Guess the Oscar victory curse is starting early for Marion Cotillard, who is already facing backlash and demands that she return her statuette — not Read the full post.
Mar 4
2008
04:44 PM ET
Marion Cotillard on 9/11: Je ne regrette rien
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Eric, I was just trying to farcically point out that this is simply the ridiculous media obsession of the moment, and what scares me most of all is that you have children at all.
9/11 Truthers are ridiculous. Cotillard does have the right to say what she wants to say. And the viewing public has the right to point out that she lives in a fantasyland, and that her comments are offensive to those that lost friends and loved ones in the attack.
I do not listen to “celebrities” on anything other than what their latest movie was about. I don’t care who they vote for or what religion they believe to be the best. I am an adult over the age of 21 (way past 21) so I do not “follow”. With that being said…let her say what she wants. It will catch up with her…oh wait, I think it already has!
Regarding the 9/11 controversy Marion Cotillard released the following statement: “My statements on that program have been taken completely out context and been crafted into a story that has no merit.” She stressed her deep apologies regarding her statements. Her attorney, Vincent Tolesano, said that “Marion never intended to contest nor question the attacks of September 11, 2001; and regrets the way old remarks have been taken out of context.”
Nice title!
I would say, ignorant or missinformed rather than stupid, though I have to question the judgment of anyone who subscribes to either of those ‘conspiracy theories’ (wonder what is her opinion on Area 51 and the alien autopsies).
However, I agree that she has just as much right to repeat such ridiculous fantasies as anyone, and it should have no bearing on her abilities or desirability as an actor.
i’m really disappointed in her. i mean, it’s one thing to believe in conspiracy theories, BUT WHAT ABOUT ALL THOSE PEOPLE IN THOSE BUILDINGS AND IN THE PLANES WHO DIED???? that’s the important point. does she or anyone else really think that ppl would be sacrificed in such a manner just to get rid of some old buildings. no, i don’t think her oscar should be taken away, and i don’t think her opinions have the significane of engineers, experts, etc., but when i hear stupidity, i challenge it.
the people mostl likely to really care about such quotables are also the people least likely to have heard of MC or seen her movies. I think she’ll be fine.
Yawn.
Elizabeth, given the way you wrote your statement, you sounded serious. Not my fault if I misunderstood you.
thanks, gary, for being another “journalist” to create drama where there is none. as it has been mentioned before, this was said years ago, and the quote is taken out of context. now you’re taking part in riling people over a non-issue. you’re just as bad as tmz.
Eri, exactly my point. People here are seriously discussing this. There’s primary elections going on to pick the next leader of our nation, a leader that has to contend with getting us out of a Vietnam like quagmire. And yet, this is the point of discussion, Marion freaking Cotillard is right. Who knows, maybe the Republicans put this news out there to distract us from the important news… it’s all a conspiracy, and yes, I know, i’m part of the freaking problem, which is why, i’m giving myself a month off the EW, website, cause this is getting freaking ridiculous.
I am sorry, but I don’t get how this is offensive. Just say it had been a terrible accident in one of the buildings rather than terrorism or say that it was a conspiracy on behalf of the owners, the govt, whoever…it doesn’t diminish the fact that so many people died, it doesn’t lessen or gloss over the tragedy of the day. People will believe what they believe. I don’t think Mos Def or Cotillard or anyone else who believes this is saying anything about the people who died or those they left behind, or New York in general.
Is this any worse than Ann Coulter calling the 9\11 widows harlots or Rick Santorum comparing homosexuality with bestiality?
Wow, she’s pretty!
I’ve heard much more offensive things said about 9/11. I believe here comments were specifically about why/how the buildings fell. I’ve heard that argument before. Having to explain the difference between a prop engine plane and a jet plane full of fuel to someone is not worth the time or energy. And I think the fact that she’s French is adding to the outrage here. Not that that’s a good excuse or anything.