Brad Pitt to adopt Angelina Jolie’s children

[ECH1969]

LOS ANGELES - Brad Pitt is seeking to become the adoptive father of Angelina Jolie’s children, the actor’s publicist announced Friday.

A legal petition seeking to change the names of the children to Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Maddox Jolie-Pitt was filed Friday in Los Angeles, publicist Cindy Guagenti said in a written statement to The Associated Press.

“We are confirming that Brad Pitt is in the process of becoming the adoptive father of both children,” the statement said. “No further comment is being made.”

Rumors of an off-screen relationship between the stars of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” have been circulating for a year. Pitt accompanied Jolie to Ethiopia in July to pick up Zahara, now about 10 months old.

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[Fleshdancer]

1. moving a little quick, aren't they?

if they want to jump into a relationship fine, but adopting kids this soon? Why bring the kids into the insanity? We all know this is going to lead to an ugly custody battle in 5 years or less. Can't he adopt a puppy instead?

[ECH1969]

2. Are they even in a relationship?

[Fleshdancer]

4. I assume so

but I don't really know. It would be odd for him to adopt her kids if they were just friends.

[Flaxbee]

3. from what I've read, I think he just wants to be assured that if

he and Angelina do split, he'd be allowed to see the kids and have visitation rights. He's been there from the beginning with Zahara, so I don't blame him.

I hope they stay together like Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, though. Or Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson (without Angelina's career coming in second to Brad's, though, like it seems Joanne's and Rita's have/did).

[Shine]

5. Well, whatever. I wish them the very best, truly.

Everybody's entitled to Happiness, afterall....I think it takes a special person, with a big heart, to be willing to adopt. More power and love to them.
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