Marion Cotillard -- Why We Hate the French

Oscar bitch Marion Cotillard must think Americans don't know French so she can pretend she didn't say what she said. Well, she said it.

Her Paris-based lawyer, Vincent Toledano, tried spinning his client's comment about 9/11, claiming she was taken out of context.

But we've looked at the original transcript and she did indeed say that Americans destroyed the Twin Towers themselves because they wanted it rebuilt and blowing it up was cheaper than renovation.

Marion -- foie gras you.

UPDATE: Cotillard's rep has released the following statement to TMZ: "On February 16, 2007, I appeared on a late night French television program,'Paris Dernière.' In the last 48 hours, my statements on that program have been taken completely out of context and been crafted into a story that hasn o merit. The conversation on the talk show included a dialogue about
conspiracy theories. At no point did I intend to contest the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, one of the most tragic days in all of history. Nonetheless, I sincerely regret if my comments offended or hurt anyone."


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361. Unless respondents on this message board are fluent in Parisian French, and can translate the video themselves, they are ranting about something that they cannot be assured actually happened. TMZ is only one of the sites continuing to stir up this nonsense, and most of those insulting MarionCotillard here have no firsthand facts about what has been said. They are reading an English translation which couold be fair or shoddy. This YEAR-OLD interview was dragged out at the beginning of March by an anti-French British tabloid, pushed by other Brit tabloids, most of which are owned by Rupert Murdoch. Then it was picked up and spread around by the NEW YORK POST, which is also owned by Murdoch. if you think what she may or may not have said was ridiculous, think how ridiculous you are for going off the deep end about it. Whether or not Cotillard ruminated A YEAR AGO, when none of you ever heard of her, about conspiracy theories she had read, or films she had seen, cannot possibly be so important to you that you take up a baseball bat and try to destroy her. You people have got your heads on backwards. Are you not aware that we're trying to elect a president? Clean up the mess created by the current administration? Are you not worried about the economy? For God's sake, get your priorities straight......this is stupid.

Posted at 12:24AM on Mar 7th 2008 by kitvancleave

362. 9/11 is a inside job...If u dont think so...Google operation northwood,able danger,building 7,9/11 inside job,hi jackers trained at us military bases...Go 2 youtube and look 4 the footage of building 7..Tell me if that doesnt look like a controlled demolishing as if falls str8 down in free fall speed into its own foot print...Wakeup amercian sheeple...u r being lied 2

Posted at 10:34AM on Mar 7th 2008 by jimmy

363. I'm french, I live in northern France and I can tell you that Marion Cotillard is a victim of a bad joke!
The images were broadcast in Europe and here, everybody knows that this is the second degree!
So I am horrified by what I have read in your comments!
France was very shocked following the attacks on the World Trade Center ; we cried just like you!! Marion cried just like you seeing images of the disaster on television!!
Marion is a wonderful actress and she doesn't deserve this wickedness free and totally unjustified!!!
France loves America, Marion loves Americans!!!
Thank you

Posted at 6:09PM on Mar 7th 2008 by JeremFromFrance

364. Stupid girl!

Posted at 8:24PM on Mar 7th 2008 by It's me Kelli-fat,lazy,welfare mom,with NO life,NO man and NO class!

365. How dare her make a comment like that?! Send her to Room 101 immediately!! How dare her question this infallible government?! To imagine that this cretin could doubt the true intentions of Big Brother, uh, I mean, the U.S. government is the epitome of subversive activity! However, there is no need to worry. The Thought Police will soon round her up and "vaporize" her and render her an unperson. WAR IS PEACE. FREEDOM IS SLAVERY. IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH.

Posted at 9:53PM on Mar 7th 2008 by Winston Smith

366. The truth is so awful and unpalatable that most people will prefer to believe a lie. Yet the truth will always be there, can never be denied, and will ultimately set you free.

Posted at 3:22PM on Mar 8th 2008 by Andy

367. Its like when President Bush and Collin Powell did say there were masse destruction weapons::
WE STILL HAVE NOT FOUND ANY:
But they keep on saying the contrary

Posted at 4:06PM on Mar 8th 2008 by agnesgarcia

368. 363

YOUR COMMENT ABOUT THE FRENCH WAY OF LIVING WAS HILLARIOUS:
Thanks GOD, you can be sure NOT EVERY AMERICAN thinks bad of the French:
I myself have travelled a lot to Europe, thats probably why I dont have a Texan close minded way of thinking.
I do HOPE this country will NOT elect another republican.

How CANNOT other countries make fun of us when they still have not found the so cold mass destruction weapons.
we look like fools and this HAS to change.

Posted at 4:18PM on Mar 8th 2008 by agnesgarcia

369. Wait, I thought she was an actress, not president of France or anybody who m atters.

Posted at 6:24PM on Mar 8th 2008 by jan h

370. Marion Cottilard is a fabulous actress. I loved her in La Vie En Rose/La Mome. She embodied Edith Piaf and was absolutely flawless in doing so. As far as being bright that is another question. Leave the actress alone. She said something that she shouldn't have. Like we are all perfect and have no opinions. Free speech. If it was taken out of context, so be it. She meant no harm. I still think she did a superb job and deserved the Oscar. Love you Marion!!!!

Posted at 12:10PM on Mar 9th 2008 by bublerocks

371. You people are all idiots. What does her acting have to do with any of this? Her personal beliefs are just that. Personal. Secondly!!!!!! I agree with her 100% in that the towers going down was an inside job. I just dont think it was for the reasons she states. I think it was more about OIL!!!!! and a stupid no sense war that has killed a lot more americans than the Twin towers falling did!!! Idiots, but what else can i expect from people that read TMZ all day!

C.

Posted at 4:11PM on Mar 9th 2008 by C.

372. She is not the most intelligent person, based on her comments anyway. I heard a pre-Oscar interview in which the reporter asked if it was difficult for her to portray a person who had actually lived, and she said, "The most difficult part was playing an old lady." The actress is 36 - the character in her movie...47. Not MUCH of a stretch for her I don't think...then again, given her comments since...it might be...

Posted at 4:36PM on Mar 9th 2008 by Leesa

373. This actress is not known for making very smart public comments. In a pre-Oscar interview, she was asked if it was difficult to portray a person who had actually lived, and she said, "The most difficult part was playing an OLD LADY" - Marion Cotillard is 36, the singer she portrayed died at age 47. She desperately needs a publicist to shut her up or she may never get a job again! LOL

Posted at 4:37PM on Mar 9th 2008 by Leesa

374. Looking at this discussion from a different angle and to provoke discussion more related to this evidently awfully ignorant website tmz, I pose to everyone this question. What is the difference between these two following remarks?

1) (Random Name) - Why we hate the French
2) (Random Name) - Why we hate the Jews

I would say there is no difference. Now, what would be the difference in consequences between publishing number 1 and number 2?

It is encouraging to see so many americans aware of the dictatorial politics of Herr Bush. One sees so many parallels with the seize of power by the Nazis in Germany it is shocking. I just hope that something will be done before this totalitarian power controls the world with no sovereign entities to oppose it. I have read every single comment on this article. The only credible arguments on this board are those which oppose the official story of 911. These are backed by factual based questions. The response from the sheeple amounts to petty name calling and brash dismissals.

I challenge ANYONE on this board to present us with a scientific explanation for the free-fall of WTC 1 + 2 and yes..7 according to the official story that it was due to the planes colliding with these buildings. Note that WTC 7 wasn't even hit by a plane. There are many of us waiting for this! If we are all conspiracy nuts then PROVE us wrong and refute our claims with facts.

Remark: I wonder whether this post could get deleted....if it does, shame on you tmz. you attack one people, but the attack of another is taboo.

Posted at 8:31AM on Mar 10th 2008 by open_your_eyes

375. What a silly bitch!

Posted at 4:17PM on Mar 10th 2008 by kay

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