The 40-year-old actress also confirmed she is pregnant with her second child in an Instagram post, which the French star shared in the early hours of Thursday morning (22 Sept).
Marion has been falsely linked to the 52-year-old actor, who she stars in the upcoming thriller ‘Allied’ with.
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Marion Cotillard and Brad Pitt in a scene from 'Allied'.
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But the actress dispelled rumours of an affair in the lengthy Instagram post, adding that she wished Brad and Angelina well.
She wrote: “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.
“I am not used to commenting on things like this nor taking them seriously but as this situation is spiraling and affecting people I love, I have to speak up.
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Marion Cotillard
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“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.
“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.
“Finally, I do very much wish that Angelina and Brad, both whom I deeply respect, will find peace in this very tumultuous moment. With all my love, Marion (sic).”
In August, producer, Graham King revealed that Brad and Marion made an instant connection ahead of filming of ‘Allied’.
“Brad and Marion immediately had the utmost respect for each other, so once they delved into their characters, their chemistry was electric,” he told People Magazine.
“It was crucial for Brad and Marion to not only begin rehearsing together before the shoot, but they also spent a lot of time developing their characters with the director.”
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Brad and Angelina are set to divorce after 12 years as a couple.
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Yesterday Brad spoke out for the first time since Angelina announced they were to divorce.
The ‘Fight Club’ star said he was “very saddened” that the relationship was coming to an end after 12 years together, and just two years of marriage.
He said: “I am very saddened by this but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids.
“I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.”
Angelina’s lawyer, Robert Offer, issued a statement on Tuesday (20 September) saying that her decision had been made “for the health of the family”.
The 41-year-old actress cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ with her husband on divorce papers, which listed their date of separation as 15 September.
Brad Pitt's Exes
Sinitta(01 of10)
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1984-1988Yes, we know, she NEVER mentions it, but yes, Simon Cowell’s palm leaf-wearing ex had an on/off relationship with Brad in the mid-80s during her heady pop star days. He even attended the 1988 Smash Hits Poll Winners Party with her. Amazing. (credit:Rex)
Robin Givens(02 of10)
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1986 to 1987Brad dated Mike Tyson’s now ex-wife in the late 80s. According to reports at the time, the former boxing pro found his then (estranged) wife Robin in their house with Brad during their divorce. One word: rebound. (credit:Vinnie Zuffante via Getty Images)
Jill Schoelen(03 of10)
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1989The pair, who starred together in the 1989 movie ‘Cutting Class’, were reportedly engaged, but the US actress broke off the engagement after just three months together. (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
Christina Applegate(04 of10)
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1989Soon after his relationship with Jill Schoelen ended, Brad started dating another young American actress, Christina Applegate. She was just 18 when she met the then 26-year-old actor, who she took as her date to the 1989 MTV Movie Awards, but left him mid-date for another man. Yes, really. (credit:Barry King via Getty Images)
Juliette Lewis(05 of10)
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1989-1993Brad started dating the ‘Natural Born Killers’ actress in 1989 when she was just 16 - ten years his junior. They went on to star in ‘Too Young to Die?’ in 1990 and ‘Kalifornia’ in 1993, but went their separate ways shortly afterwards. (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
Thandie Newton(06 of10)
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1993After starring together in ‘Interview With A Vampire’ together, Brad embarked on a very brief fling with his British co-star. So brief in fact, that we couldn't even find a photo of them together. (credit:Eric Gaillard / Reuters)
Jitka Pohlodek(07 of10)
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1994Brad had another brief fling with model and actress Jitka Pohlodek, who reportedly moved into his Hollywood Hills mansion before he called time on their relationship. (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
Gwyneth Paltrow(08 of10)
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1994-1997Another met-on-set relationship, Brad began dating Gwynnie after they starred in ‘Seven’ together. It wasn’t long before they were engaged and stepping out with matching haircuts, but she called it off after deciding she was too young to get married (she was 24 at the time). (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
Jennifer Aniston(09 of10)
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1998-2005Before Brangelina, there was errrm, Bradiffer (ok, that moniker didn’t exist, but you get the point). The pair met in 1998 after their agents reportedly channeled Cilla by setting them up on a blind date. They married two years later and instantly became Hollywood's ‘Golden Couple’... well until the ‘Friends’ star filed for divorce in 2005. We’re sure those pictures of Brad and Angelina Jolie looking close on the set of their movie ’Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ had nothing to do with it. (credit:Reuters Photographer / Reuters)
Angelina Jolie(10 of10)
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2005-2016Angelina helped turn Brad from ladies’ man to family man when he finally settled down with the actress and started a family. They even tied the knot, 10 years after meeting, but as we now know, it wasn’t to last. Two years after walking down the aisle, Ange filed for divorce citing ‘irreconcilable differences’. Sniff. (credit:Mario Anzuoni / Reuters)