Jolie-Pitt Twins Photos Worth $14 million, insider Reveals
August 2nd, 2008, All Angelina Jolie, Angelina & Brad News, Angelina humanitarian,
An insider involved in the negotiations revealed that the new Jolie-Pitt twins grabbed a US$14-million deal, giving People magazine and British tabloid Hello! joint rights to publish the pictures of Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt. The People issue covering the twin babies would hit newsstands on Monday, said spokeswoman Nancy Valentino on Friday.
“We’re thrilled to be able to feature these pictures in People,” managing editor Larry Hackett said in a statement.
People and Hello! magazine would split the $14-million bill. The money would go to a foundation created by Jolie and Pitt, which focuses on helping children around the world.
Even before the twins were born, rumors circled on which magazine would cover the most sought-after babies in the history of Hollywood babies. So, it was no surprise if the couple chose People and Hello!, which both covered Brad and Angelina’s first biological daughter last 2006. And yes, Getty Images remained the photographer and go-between.
Getty Images also took part this time around. In a statement, Getty co-founder and CEO Jonathan Klein said his company was “delighted that all proceeds from these stunning images will once again be donated entirely to charity.”
