Brad Pitt Speaks Out in Support of Gay Marriage

Promoting his new movie, ‘Inglorious Bastards’, Bratt Pritt opened up to Parade magazine about his feelings on love, the right to marry and how he would feel if one of his children were gay.

Some have criticized Pitt and Jolie for not setting a better example for their children by getting married.  Pitt’s was not shy about sharing his feelings about marriage equality or the right for people to live their lives the way they wish to live them.

He’s found a “soul mate” in Jolie, Pitt said, but he insisted he meant what he has said in the past about not marrying her.

“When someone asked me why Angie and I don’t get married, I replied, ‘Maybe we’ll get married when it’s legal for everyone else,’ ” he said. “I stand by that, although I took a lot of flak for saying it, hate mail from religious groups. I believe everyone should have the same rights.”

Pitt told Parade he takes exception to anyone trying to dictate how someone should live and who they should love.

“Just the other night, I heard this TV reverend say that Angie and I were setting a bad example because we were living out of wedlock, and people should not be duped by us,” Pitt told the magazine. “It made me laugh.

“What damn right does anyone have to tell someone else how to live if they’re not hurting anyone? How many times do you think real love comes to someone in a lifetime? If you’re lucky, maybe two or three.”

People should be able to be happy, Pitt said, and that includes his children.

“Would it bother me if a child of mine turns out to be gay? No, not one bit,” he said. “Listen, I want my kids to live the lives they want to live. I want them to be fulfilled. I hope I teach my kids to be who they really are.”

To read the full article in Parade Magazine click here.