Marion Cotillard's partner slams Brad Pitt affair rumours

Marion Cotillard‘s partner-of-nine-years Guillaume Canet is opening up about the rumours that she had an affair with Brad Pitt.

“I don’t usually make it a habit to comment on rumours made about us,” the 42-year-old filmmaker wrote on his Instagram. “I also don’t usually talk about my private life which until now I’ve always protected attentively.

"But the fury of the tabloids, the venal stupidity of some people calling themselves journalists, the haters who feel braver behind a keyboard, drive me to speak of the pride, love, respect and admiration I have for Marion staying as strong and intelligent in the face all these stupid and unfounded accusations.

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He added: “I think we’re all living with much more important things at this moment and now it’s time to move on and raise the bar a bit. Even if there’s so much work for some, I want to be positive.

"And as Marion said so well I hope you get better and aspire to something in your life than constantly sending s---!”

Marion and Guillaume have been together since 2007. They are the parents to a five-year-old son Marcel, with another child on the way.

The French actress confirmed she is pregnant with her second child and blasted the Brad Pitt affair rumours in a recent statement.

"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," Marion said in a statement.

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"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," the French star concluded.

Since news broke that Angelina filed from divorce from Brad, Marion has been at the centre of rumours that she and the 52-year-old actor had an affair while filming their new movie Allied.

Scandalous claims made by the New York Post's Page Six claim Ange filed for divorce after hiring a private detective, "because she felt that he was fooling around with her on the set."

According to the source, "It turns out, he was. And that was the final straw."

“He’s in the throes of some insane midlife crisis, and Angie is fed up," the insider added.

Brad and Angelina were together for 12 years and married in 2014. They have six children together.

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