In a story befitting of Tinseltown’sfinest romances, this star-studded pair crossed paths on the set of their blockbuster hit and later exchanged scripts for sweet nothings.
Their sizzling on-screen dynamic didn’t just stop when the director yelled “cut”, as they soon became an item andwelcomed children into their glittering world.
Mr & Mrs Smith was the cinematic sensation that paired up big screen giants Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, propelling them to ‘power couple’ stardom. The movie wasn’t only a box office triumph – it also played cupid for its leading stars who later joined in real life romance. During the shoot, Brad Pitt was famously still an item with Friends star Jennifer Aniston, yet his rapport with Jolie simply couldn’t be ignored. With time, both actors confessed to falling head over heels while on set.
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A Rotten Tomatoes critique said the spark between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt was “without a doubt undeniable”. Echoing this sentiment, a filmgoer commented: “The storyline isn’t much to write home about, and the comedy isn’t necessarily laugh-out-loud funny, but the action is sleek and stylish, and the chemistry between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is absolutely phenomenal.”
Their roles as a seemingly ordinary yet affluent married duo, each hiding their true identity of ace assassins from rival organisations, captivated audiences. Tasked to assassinate one another, the dramatic unveiling leads them to a crossroads between their devotion and duty, reports the Express.
Despite the flick facing its fair share of scrutiny, it’s gained notoriety for reasons beyond the screen. A viewer commented: “Part of cinema history because of the leading actor’s subsequent marriage, but the film is only sporadically entertaining. It loses its way towards the end when the sometimes clever sexual tension gives way to standard action scenes that drain the premise from the plot.” Echoing this sentiment, another critique mentioned overlooked “plot holes” in the movie.
The on-screen chemistry between Pitt and Jolie kindled off-screen gossip, and soon after, Pitt’s five-year marriage to Aniston dissolved. Subsequently, the new couple were holidaying together and confirmed their romance in a magazine feature. Not long after, Jolie was expecting with Pitt, three months following his finalised divorce. Their partnership thrived, welcoming and adopting children, culminating in a 2014 marriage.