Mickey Brett, former bodyguard to Angelina Jolie, is writing a book about his days with the star, including details of the beginnings of her relationship with Brad Pitt. The book’s ghostwriter Robin McGibbon has commented “This is going to be a very revelatory book.” She doesn’t believe printing the truth will upset Jolie, since “she knows the truth,” according to a story in Grazia, a UK magazine.
Bodyguard Brett was employed by Jolie from 2000 to 2007 and was with her around the clock during that time. In gratitude of his service, not only was the bodyguard undoubtedly well-paid, but also was given gifts, including an Aston Martin car, worth approximately $200,000. Supposedly, the book is expected to not only address precisely when their relationship started, but also stories related to their private sex life.
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BGC: Yet another example of unprofessional behavior that reflects poorly on our business. Stories like this make me cringe. This so undermines the trust clients need to feel when hiring someone to protect them. The general public just doesn’t understand what it would be like to be a celebrity. These people don’t WANT to hire bodyguards; they have no choice. Can you imagine how YOU would feel if you had to have someone shadowing you 24/7?
Can you imagine how it would feel to have to spend anywhere from $50K and up on a salary for protection, only to have that individual turn around and disregard protecting your personal life by writing a book? This man was with her for 7 years. This betrayal is appalling, and his career as a bodyguard is over. I suppose he thinks this book will see him through retirement. I won’t be purchasing a book because that would mean I support his despicable behavior.
I think its typical, that the public believes the worst of the bodyguard.
I happen to know him, and all this is fabrication, and a publicity grab.
He cares alot for Ms Jolie, and her children, and by no means, wants to sabotage that relationship. I think Mr. Pitt is the insecure one, and is jealeous of how the kids cared for mr Brett, after all, he was with her for 7 years, and right from the get go with the children.
Gossip runs rampant, what a crime, shame on the public.
We will probably see more scrutiny on the part of clients before taking these details in the near future. I am in disbelief that he has done this as well. I would think that after seven years, you have at least become friends or close to your client. Would you write an all telling book about a close friend? This is a new low.