It's not that unusual for on-set romances to happen in Hollywood. Most people see it as a common thing. Just take for instance the recent admission of Carrie Fisher's three-month affair with co-star Harrison Ford on the set of Star Wars: Episode One. But Marion Cotillard quickly shot down rumors of her and co-star Brad Pitt having an affair. She insisted that nothing happened between the two them while on the set filming their latest film Allied.
During an appearance on the Today show on Thursday, the 41 year old French actress told co-host Matt Lauer that the rumors of a possible romance with the 52 year old actor Brad Pitt didn't bother her at all.
"I never take anything personally when it doesn't concern me," Marion Cotillard told Matt Lauer, 58. "And so I didn't take it personally because I had nothing to do with those rumors or situations."
She later explained that the only time they were ever romantic was while filming scenes for Allied.
"It's always an awkward situation, but it's also a very fun situation because it's awkward," she said.
Marion Cotillard, who is expecting her second child with partner Guillaume Canet, also acknowledged that the rumors started even before Brad Pitt and his wife, Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie, split up.
She even posted a statement on her Instagram account last September regarding her involvement with the pending divorce of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
"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," she posted. "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."
But in spite of all the rumors and distractions surrounding the filming of their movie, the Oscar winner said to Matt Lauer that it never really affected or bothered her at all.
"No. No, I mean, I don't give energy to this. It was a wonderful, wonderful experience working with such a visionary director, Robert Zemeckis, and an amazing actor, so that's all that matters, you know?"
Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt on September 19, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple has 6 children.
