Brad Pitt is facing accusations that his relationship with Ines de Ramon is more publicity stunt than genuine romance, with online speculation suggesting the pairing is a strategic distraction from his prolonged and highly publicized divorce from actress Angelina Jolie.
The claims have surfaced following Pitt’s recent promotional appearances for his new film, some of which he attended alongside de Ramon. While the movie performed respectably at the box office during its first two weeks, it fell short of blockbuster status, prompting some critics and fans to question whether Pitt’s personal life is being used as a calculated media tool.
According to a report by Radar Online, social media users have taken note of what they describe as awkward and distant interactions between Pitt and de Ramon, particularly during public outings. One viral moment that fueled the speculation involved Pitt appearing to avoid kissing de Ramon, despite her seemingly leaning in.
“Brad Pitt avoiding Ines kiss (once again) hahaha, she thought he was going to kiss her and he was just trying to cross to the other side, I just can’t,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter), as quoted by the outlet.
Another commenter chimed in, “The way this relationship is so PR, I just can’t.” A second user wrote, “He didn’t even want to kiss her again for the third time, he ignores her again like she doesn’t belong with him, like a total stranger. It’s hilarious.”
Online critics have gone so far as to call their joint media appearances “staged scenes (s),” suggesting the pairing serves more to control headlines than reflect genuine intimacy. While neither Pitt nor de Ramon has commented publicly on the authenticity of their relationship, the speculation comes at a sensitive time for the Oscar-winning actor.
Pitt’s divorce from Jolie was only recently finalized after years of legal battles involving custody, financial settlements, and public allegations. Observers point out that Pitt’s efforts to reframe his public image from launching new business ventures to appearing more relaxed and romantic in public could be part of a deliberate campaign to move past the shadow of his contentious split from Jolie.
Whether Pitt and de Ramon’s relationship is truly romantic or merely well-timed PR remains to be seen. However, the mounting scrutiny suggests that in Hollywood, even love stories are subject to suspicion, especially when they coincide with media storms and box office pressure.