
[-] Posted by Babs on 10/06/2006 2:28 AM
I think someone else famous said that same thing about six months ago....but I love it and I'm going to use the same excuse from now on! I miss the Apprentice also..I thought it was coming back this season and could you throw in a couple of older people you know someone who never got their chance because they were raising kids like me. How do I apply??
[-] Posted by annie on 10/06/2006 2:44 AM
I've never seen so many comments! It's my understanding that Angelina didn't want to marry him & possibly deal with another divorce later. Therefore, he has to come up with excuses not to want to jump into a marriage with her. And, at the same time it is smart since it gives him the option to get out of the relationship much easier if he wants to later on. So I guess everybody's happy. Anyway, Donanld T., why should you care about Brad Pitt & what he does. You have better things to do. I guess you can't resist this ongoing soap opera as much as everybody else tunes in & out of it. I've gotten bored with it. Every now & then I need my Brangelina "fix".
[-] Posted by Bev Buckley on 10/06/2006 3:51 AM
Can I tell you the truth of this... Angelina's brother is actually Gay... and I think thats where this whole thing stems from. Maybe HE wants to get married but because of all this rubish about gays not being able to marry one another Brad has decided to take a stand in his own way... and GOOD on HIM I might add. I dont see why gays shouldn't be allowed to get married and I also don't see why "normal" couples HAVE to get married when they have an intimate relationship and child together. I don't think it has anything to do with his PR or whatever... Celebs say what they want when they want and anyone in a position like Brad or Mr Trump can do just that!
[-] Posted by Daniel Goldmann on 10/06/2006 3:59 AM
Hoo-aah! That's marketing and branding himself for the market. He's not losing fans but is looking for new ones. Nothing new for us. I remember the movie "California"; this is the only reason why I still try to respect him.
[-] Posted by Fox on 10/06/2006 4:37 AM
To Claire H.
You are way too transparent: PLEASE don't bring Aniston's shameful CIRCUS to Mr. Trump's blog. CAN'T YOU READ? This is obviously NOT about the former TV-actress who does nothing (except piti parties), AND HELPS NO ONE.
[-] Posted by Dana on 10/06/2006 6:53 AM
Intriguing article and asked myself..why?
Can we talk a bit? Traz? :)about bussiness books, life, mother Earth,love,generally.. look,
Impress me veery much that jewellry ¨Letter of Chief Seattle Suwamish tribe from 1855¨.., it was about the land property¨s rights, a difficult negotiation between 2 different cultures(as in love, right?:))but somehow, a wise life class about WIN /WIN negociation roots for both parts, they value what they have not as property !! that is not theyr¨s!!!is a gift from theyr God in his natural manifestation..but carefully they give also advices to whom want to posses it, about maintain it further with love and care for the next generations wellness in life too.. so simple as they understand it and share it that way!! nice, he?
In bussiness as in life is all about maintaining the right balance between: take and give back.
We really understand the core values of a relationship no matther is a friendschip
well tested on the long run is love or bussiness.
How we appreciate what we have before move forward?
IF the time is to GO ON what we left back? We treat what owned with respect and care, we reconsider it to ensure a solid basement for what no matter wich kind of life, love, bussiness ventures life will serve us without ¨pre-advice-ing¨¨?!!
Are we ready to fight and enjoy life?
any unbalance can affect some how other important aspects, everything is connected, so if somebody will marry after winn the lottery or others if we all are at ¨¨home on the planet¨¨...the world start with anyone of us and our wellbeing
influence our surroundings.
Can we judge something? everything is soo damn relatief and the basements in life soo different for anyone, what we don¨t understand in others no matter ¨couse we can be just happy if they are fine as they are.
We all go forward with good and bads but I love that rootsclass to negociate like:
we negociate now, but keep the final image on mind, is that a happy end for good sake of all involved?!
yeeaah, I know, overdosis idealism, but can imagine for a second the world ruled that way? :)))in ALL the aspects!!are differences worth to fight for?
no, better negociate.How? WIN /WIN, LOOSE /LOOSE or WIN /LOOSE?!
how we deal in politik, in bussines in love life? look arround, that we have. Change the attitude or the manner to deal with, perhaps will make the difference somehow.
In my case I¨ve learned hard that class life teach us every day.
But still need to refine it ¨couse my balance is still unbalanced in few aspects..:) ok, we touch the ideas not the persons, right? so don¨t hate the style, please.
Best Wisches to all.
Dana
[-] Posted by Nicola on 10/06/2006 7:14 AM
Wow - this is about as many comments as I have seen on any post. As far as I can tell it's really quite simple. Brad's admitted he wants another 6 children. I dout there are many women today who would want to get married under those demands!!
Who cares anyway...
[-] Posted by Gynnie Ann De Jesus on 10/06/2006 10:44 AM
Dear Donald: And you thought you were smart!
[-] Posted by Nathan Soli on 10/06/2006 11:59 AM
I think it would be worth it to legalize all marriage just to see what Brad Pitt's next excuse will be. He had me for a fan before he dumped Jennifer Aniston.
[-] Posted by Dave on 10/06/2006 7:21 PM
I have more respect for BP now. I thought this blog was kind of silly until I realized DT is going for the blog response record. DT is way ahead of the curve!
[-] Posted by Jerilynn on 10/06/2006 10:12 PM
Well, Mr. Trump, here's another good one. There seems to possibly be some unidentified issues here. What does Brad mean
[-] Posted by Sefu on 10/07/2006 12:38 PM
I'm an African who is concerned that, Africa is looking too far for the Solutions to its Problems. The continent is mostly looking in the direction of Europe and America. And what they dont realise is that Africa is Virgin ground. Its people have not yet found their proper voise in the world. Mostly Africa invests in Manufacturing, Farming, Oil, Tourism etc. There are no properly identifiable programmes were countries are investing in their people, so as to allow their people to come up with new ways of doing things in the world. And there is only one way for Africa to lead the World in the coming years, it needs Mad and Crazy leaders who will, through their leadership, encourage people to change the way thing are done in the World.Not through manufacturing, but through Innovation. Everybody has accepted that technology is the best thing that has ever happened in the world. The Word I like is Happened, I like it because is in the past tense, its too old, its old news.The next leading economy will be the one which is going to come with Some suprise. I say "Africans, lets cause trouble in the world, lets shake the Universe. Those who feel they dont have resources and capital to do that, do not deserve to lead the world. Those who feel they lack education and intellectual capacity to do that, belongs in the dumps. Africans? Lets cause trouble in the World.
[-] Posted by maria smith on 10/07/2006 10:15 PM
LOL, when you think about it, does Brad Pitt support polygamy or something? I mean, if two people WANT to get married but can't, because they're already married?
[-] Posted by Terry on 10/07/2006 11:02 PM
I need to set the record straight how dare anyone judge angelina jolie this women has helped me change my life i respect what her plans are.I have changed my life because of this women she is greatness.I stand firm that jolie and pitt can make a difference in my gay life.
I wish and pray someday soon to thank them for helping me change my life due to their actions ,help the world.Now this is greatness.An thank you donald trump i do beleive in your visions.Tm
[-] Posted by Rob on 10/08/2006 1:32 PM
Really, who cares what they do. If you do, you should get your own life going.
[-] Posted by deenese helgeson on 10/08/2006 9:13 PM
About Brad Pitt and marriage.PLease do not try to explain his position any more than he has.Live and let live .He is not breaking any law or hurting anyone,we need to be different sometimes.diversity is ok.Respectfully.Deenese.
[-] Posted by Lester T. on 10/09/2006 2:37 AM
Most of you have missed the point entirely. Yes, this is post is a comment on our poor social condition and many of your comments have reinforced it. When will people see that any action
[-] Posted by Misbah on 10/09/2006 3:58 AM
Well have read most of the comments abt ppl and tht of Mr. Trump.. I am quite surprised to know how ppl observe marriage. The comments reflect the views and upbringing of the society they come from where marriage is nothing but a piece of document. Whereas marriage is more than that its not only love sex and commitment its the balance that is brought in the society for the well being and survival of generations to come. Sorry to say the upbringing of western societies is now more materialized than moralized. Money comes n goes but the respect the feelings are only once there and ever left in memories. Ppl have adopted pre-marital relations caz they think they dont want to get hurt yet they do get hurt and also destroy apart of themselves. They thnk they dont care or it doesent matter but deep in them they knw they do.
As for Brad pitt and Angela (although i dont agree to gay marriage) well as any normal person they r free to decide to marry or not.. they are celebrities right! famous rich and no limitations to wht they decide to do but it all ends up with hw they respect and understand the knot of marriage. Marriage is a bond of purity respect and love not of burden.
Those who would really love would understand wht i mean. but sorry again ppls attitude, greed and the meanness of the societies have destroyed the true essence of it. So, it would be fair enough to leave B.P and Angela alone as anyone would like to be left for themselves caz we marry for ourselves not for the sake of any oneelse. In the end I would say its the attitude how we view matters and things around us !
[-] Posted by DeAnn on 10/09/2006 4:33 AM
What does this have to do with the price of gas in american or anything else. Amazing how intelligent people can get distracted
[-] Posted by winnie on 10/09/2006 6:25 AM
Thanks Mr.Trump,the topic is more of gossip,meddling in other people's private affairs and that has clearly not put me in a better place to be my own boss,if those twq want to marry...let them,if they dont.....same thing....let them,thanks
[-] Posted by SAVAWN GRACE on 10/09/2006 9:39 AM
TSK TSK TRAZ NAME CALLING NOW THAT JUST MAKES YOU THE REAL LOSER. YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO MEET ME IN THE BOARDROOM FIRST OF ALL I WOULD HAVE ALL MY FACTS TOGETHER LIKE ONE VERY IMPORTANT FACT I SAID MR TRUMP SHOULD DONATE SOME OF HIS MONEY TO BRAD AND ANGIE TO HELP THE KIDS NOT THROW THE MONEY AWAY THEY HAVE TWO DIFFERENT MEANINGS GET A DICTIONARY.SO IF YOU ARE GOING TO QUOTE ME GET IT RIGHT NEXT YOU REALLY SHOULD TAKE SOME OF THOSE CLASSES MAYBE YOU COULD LEARN TO SPELL NOT ONLY IS YOUR STATEMENT FILLED WITH SPELLING ERRORS YOU DID NOT EVEN SPELL MY NAME CORRECT AND IT WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND AS DANA SAID DONT HATE THE STYLE BETTER YET AS YOU YOURSELF SAID YOU HATE TO TAKE THE TIME TO WRITE SO HERES A THOUGHT DONT WRITE UNTIL YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT AND JUST A LITTLE TIP TRAZ DONT MESS WITH ME IN THE MEANTIME DONT WORRY BE HAPPY SAVAWNSHINES PS. I AM IN THE LIGHT
[-] Posted by Earl Allen Boek on 10/09/2006 10:18 AM
I would not personally be having children with any women I was not prepared to tie the knot with. It may show a lack of respect. If I willing to
invest any time...I'm willing to invest
as much time and effort as it takes...

speaking of investing...I need $250,000 a month secured
[-] Posted by Kelly Reid on 10/09/2006 4:18 PM
I can not believe the standpoint he has taken on a very serious subject. The idea of him using such a lame excuse for not marrying has no merit with me, and I believe with most people in this country, who think marriage is and has always been a positive thing. For shame that the weight of a personal matter should be pushed on the shoulders of those who are unable to afford such a priviledge as marriage and all the benefits of being married. In short, if he is scared of being married, that should not be everyone else's problem, that is YOUR problem - Brad! Get a grip!
[-] Posted by Tyler D. on 10/10/2006 12:23 AM
Donald's right, it's one of the best excuses to stay single, LOL. Gotta hand it to Brad. However, I think when you have a couple who is that rich, the institution of marriage doesn't even matter anyway.
[-] Posted by cm on 10/10/2006 5:43 AM
I'm waiting for the next high profile celeb couple in denial with a newborn to come out and say they're not getting married until there are no more dead beat dads.
[-] Posted by Claudiu Santa on 10/10/2006 6:15 AM
Everyone has reasons to be or not to be married. It is everyones' choice wheather to be or not married as is to buy or not to buy a car, to make or not to make an investment. Everything depends on each of us point of view and we cannot judge others' choices. Sometimes we make our good or bad choices and no-one can say we made a bad choice but us after we see the results in this case. There are many explanations and many answers to any point of view but there is none that reflects the reality excepting when we are the people involved. We must live our lives the way we choose to, but in respect with other people. If I am happy with my choice and if the choice is involving other person and that person is also happy with my choice, that means that I did it right. We have many examples for each point of view. All of them are different in some way. People, there are 6 billion of us in this world, we cannot be the same.
[-] Posted by JJ on 10/10/2006 10:01 AM
This is the personal blog of Donald Trump. Blogging gives one the right to write his or her personal opinion about any topic.
[-] Posted by Elly Hart on 10/10/2006 4:30 PM
MY God what a Soap opera.. This is better than Miami in the 70's Much LUck to you.
[-] Posted by Corinne on 10/10/2006 7:50 PM
To me it makes him look more like a jerk than he looked when he knocked up Angelina while still married to Jennifer! Maybe the Grass was NOT so Sweet on the other side after all!
No marriage,no alimony maybe. I'm sure he searched high and low for that excuse. PLEASE, is she Stupid for falling for his sudden interest in the WORLD. Doesn't she know the Activist was a ploy to win her over? He has never done anything publicly to help the world (snd I'll bet privately either)prior to this crazy relationship.
What is he telling his daughter? Would HE approve of someone like himself knocking up his daughter and playing the activist role. I think NOT he'd probably what to kick his butt. Someone should kick his! Maybe Angie's Dad!
[-] Posted by Driton on 10/11/2006 8:51 AM
New social circumstances are bringing in consideration different modes of living. I think however, creating a good family is essential. For those who don't get married is not so tragic anyway. We have to respect the choices made
[-] Posted by member1828117 on 07/09/2008 5:00 PM
have you ever gotten any of these Brad Pit pics? The new on this site is cool, but I am scared to pay money for these without knowing more:
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[-] Posted by member1805033 on 07/20/2008 10:07 PM
Family values are important. If you want respect, do the right thing, get married. Marriage is a wonderful thing with the right partner. Glad to see Brad and Angelina are experiencing the arrival of their twins with laughter and happines. The entire family should be happy.
Benigna Marko
[-] Posted by member1898829 on 12/08/2008 5:27 AM
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[-] Posted by member1902233 on 12/29/2008 11:13 AM
it is a good cop out and i don't believe this man wants to get married again but the loss of their fan base and the need for money to sustain their life style will force them to marry. i cannot understand this adoption addiction and feel that celebs should stop adopting kids and rather invest in helping more people get a education and be self reliant. i wish somebody would stop this raping of africas children for adoption and rather sponsor them in education and leave them to help their countries once they are educated. also why do these so called do gooders also only adopt healthy kids and leave the disabled kids behind a true humatarian would take these disabled children and save their lives as they have a greater chance of dying in the homes than the healthy ones that they parade around for the world to see what good people they are. i do deblieve these two are doing their kids a disserve by adding to the home at the rate they are and wish they would get counseling for thenselves and settle the kids they have in a stable home and school so that these kids can grow up with family and friends and a travelling circus. and brad would stop with his deep thoughts and forget the past and stop being disrespectfull to his ex wife. Donald can you not talk sense into these stars that have this adoption addiction and teach them to do better goodwill to more than just a few for pr.
[-] Posted by member1911523 on 01/21/2009 1:10 PM
First of all, I think Brad is scared that Angelina is going to look haggard in a couple of years so he wants to keep his options open. She's already looking scary to me. Should've stayed with Jennifer who looks great and seems much more genuine.
I can't stand to watch Brad in interviews anymore..he is so chock full of himself and so "enlightened"..it makes me want to gag. What a ****.
Love ya Donald. And it seem like you have some great grounded kids.
[-] Posted by member1978075 on 05/14/2009 4:50 PM
I too have more important things to do that this, but every once in a while a person can indulge in a little useless entertainment...not so long ago, Brad Pitt, had life and luster and spunk and a boyish charm with so much energy and zest for life and I just don't see that in him anymore.

While he's stil a handsome man, he has lost something that made him who he was when he was pre-Angelina...and I'm not saying she's draining his energy, but the poor man looks so exhausted. I think he was a lot happier and probably healthier without all those kids (like most folks are)...still, he has lost more than just his youthful looks, he doesn't have the cest for life that he had before and that energetic sparkle is gone....and he's not that old, a lot of people have that certain something way into their old age (way older than he is)...I can't help but feeling a bit sad for him...what happened to his dimples? He doesn't smile anymore - in one photo I saw him trying to smile and all he did is look like a dirty old man instead of a stud! Oh, well...alll things change ... which is why I try not to look in a mirror either ;-)
[-] Posted by member11008304 on 08/23/2009 1:36 PM
if brad pitt does'nt believe in god why would he care about holy matrimoney anyway
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