COVERAWARDS INVESTIGATES: Was this Picture of Angelina Jolie Really Taken on June 22nd?
In last week’s issue of In Touch Weekly, the magazine proclaims that Angelina Jolie is still pregnant.
There had been numerous rumors that Angie had given birth but that was denied.
The magazine’s proof that Angelina Jolie is still pregnant is this blurry side-view photo at the bottom of the spread with what looks like Zahara and Shiloh standing next to her.
Upon close inspection of the photo credits, the magazine does not credit the photographer or photo agency. There is simply a N/C (which stands for not credited). All the other photos are credited on the spread.
When we called Bauer Publishing’s headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ (full disclosure: I used to work there), we asked which agency took the photo or was if it taken by an independent photographer.
If the photo was taken by a “legitimate photo agency,” I would feel pretty secure that the photo was indeed taken on June 22, 2008. If the photo was taken by an “independent paparazzi,” I would not be so confident.
Unfortunately, CoverAwards received the following comment from a spokesperson when we asked the above question:
“Thanks for reaching out. We do not comment on this type of information.”
However, the magazine did heavily promote its photo scoop by emailing the photo out to numerous media outlets.
Since the magazine won’t comment, I will suggest a possible theory as to why this picture is older than the magazine is claiming.
Did a photographer pull a scam on InTouch?
An independent photographer (who looks like they take photos on people’s private properties while hanging from a tree) may have sold InTouch the photo and assured the magazine that the picture was taken on June 22nd.
The mag, which may or may not have a strong relationship with the photographer, may have taken the photographer at his/her word.
Why?
