Santa Barbara
The beach in front of his house in Santa Barbara is private, secluded, and hard to reach. He has no next-door neighbors, and there is no easy access to the beach except through his property.
Instagram from his niece
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Previous pap photos of Santa Barbara were taken from offshore boats or a hovering helicopter.
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The presence of paparazzi, overhead or offshore, would normally be anathema to him.
This time, the pap was allowed access on the beach itself and took photos and a lengthy video right in front of them. Unlike in the above photo, where the kids eyed the paparazzi who were offshore, Brad and Ines acted oblivious as they walked toward the photographer who was snapping away.
Perhaps more tellingly, the dogs didn't disturb the pap as he moved around, shooting different angles. The isolated beach is their territory and the dogs don't get to see many strangers if at all. They looked directly at the camera, but did not bark or approach or appear curious. It was evidently someone the dogs already knew, not an intruder—quite possibly not paparazzi at all. Someone who could have taken close, hi-res shots.
This was a not-so-subtly staged photo shoot. Some acting required. No trespassing necessary.
He is not wearing any signet ring but perhaps a familiar pendant.
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Ines de Ramon and Brad Pitt on April 29, 2024. PHOTO: DIGGZY/JESAL/SPLASH / BACKGRID
Making their way down the pathway from his house to the beach.
Compared with a hug for Thomas Houseago which was tighter and closer and not posed for the camera.
Maybe
Best Dressed Couple! Brad Pitt and Girlfriend Ines de Ramon Coordinate Their Beach Attire in Layers of Linen https://t.co/ZxULheaDgx
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The couple were spotted on a morning walk at a beach in Santa Barbara, California, together on Monday, April 29.
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The actor, 60, and the jewelry executive, 34, enjoyed a idyllic getaway as they spent time in Santa Barbara together and enjoyed their morning coffee while walking on the shore.
This comes after she was seen on an outing with a male pal in Los Angeles on the same day following exclusive DailyMail.com reports that her and Pitt's relationship has been strained by his ongoing divorce from his ex, Angelina Jolie, 48.
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Ines lit up a cigarette while talking on the phone and walking her beloved rescue dog Gregory aka 'Greggy' near the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday.
Ines reunited with three members of her family visiting from Madrid.
The detail that she "reunited with three members of her family visiting from Madrid" could only have come from her. She talks to the paps. "Male pal" avoids overtly calling him her "boyfriend," but the post suggests it. The suggestion may or may not have come from anything she said or did as relayed by the paps.
This may be the reason the Santa Barbara photo shoot was booked. Their story still needs to stay up, but she may be chafing at the bit.
She is said to be a licensed nutrition coach, an important distinction from a health coach since she smokes.
She zips up her hitherto open vest.
His white and brown dog likes her; stayed more on her side than his. Curiously, she didn't bring along "her beloved rescue dog Gregory aka 'Greggy'" so he missed out on a day to run free and have fun on the beach. Her dog and his dogs are apparently not buddies or they would have all been looking forward to a play date. Also telling.
With their backs turned and further away, they stayed a foot or more apart. There was no holding or assisting walking through the surf, sand, and rocks. The whole point of including the clip in the video may be to show the shoot was "Public but D deniable and A ambiguous"
