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Marion Cotillard's husband hits out at media over Brad Pitt affair rumours

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The husband of Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard has hit out at "stupid" rumours his wife was having an affair with Brad Pitt.

The French star, 40, was dragged into Angelina Jolie and Pitt's divorce, when reports claimed Jolie hired a private investigator who found Pitt and Cotillard had an affair while filming upcoming World War II drama Allied.

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In 1942 intelligence officer Max Vatan encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war.

Cotillard responded to the rumours two days ago, confirming she is expecting her second child with her husband, French actor and director Guillaume Canet.

The happily married couple already have a five-year-old son, Marcel.

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On Saturday, Canet addressed the rumours via Instagram, hitting out at the media for the "venal stupidity" of the rumours.

 

Je n'ai pas non plus l'habitude de commenter les rumeurs faites à notre sujet... Je n'ai pas non plus l'habitude de parler de ma vie privée, que jusqu'à présent j'ai toujours protégé avec beaucoup d'attention... Mais l'acharnement de la presse people, la bêtise vénale de certaines personnes se faisant appeler journalistes, la haine de certains internautes se sentant plus forts derrière un clavier, me poussent quand même à dire la fierté, l'amour, le respect et l'admiration que j'ai pour Marion, de rester aussi forte et intelligente face à toutes ces accusations débiles et non fondées. Je pense que nous vivons tous des choses autrement plus importantes en ce moment et que maintenant il serait temps de passer à autre chose et d'élever un peu le niveau. Même si il y a beaucoup de travail pour certains, j'ai envie d'être positif. Et comme dit si bien Marion je vous souhaite d'aller mieux et d'aspirer à autre chose dans votre vie que d'envoyer constamment de la merde !

A photo posted by Guillaume Canet (@guillaumecanetofficiel) on

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"I do not usually comment on rumours about us ... I do not usually talk about my private life, which until now I have always carefully protected ... But the fury of the tabloids, the venal stupidity of some people calling themselves journalists, the hatred of some users feeling stronger behind a keyboard, push me to speak of the pride, the love, respect and admiration I have for Marion, for staying so strong and intelligent in the face all these stupid and unfounded accusations," he wrote in French.

"I think we're all living with much more important things at the moment and now it is time to move on and raise the bar a bit.

Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard in Cannes and in love.
Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard in Cannes and in love. Photo: Getty Images

"Even if that is a lot of work for some people, I want to be positive. And as Marion said, I hope you become better and aspire to something else in your life other than constantly coming out with s---!"

The La Vie En Rose star previously said she had to "speak up" as rumours had been "spiralling and affecting people I love".

Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star in the upcoming film <i>Allied</i>.
Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star in the upcoming film Allied. Photo: Daniel Smith

She wished Jolie, 41, and Pitt, 52, "peace in this very tumultuous moment".

"This is going to be my first and only reaction to the whirlwind news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept up into," Cotillard wrote.

Unconfirmed reports this week suggested Angelina Jolie hired a private investigator who discovered Pitt was cheating on ...
Unconfirmed reports this week suggested Angelina Jolie hired a private investigator who discovered Pitt was cheating on her with his co-star. Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

"I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiralling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up.

"Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only one that I need.

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In photos: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

"Secondly to those who have indicated that I am devastated, I am very well thank you. This crafted conversation isn't distressing.

"And to all the media and the haters who are quick to pass judgment, I sincerely wish you a swift recovery."

Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences and has asked for physical custody of the couple's six children.