Angelina's Press Muzzle -- The Document

TMZ has obtained the now infamous letter that Angelina Jolie's reps sent out to the press in advance of interviews for "A Mighty Heart" -- and the range of demands is stunning.
Jolie stifles press: read the docs
To begin with, the document, sent from the office of attorney Robert Offer, demands that the interview be used only "to promote ["A Mighty Heart"]," and not "in connection with any other story." What's more, the letter tries to compel reporters not to use the interview " in a manner that is disparaging, demeaning or derogatory to Ms. Jolie," without specifying what that might mean. All this on top of no questions about "personal relationships," which presumably could mean any other human being on the face of the planet.

Yesterday, on "The Daily Show," Jolie disavowed the contract, which was first reported by FOX News, calling it "excessive," adding that it was her handlers, not she, who sent it out. USA Today and the AP, among other organizations, refused to sign the document.



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196. After a disastrous 1-2 years in public relations, Angelina Jolie is now Pimping out daughter Shiloh for some "spontaneous" photographs AND talking - NOT DOING - publicly about reconciling with her father. Is this her last desperate act for Damage control? Is there anyone this vile creature will not use or hurt in order to salvage her crumbling image.

This woman committed a mortal sin in the eyes of WHO MATTERS MOST (GOD)! "Thou shall not covet my neighbor's wife/husband...call it what ever you want!

She needs to accept responsibility for her mistakes and actions. Trying to cover sin after sin is the wrong approach, and it is an act of a coward. She will eventually be punished. She is not to be respected until she aknowledges her short comings and ask for forgiveness for what she has done. This is the only way the stories and cruel comments will stop, for good!

Posted at 1:42PM on Jun 18th 2007 by Lynny

197. Ivylia and Heidi...Get a life both of you. and dont you dare begin to call me names...Language like that is not cared for, I do not use it and I dont disrespect you. The reason why I am able to be on the computer is that MY HUSBAND spends alone time with the kids before bed, that is his time with them so I can do what I want...It is foul mouthed girls like you that creates the society we have today...I feel sorry for you.

Sarah FYI, Angelina is not collecting kids to make her marriage to Brad look good....because they ARENT MARRIED...DUH...

Posted at 11:16AM on Jun 18th 2007 by Just An Observer

198. GET OVER YOURSELF.

Posted at 3:25PM on Jun 18th 2007 by UGH

199. For someone trying to make the world a better place, Angelina Jolie should start her list of concerns with the First Amendment to the Constitution...a little something about free speech...neither she nor Mr.Pitt would be admiring of say, Repulican candidates for the Presidency who wanted to make the press sign binding contracts as to what is allowed and not allowed to be asked at news conferences...the Jolie-Pitts would cry "most foul indeed!" They themselves, however, want to use the Constitution for commercial only purposes, and seem very willing to constrain the other uses that don't fit their personal needs.

I understand it is very difficult for people in their position to lead a "normal" life, but it is the life they have chosen, it just didn't "happen" to them...and I am not persuaded that a couple of pictures of Angelina holding her biological daughter compensates for calling her own baby a "blob"...she evidently can't see the consquences of what she has said about her baby and how that will look to the child when she is 20 and learns this is what Mommy first thought of her...

As an abandonded by Daddy child, Angelina should not be so reckless wherein her own children are concerned.

Posted at 7:28PM on Jun 18th 2007 by Cheryle

200. angelina is a wondeful woman doing great things in the world so back off haters.

Posted at 9:20PM on Jun 19th 2007 by lori

201. Angelina has reason to halt free press. She is a weird husband stealer and wants to develop a new image as a great humanitarian. She was pregnant before Pitt was divorced from Jennifer Anniston. Now that she snared him with the baby, he is stuck with endless adoptions of little children. I wonder how long it will take him to escape. The press should ignore them and we'll see how long they survive.

Posted at 11:27AM on Jun 19th 2007 by Maureen

202. Another "famous" Gen-Y person (especially female). No negative questions please or the hint of criticism...I CANT TAKE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:18PM on Jun 19th 2007 by Steve Connor

203. Wow, look at everyone on their pedestals. I might not agree with the way she has lead her life, but I'm not gonna trash the woman either.

'Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.'

Posted at 2:35PM on Jun 19th 2007 by pmlsea

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