Neri Oxman got pap’d in Cambridge, Mass. wearing all black & comfortable shoes

Neri Oxman rocks all black and carries "The Voyager Record'' while heading to class at MIT

Less than a week ago, we were discussing one of the many asinine stories about Brad Pitt and The Brilliant And Beautiful Unicorn Known As Neri Oxman. It was in the story about how Brad likes women who “challenge him in every way, especially in the intellect department.” That was when I wrote: “As for the Unicornification of Neri Oxman… well, what’s next on the list? Probably a pap stroll by Neri Oxman solo, so we can see her street style. She’ll be carrying a book that only a genius would read and she’ll be wearing comfortable-but-expensive shoes. That’s my prediction.” Well, guess what??

Neri Oxman was actually pap’d a few days ago in Cambridge, but those photos were pretty exclusive and that’s why we didn’t carry them. So these photos are just the second time that Neri Oxman has been pap’d in Cambridge, as she was heading to the Media Lab at MIT. She wore all-black and sensible shoes and carried The Voyager Golden Record, not to be confused with The Voyager Record: A Transmission by Anthony Michael Morena. Can I just say? My gossip predictions just keep getting better and better, right? Either I really am a witch OR this entire mess is a f–king cliche. It also feels like Brad and Neri are literally following The Amal Path down to the very f–king letter.

In general though… people are generally comparing Neri’s whole look and vibe to Angelina Jolie. Both women enjoy ugly shoes. Both women like to wear black. I think Neri has better hair, but Angie is more beautiful/striking (to me, at least). And don’t believe any of the stories about Angelina “collapsing” at the thought of Neri Oxman and Brad. Please. The last time Angelina even referenced Brad, you could tell that she was still seething with anger towards him. She wrote him off. She ghosted him. She could care less about what or who he’s doing now.

Neri Oxman rocks all black and carries "The Voyager Record'' while heading to class at MIT

Neri Oxman rocks all black and carries "The Voyager Record'' while heading to class at MIT

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  1. yanni says:

    I think she’s more beautiful and striking than Angelina Jolie (though pitting women against one another based on looks is stupid and reductive!). Also, her outfit just reminds me how friggin’ cold it is up here at the moment (I’m in NYC and it feels we’ll never know what warmth is again)!

    • Jess says:

      Same in the south, it finally warmed up yesterday which is very unusual for this time of year. I saw a few snowflakes earlier this week, it felt like winter was never going to fkng end and I hate it! Hopefully it’s flip flops from here on out😄

      • Fisher7777 says:

        Do you live in Kentucky?

      • Jess says:

        Fisher, I’m in Alabama! It was 37 damn degrees here last night, so much for that warm up, lol. Usually by this time I’ve been in flip flops and t-shirts for over a month, I hate cold weather and this winter is never ending!

    • lightpurple says:

      We’re expecting snow later today. It’s pouring right now but the temperature is supposed to drop and snow will come. Neri will have no need for the sunglasses today.

      • Bridget says:

        You’re Boston, right? At least it’s not like Monday :). Most of the folks I know that ran the race said it was utter misery.

      • Miss Jupitero says:

        She is not dressed anywhere near warm enough, and she should have that beautiful book wrapped in plastic. It is pelting rain here right now, and yes, snow is coming….. Snow!

        Most Bostonians are in the “I don’t care how ugly this coat and these gigantic boots are, I just want to be friggin’ warm…” season now.

      • Megan says:

        She is carrying a record in a box, not a book.

      • Miss Jupitero says:

        It is still exposed and just begging for water damage.

      • Tiffany :) says:

        The concern about water damage is a bit silly. Clearly it was dry and sunny when she was carrying the item outside.

      • Lightpurple says:

        Monday was disgusting. I can’t imagine what it must have been like to run that course in all that water. I know the medical tents sent quite a few people to the hospital

        @´MsJupitero, right? I own gorgeous shoes but outdoors at this time of year? Flat, ugly, warm, dry with a no-slip tread.

      • sallyjr says:

        What a phenomenon.

        This thread has 248 posts.

        You’re witnessing the phenom that has made us all have to suffer extreme coverage of BLANDiston for 13 years.

        It’s all Angelina inspired. The minivans bizarrely weirdly envision Neri Oxman is her comeuppance and are all excited, it’s hilarious. They keep forgetting AJ left Pitt and doesn’t care about his CAA PR shenanigans. All he can do for AJ is get clean and healthy.

    • minx says:

      I’m in Chicago, it’s absolutely freezing here.

      • Esmom says:

        Yup. And yet another fresh coat of snow this morning, grr.

      • Lady D says:

        There was a layer of ice on the top of my truck when I got up at 6:00. It’s still all sparkly out there 45 minutes later.

      • Anna says:

        I’m the only one in Chicago who loves snow. I want more snow. #sorrynotsorry

      • Milla says:

        Don’t worry, spring in Chicago comes in May…

        Now, are these two even dating ? And when will he start dating much younger actresses?

      • ValiantlyVarnished says:

        @Milla – Chicago resident born and raised (and still living here) and Spring will be here more like the first week of June and then it will be blazing hot!

      • Milla says:

        I’ll be in Chicago in mid May. My sis is getting her PhD and i got a summery dress… I don’t live in Chicago, but i like the colder weather. The wind is annoying though…

    • Alix says:

      I dunno, it was in the low-mid 40s here in RI, which isn’t exactly an Arctic blast. New Englanders have become very soft about the weather, IMO.

      • Stella in NH says:

        I think that New Englanders are whining about the weather is because this cold weather is so late in the spring—snow in the middle of April—really? We usually have all our garden beds cleaned out and mulch spread by now, and I am in New Hampshire.

      • EOA says:

        It’s April, not January. It’s not “soft” to complain about snow and freezing rain on April 19th.

      • Snowflake says:

        I’m in FL, 50 is cold to me. It’s been very cool here for us lately. My customer said it is hot and humid but to me, it’s not. The humidity is really bad in July and August. she’s from PA, here for Navy school. It felt like mid 70,s yesterday, I didn’t check the weather. I did for today,it says a high of 87F. And I’m in North FL, I hear it’s hotter down south

        OH tomorrow is high of 66. fL weather is crazy

      • MellyMel says:

        @Snowflake I’m in N. FL as well and it’s been unseasonably chilly. But I checked the weather for my area and we are supposed to be in the upper 70s for the next week, so maybe we’re going back to normal. I’m not complaining though, cause it’s going to get very very hot in another month or two. And yes 50 degrees is cold to me as well lol

      • Plantpal says:

        In Edmonton, Canada they are experiencing 167 days, in a row, of 0 or below 0 weather……I live in Vancouver, Canada where we are going to enjoy a sunny, almost balmy day…my son works in construction and said this morning today is the first day he is not wearing his long underwear to work…now THAT’S a sign of spring! Cherry blossoms, daffodils, tulips, grape hythethins (sp?) are all up and blooming! Welcome, Spring….oh, and here in Vancouver.(located in a rain forest area)….water restrictions are being instigated early … Welcome climate change ….

      • megs283 says:

        Masshole here, I am so freaking sick of this weather. I have a toddler and a newborn and we can’t get out of the house without freezing our butts off.

        TBH I’ve said for years that the weather here doesn’t improve until June, but this is getting ridiculous.

        I’m just glad the unicorn is appropriately dressed. I wish I looked that cool in black. Instead, I look like a corpse.

      • Alix says:

        @EOA: Feet of snow, or an inch or two? Spring always arrives two steps forward, one step back. And there have been years in which it snowed in May (on Mothers’ Day, once) and I swear people didn’t bitch about it half as much. We’ll all be sweating bullets soon enough.

    • Lindy says:

      They are both beautiful, striking and smart in their own way. I kind of feel sorry for her because of brad pitt her privacy is gone, that must be hard.

      • Heat says:

        I was thinking the same thing about this. Like, wow…what a way to challenge a new relationship! Brad Pitt or not (which doesn’t hold as much water as it once did), I’d be seriously considering a run for the hills.

      • Helen Smith says:

        If Neri was worried about her privacy she would’ve run far away from Brad Pitt.

      • Jag says:

        She knows what she’s doing. If she didn’t want the insta-fame, she would’ve politely turned him down the first time he asked her to a non-business type of meeting. As has been said, this is good for her exposure for her career, so unfortunately it will probably be getting even more Amal-like details with tons of pap strolls in the future.

        And both women are beautiful, imo.

    • lightpurple says:

      Snowing now! Neri won’t be doing pap strolls today.

    • Dd says:

      You know it’s sexist to pit women against each other and yet you still do. She looks like Rachel Weisz to me. For a 49 year old she has no wrinkles wtf

    • KiddV says:

      I’m in California and there was ice on my car window this morning. I’m wearing socks with my flip flops. I don’t pay high prices for this kind of weather. LOL

      Neri is beautiful, and I like her outfit, it’s well put together. I think she would totally intimidate me if we were in the same room. She seems too perfect (education, looks, style), I need to know that somewhere in her life there’s a mess. 😉

      • Blaire Carter says:

        I’m in SoCal and it’s beautiful. Light rain. Yesterday was sunny. I hate the sun.

      • Delta Juliet says:

        @Blaire Carter you should move to Maine. You may never see the sun again.

      • KiddV says:

        I’m in NorCal where most mornings start out with fog. It’s beautiful. I don’t like the sun either and have been enjoying the rains the last couple of weeks. We do get sun every day in the summer but it’s not hot, usually mid 80’s.

      • Kitten says:

        I pay extremely high prices for this weather so really, consider yourself lucky,

      • Pamela says:

        “I need to know that somewhere in her life there’s a mess.”

        Well, she may be dating Brad Pitt. That is a bit messy… lol

      • Malak says:

        @KiddV – I read she doesn’t cook, just like Angelina.

      • KiddV says:

        LOL @ Pamela & Malak. Unfortunately I’m still hot for Brad. No idea why. And I don’t cook either so I can’t hold that against anyone. I’m hoping maybe she has a dog that poops on the carpet. Or maybe she hates wine. There has to be something.

    • citney says:

      @yanni

      I don’t see that. Ms. Oxman is very pretty, but not Angelina Jolie beautiful.

      Personally, I don’t condone comparing the two women, they are both accomplished women.

      https://imgur.com/a/oB638KH

      • Amanduh says:

        @Citney:
        But….but you just did?!

      • citney says:

        @Amanduh

        I don’t consider stating a fact “comparing” the two women. Angelina is extremely beautiful, Ms. Oxman is very pretty. End of story.

    • Amanduh says:

      @Yanni:
      Sooooo…you think she’s is “prettier and more striking than Angelina” however, you find “comparing women based on looks is stupid and reductive”
      Huh??! Didnt you just *do* the thing you think is stupid and reductive??!

  2. mkyarwood says:

    Great coat.

  3. Seraphina says:

    Hmmmm, maybe Anjie’s twin from a past life?

    • citney says:

      Seems as if Pitt’s PR is trying to make Oxman into Angie Part Deux. If so, it will be a massive failure.

    • citney says:

      This woman is far from being in Angelina Jolie’s league. SHe’s a very pretty woman, just as there are millions more in the US who are very beautiful.

      https://imgur.com/a/Tqn13eJ

      • annie says:

        Yes, it looks like she had a make over, more stylish now with the right clothes and make-up. She can be described as pretty and cute because she is petite. Maybe more approachable and relatable. Angelina is beautiful, gorgeous, stunning and has more sex appeal to both men and women.

        It is ok to compare them because Brad’s camp has been doing it since it was leaked to page six that they are dating.

  4. Hazel says:

    At 42, she really has great skin. Doubt she uses fillers or Botox.

    • sallyjr says:

      A quick Google shows you this woman woman loves her glam photo shoots. Plus she definitely wins the skinniestaward out of all Brad’s signif others, she appears quite short though. Saying all that to say, she’s very image conscious so I’m sure she’s more than aware of the cosmetic procedures that exist.

      That said, 42 doesn’t look like a wrinkled old woman. I’m pretty close to that and have no wrinkles.

      Your DNA determines your rate of aging- your ethnicity will too. I’ve just read that she’s Israeli. Middle Eastern people are diff than northern european people like swedes or Irish who tend to age quicker.

      • Argonaut says:

        she’s likely of ashkenazi jewish descent, so typically way way back in genetics that’s about half middle eastern half european. it looks like she covered up and stayed out of the israeli sun growing up because her skin is lovely with no sun damage.

      • Veronica S. says:

        Sun exposure has a lot to do with it, too. That’s why people with fairer skin tones have to be careful about going out during the really hot months and need to wear SPF even in the winter. My sister lived in Florida for two years and never wore sunscreen and, well, I can see the difference between our skin despite me being the elder.

    • Fisher7777 says:

      I’m pretty sure she uses both – along with retinol and sunscreen. In your 40s, you just don’t have skin like this unless you are getting a little medical assistance and are religiously using a product that reverses sun damage and prevents it. No shame. She is gorgeous.

      • tracking says:

        Not true. If she stayed out of the sun and has good genes, she wouldn’t necessarily have any wrinkles. Particularly if she added a retinoid to her skincare regime any time in the last decade.

      • Dd says:

        Yeah that’s what I’m thinking would love to know what

      • sallyjr says:

        Actually, reality check: she does have fairly deep lines on her cheeks (either side of her mouth) showing a loss of elasticity in closer pictures. Signs that she’s aging like all people who are lucky to be alive and want to move on past 42.

        It’s ok if she has a few fine lines and laugh lines at 42, no, really, it is.

      • Arlene says:

        There’s this thing called “good genes” that can also attribute to having wonderful skin after 40. 42 here, no noticeable wrinkles and always mistaken for my 20s/30s. Not all of us age like burnt up toast.

      • Spicecake38 says:

        Arlene I’m totally agreeing with you here,just turned 42 myself and use tons of oils on my face,neck,and hands.Ive seen plenty of sun,but good skin runs in my family,no lines or wrinkles here yet.Not bragging just blessed with good genes.

      • Anastasia says:

        Not true. I’m 47 and have very little sun damage on my face, and none of it visible. (I’ve looked at my skin under that special light.) No wrinkles, just a bit of future wrinkles happening on my temples. I never smoked, drink lots of water, wear sunscreen/stay out of the sun, and I think some is genetics. My mom is 69 and has amazing skin for her age.

  5. MostlyMegan says:

    It’s possible she had been wearing black and carrying books (come on, she is an academic) long before she was rumoured to be bonking Pitt.

    • Alix says:

      Now that I know her basic look, I’ll keep my eye out for her when I’m in Cambridge tomorrow. Will report on any observed canoodling.

    • Tulip Garden says:

      I’m certain a lot of women, academics or not, wear head to toe black. I’ve been one and, believe me, it doesn’t make me look anything like Jolie or this woman and they don’t look alike to me either. That is a stretch.
      Oxman has a quirky, different style. Plus from what I’ve read here she is a visual person. I would be surprised if she hasn’t perfected her “look” long ago like most of us over forty.
      Also, she looks a lot younger than her chronological age. She has great hair and skin imo. She does resemble Ormand.

  6. BaronSamedi says:

    I like that her shoes actually look worn.

    I’m wondering though: Does it count as a pap-stroll if she’s papped at a place she is expected to show up? I mean with the current feeding frenzy wouldn’t work, her apartment, etc. be the first places the paps stake out.

    I admire Kaiser’s prediction game but feel uncomfortable at the idea that this is somehow orchestrated when she is obviously just doing her thing.

    • boredblond says:

      Exactly..I think she’s probably taken this route and worn those clothes before..

    • tracking says:

      Yeah, I think she’s walking from her apartment to work wearing little makeup and comfortable professor garb. But she’s handling it well, just calmly going about her business.

      • Fa says:

        She is not walking from her appartement and she had a driver her with a big black SUV car.

      • tracking says:

        So she Uber-ed from her apartment. She’s walking into the Weisner building, where her lab is located. Not hard for a pap to hang out there and wait for her, especially since her teaching schedule is readily available on line.

  7. Alissa says:

    I actually kind of think her hair is terrible, but that’s just me. I am sad about her bringing the paps in fully in Boston. Thanks Brad Pitt.

    • Arabella says:

      Totally agree, don’t love her hair. Also agree w Kaiser that Angie is more striking. But I kind of like women who carry books. *hides*

    • annabanana says:

      I think it is too. Like she’s using/highlighting her hair to stand out and seem different.

      She seem to be a willing participant in all of this.

      • Tiffany :) says:

        ” Like she’s using/highlighting her hair to stand out and seem different.”

        Allowing her curly hair to be curly is an effort to stand out? I strongly disagree. That’s how it grows, it’s not a tactic.

      • Jaded says:

        Well I have curly hair like that and I don’t use it to stand out and seem different, I just own my curls. I spent traumatic years in my teens ironing my hair straight and sleeping in giant rollers. Now IDGAF.

      • Kitten says:

        Honestly, this entire thread is making me uncomfortable. Like, I get this is a gossip site and people will talk about appearances but keep in mind she’s not a celebrity. The picking-apart of every f*cking thing from her hair to her clothing choices to her wrinkles (or lack thereof depending on who you ask) is pretty OTT and frankly, gross,

      • Tiffany :) says:

        I totally agree, Kitten.

      • OriginalLala says:

        seriously, now we are picking on her hair?!! come on. She is not a celebrity, she is gorgeous and had beautiful curls.

        I am curly girl, I don’t *use* my hair to stand out, I stand out because my curls effing awesome. and so are hers. “Good” hair doesn’t just belong to those with straight hair

      • annabanana says:

        You guys misunderstood my comment, what I meant is the way shes styling it, not the natural curls.

    • tracking says:

      I love that she is owning her curly hair, it’s a striking look with her pretty face.

    • Kitten says:

      There have been paps in Boston for well over a decade now, since we introduced the film tax credit. Nothing new.

      • Lightpurple says:

        And since Affleck was with JLo and Giselle came to town. Now the Herald woman will have someone else to stalk.

    • Annele says:

      Yeah, her hair is the worst part of her look, how could it be better than Angelina? And btw, she is short, a little bit less than 5’2 feet. She looks like Amanda Peet with a very curly hair. She used to dress frompy but looks polished now. She doesnt seem not bothered with being papped, she seems like a pro. Maybe well trained by Brad already.

      • Jaded says:

        Her hair is the worst part?? She has lovely curly hair, what’s wrong with that? My hair is just like hers and I like it and I get compliments on it all the time.

      • Kitten says:

        I’m with Jaded-her hair is LOVELY. Ugh. These comments though. *eyeroll*

      • KBB says:

        Used to dress frumpy? How could you possibly know that?

      • Veronica S. says:

        As somebody with curly (when short), wavy (when long) hair, uh…that’s just what it looks like when you pull it back without straightening it out. 😐 It doesn’t smooth down without a lot of product or heat applied. If she’s been wearing it like that all day, it’s probably just been escaping in tiny wisps here and there like any of us who aren’t prepping for a red carpet.

      • Charlie Canada says:

        Her hair is stunning! She looks like a Renaissance painting. I find her far more beautiful than Angelina.

    • Ange says:

      I agree to a point. I have curly hair, curlier than hers and just the way she wears it (not just here but in other settings) seems like exaggerated eccentricity. However it does look nice and thick and healthy.

  8. Kezia says:

    That is a freaky prediction! Although I will say if Angelina is stilling “seething” with rage when talking about Brad putt she obviously does still feel something for him. If she was totally over it, she wouldn’t even bother to seethe!

    • Ehhh says:

      He’s the father of her children and they were together for a long time, so I’m sure she does still care a little bit. It would completely abnormal for her to not care at all! I definitely don’t think she wants him back or anything, but human nature is human nature.

    • Maya says:

      I don’t think Angelina gives a s*it about Brad other than making sure he is sober about the children.

      Angelina and the children have obviously moved on as you can see the last few months. Angelina looks better than she has in a long time with weight gain and not the worry about living with an alcoholic.

      She will continue to rise and hopefully she will meet a wonderful man and live happily with him.

      • Lizzie says:

        you know you mention sobriety. he has barely been off the sauce…isn’t it ill-advised to start romantic relationships when you are first in recovery?

      • Coz' says:

        Children does not “move on” from one of their parents. And that even in the case of the most terrible abuse.

      • Norah says:

        i am looking forward to seeing her with someone else who can appreciate her for sure. as long as she and the kids are happy that is the main thing – brad can go and pick up anyone he likes

      • KBB says:

        I’m always seeing people say that Angelina has gained weight, but then she wears something that shows her arms and legs and she looks exactly like she always has. I think people assume she has gained weight when her limbs are covered and assume she has lost weight when they’re visible. Her weight has stayed consistent for the last decade or so, IMO.

    • Umyeah says:

      There is a line in a song thay said “the opposite of love is indifference”, i never believed anything more in my life

  9. LittleWing says:

    I’m already bored with her/them.

    • Pandy says:

      Me too!!! If they even “exist”.

    • Susannah says:

      I’m actually intrigued by her and would like to know more about her as she seems interesting but I’ve never found Brad Pitt anything other than dull.

  10. Jess says:

    This woman is very pretty and unique looking, as is Angelina, they could both do way better than Brad. They should hook up with each other, that would be more interesting and make more sense in my opinion.

    • Eleonor says:

      THAT could be an hot couple!

    • Wellsie says:

      Yes! Brad is the worst part of this whole story.

    • JENNIFER says:

      Yes I feel like Neri and Angelina would be a better match too lol. I would definitely ship that. It’s a shame they’re bring triangulated against each other because I could easily imagine they’d get along very well.

    • tracking says:

      Except that they have exactly zero in common. Pitt and Oxman have the architecture and design passion in common, makes more sense.

      • ORIGINAL T.C. says:

        “ Pitt and Oxman have the architecture and design passion in common“

        Pitt is a Hollywood actor and producer. Oxman is an academic. He goes off for months at a time to shoot films and lives a nomadic lifestyle. The architecture and design is his side hobby. Men don’t date women based on having something in common. That’s why every Hollywood man dating a 20-something gets comments like “what do they have in common to talk about?” Men don’t care about things like that, women do. Men in general only require someone to stroke their ego and make their lives easier.

      • ORIGINAL T.C. says:

        “ Pitt and Oxman have the architecture and design passion in common“

        Pitt is a Hollywood actor and producer. Oxman is an academic. He goes off for months at a time to shoot films and lives a nomadic lifestyle. The architecture and design is his side hobby. Men don’t date women based on having something in common. That’s why every Hollywood man dating a 20-something gets comments like “what do they have in common to talk about?” Men don’t care about things like that, women do. Men in general only require someone to stroke their ego and make their lives easier.

    • Kitten says:

      LMFAO!

  11. Eleonor says:

    So Brad will start wearing black ?

    • Ophelia says:

      If years with Angelina black tent wearer-extraordinaire Jolie does nothing to him except make him embrace hobo chic, I’m not sure exposure to Neri does. Unless it’s 3D printed groundbreaking black unicorn clothes, I spoze.

      • Agenbiter says:

        “… Unless it’s 3D printed groundbreaking black unicorn clothes, I spoze.”

        OMG, how did you know that’s the plan? You’re a witch too!

  12. eliseridge says:

    That book looks very “placed” – it easily could have been put in the bag she is carrying. Cynic here…

    • Fa says:

      They are not fooling anyone.

    • tracking says:

      You can easily see her bag is already full, likely with her laptop and other books.

    • Annele says:

      Yes, you are right, she wants the paps to see it. its not a book actually, its a music record brought by Voyager 1 to lure ET in space, I think. And who has made about a movie with same plot? Brad’s new movie Ad Astra is about an astronaut looking for extra terrestial beings. Its like she is putting it out there for everyone to see.

      I really think she is the one who wants Brad badly. In her most recents tweets, she talks about ambiguity twice, maybe Brad wasnt that sure to be with her at first because of his situation. But it looks like she is the one fitting all her schedules so she can go and see Brad. Like she spoke in a convention in LA early Feb and accepted another one in Utah so she can do a sidetrip to LA. Or, maybe they are collaborating on a project for Ad Astra? Lol.

    • It’sJustBlanche says:

      Right? And when you search her name it’s nothing but endless glamour shots. She obviously likes herself a lot

      • Amanduh says:

        How DARE she!!!!!!!!! Someone who is self-assured and confident in her looks???!!!!
        TEAR HER DOWN!!!!!!

      • Charlie Canada says:

        I agree, there are an extraordinary amount of glamour shots of her on the Internet, as if she’s a model. Mind you, if I were that gorgeous and still had an academic career, I wouldn’t mind making some modeling money on the side.

    • Veronica S. says:

      In fairness, if you’re going to date a celebrity and be papped, why *wouldn’t* you put some effort into the image you sell? You’re going to be all over the papers, anyway. Might as well choose the narrative you’re pushing.

  13. Reef says:

    Perception is really arbitrary. Ya’ll see AJ, I see Helena Bonham Carter.

    • Ophelia says:

      Was my first thought too. Still struggling to find the AJ angle

    • IlsaLund says:

      Yes! I kept trying to think who she reminded me of and it’s HBC, not AJ.

    • Cate says:

      Yeah I’m baffled by the AJ comparisons. I don’t see it at all.

      • JENNIFER says:

        I think they have completely different bone structures, but similar coloring, full lips, and dramatic eyes/brows. I can see the comparison.

    • Tulip Garden says:

      I can see the idea of Helena in Oxman’s look. They share curly hair, quirky dress style, and both have lovely faces. To me, Oxman’s features are more refined like Julia Ormand’s though.

      I just don’t see Jolie. Jolie is much taller. Facial shapes are different. The only shared commonalities seem to be hair color and full lips.

  14. Birdix says:

    She reminds me of Julia Ormond.

  15. Toot says:

    She reminds me a lot of Angelina, dress wise. I think her best attribute, physicallly, is her hair.

  16. Aud says:

    Oh, Jess, from your lips to god’s ear. I would weep with joy.

    I love her hair. She’s got a unique look.

  17. Maya says:

    Two beautiful, intelligent and independent women – sad that they are not only pitched against each other but also used to elevate Brad.

    I love Angelina and like Neri but they are better off without Brad and his demons.

    I didn’t like it when Amal played the PR game and I don’t like it now with Neri. They are accomplished women and should let their work speak for themselves instead this fame hunger.

    • Kitten says:

      I tend to agree with your assessment here. And I like Brad but just no.

    • ccc8888 says:

      We have no idea what kind of person Neri is. For all we know, she could be perfect for Brad and a willing participant in all of this.

      • Kitten says:

        True, but we know what kind of a guy Pitt is–a guy that comes with a ton of baggage.

    • Sophia's side eye says:

      You make good points, Maya. I’ve been avoiding these threads because there’s something so calculated about this PR rollout. It is very reminiscent of the George and Amal, “she’s on his level” type B.S.

      I definitely don’t like the subliminal messaging about how either woman’s accomplishments somehow reflect well on Brad. I also don’t like that they’re being pitted against each other when they’d probably get along quite well with each other.

  18. Kirby the kid says:

    My neighbor works at MIT and her building is next to the Media lab. I was quizzing her about it the other day, and man you gotta love astrophysics-she was like “oh some woman, what’s her name, and that guys whose in movies or something? I don’t really know who she is or that guy, but you’re welcome to come skulk around campus and hang out with me!” She also humored me when I asked her if aliens were real…

    • Theoriginalme says:

      Indeed. Astrophysicists rock. I’m the rare particle physicist who enjoys this sort of gossip. Most of my ‘tribe’ could care less. Lol.

      Also… being an academic myself, I wonder how long he will continue to engage her. I can see that he’s a good looking guy and probably nice as well, but… I’ve seen him in interviews and boy… I’d be bored out of my gord within days! Gimme a man of substance. Obama, Jon Stewart… lots of smart sexy men out there!

    • funfactor says:

      Kirby, I have to ask: what did your MIT friend have to say about aliens being real?!

  19. JP says:

    I love how perfectly fitted her coat is to her size/waist! So flattering! Meghan Markle should fly out Neri’s taylor to alter all of her long coats!!

  20. Tan says:

    Brad does pick striking and accomplished women.

    Jen had highly successful Friends role when they were together
    Gwyneth Freshly Oscar winner

    Angelina is well… Angelina

    And now Proff Oxman

    She does look very confident and self assured. And I love she dresses comfortably.

    Am not gonna compare her to AJ and demean either of them, even if the entire PR propaganda of Brad wishes us to do that.

    She is stunning and accomplished

    Just Angelina is.

    • lightpurple says:

      Gwyneth won her Oscar when she was with Affleck. She and Brad were quite over at that point.

    • Who ARE These People? says:

      It’s funny, it seems as if we should give him credit for choosing accomplished women, but instead it seems as if he’s seeking to elevate himself through them — it becomes evident he might not be their equal, and that that’s not why he picks them. It’s too bad because he is very accomplished in his own right, as an actor and producer. You’d think that would be enough. He must have some insecurity to be so driven to try to be the “Renaissance man” he seems to think he is in his own mind.

      • perplexed says:

        If he’s dating women in their 40s, then chances are they will be accomplished somehow. I don’t think there’s any way around that when the woman is older. By early 40s, most women are established in their careers and educated at doing something. Not every woman is an MIT professor, but since he doesn’t date women who are only 20 like Leo does, I think it stands to reason that they’d be accomplished on some level in some kind of field. I guess one could argue that even Leo’s women are kind of accomplished….in modelling. These men are well-connected so the women they come into contact with are most likely going to be doing something high-achieving with their lives.

      • Kitten says:

        Yup I completely agree, WATP. Maya said the same above. Annoying.

  21. Fa says:

    So is kind of official they are dating and playing the same Clooney publicity by making Amal a celebrity and Brad is doing the same for her.

    • noway says:

      Yes, when did this become a thing? Why are these women with pretty good careers interested in this? Honestly, it just seems pretty shallow. I mean I do my celebrity gossip thing instead of eating Ben & Jerry’s. In this way it serves good, as it limits my sugar intake. It just seems their careers are more enticing than celebrity wife/celebrity, and their career is definitely impeded some when you become an A list’s plus 1. I just don’t get the allure, especially if I had their careers.

  22. Cantgooglme says:

    Wow, they are really on. Who knew.

  23. Lexilla says:

    To paraphrase you, dear Kaiser, both can be true. You can be a gossip-seer AND this whole thing is a tired cliche. That’s my vote.

  24. dumbledork says:

    She got papped walking into the place where she is employed. Shocker. And if the weather in Boston is anything like Chicago, she’s not going to be wearing stilettos walking to work. Much ado about nothing I think.

    • Lightpurple says:

      Very wet this morning with snow and sleet and slippery ground. Even when the weather is lovely, our sidewalks are often brick and sometimes even cobblestone, which is damaging to heels and ankles. Many women in the greater Boston area save our nice shoes by carrying them in a bag, much like what Neri has, and wearing sensible walking shoes while outdoors or on the T.

  25. akasamsmom says:

    She’s fine, but all I see is Rachel Weisz.

  26. magnoliarose says:

    She comes from a family of intellectuals in Israel. Her mother is an architectural researcher, professor and has been a visiting professor at loads of prestigious universities. Her father is a history and theory design scholar who is a professor as well. Both are respected and successful in their fields. It seems her sister is an artist who used to live in New York.
    Neri’s background is interesting, and she is impressive. I like that she has done so well in a male dominated field. And she is beautiful.

    I believe there is a budding romance, but I don’t think it is established or super serious. The tabloids seem to be hyper about it. I guess it will reveal itself over time.

    • Tulip Garden says:

      If it is happening, I cannot imagine it being super serious. They live on opposite coasts and that might actually be part of the appeal. Meet up, enjoy each other, and move along. I do wonder if it will last long enough for photographs too be taken. Of them actually together 🙂

    • sallyjr says:

      I saw some tabloid headlines this week that said ‘Poor Jen, Gets Dumped by Brad for Neri Oxman!’ Lmao. no lie.

      Tabloids had wasted so much ink on the reunification of Brad and Jen, that they are having to take a page from 2006, and are just replacing Angelina with Neri, as the siren who is wounding Jen all over again

      Ya gotta know Jen’s people are gonna find some way to keep Jen on those Pitt coattails.

  27. Lila says:

    I hate to ruin all the fun, but I am betting this will last a few months. Everybody is comparing this to an Amal Clooney roll out, there is a big difference. George wasn’t married, in the middle of a divorce, fighting for the right to see his 6 children. Amal was never married, but Neri was to a famous Argentian composer. This can get quite complicated. Neri is Jewish and Israeli she might not want to go further than dating someone who is not Jewish.

    • Tulip Garden says:

      If it is even happening, I suspect that you are right. Don’t most people in a position like Pitt’s especially dip their toes into the dating pool instead of cannonballing in like a newbie? A few months would probably be a good run in this kind of situation for both of them. Or maybe they’ll just be FWB.

    • Fa says:

      She teaches in Boston, East Coast. Will she quit her job for him to come in LA.

      • tracking says:

        In theory she could move to a UCLA or Cal Tech–she seems to be a pretty hot commodity in her field–though I doubt this will go that far.

  28. Fa says:

    I heard she was in LA in March while his family was with him in Santa Barbara.

    • Tulip Garden says:

      Heard from whom or where? It would seem that the tabloids or someone would’ve found that out in the last two weeks.

      • Fa says:

        Tabloids are lazy to look on twitter and Instagram, she was in LA and UTAH a week ago.

      • Miss Jupitero says:

        She was actually in Israel for weeks. Family stuff.

      • Fa says:

        No Daily Mail said she was in Israel but she was coming from LA. There is a photo proof she was in UTAH fourth days before that airport pictures.

    • Annele says:

      She was in LA early Feb for Solidworks.

    • Tulip Garden says:

      Thanks for the info all of you. I’m not one to look up people on social media or use it much at all really. Since it so easy for you all to track Neri that way, you’d think tabloids would do the same.

  29. Tanesha86 says:

    She looks like what I would expect if Helena Bonham Carter and Eva Green had a baby. Anyone else see that?

  30. Mandy says:

    The fact that Jolie isn’t even giving out random updates about how happy she is being single after all these publicity romance roll out of Pitt is hilarious. Dude is desperate to repair his golden boy image while his ex wife never looked back after dumping him and can’t be bothered with this.

    Now I kind of want Jolie to hook up with a hot architect if there’s any. At this point, anybody is probably an upgrade from her drunken, ranging ex who hits children.

    • Maya says:

      I want her to hook up with an insanely hot Nobel price winning genius- bonus if he is around her age..

    • Rhea says:

      It’s quite funny for me, actually. The way the mysterious sources pushing that Pitt was much, much, much happier after the split/that he likes woman who challenge him intellectually and he’s glowing around vivacious Oxman, etc—it’s sorta reminded me with the way Theroux’s camp was pushing the “I’m so edgy+artsy+100% New Yorker and Hollywood’s crowd bored me to death” storyline. It’s just….overkill. Too much to the point it became laughable.

      With that said, I don’t think Pitt wanted to be back with Jolie and the same goes for her, too. Too many things between them that drifted them apart. Hopefully both would be able to cast aside their problems around their kids.

      And I do hope—by looking from his past relationships—that Pitt would slow down and not rushing to make the new relationship into something serious this time around. Especially now that there are kids involved. At least not until overcoming his issues first.

  31. Teriffic Terry says:

    Has she actually broken up with her billionaire boyfriend?

  32. Adorable says:

    Neri is a beautiful woman(more cutesy to me),But Angelina is more striking (More features to work with),Neri does look younger than her 42years then again no kids etc…We’re obviously going to compare the woman “reportedly” after Angelina jolie,it’s a given🤷🏼‍♀️.

  33. Adorable says:

    In the Hollywood reporter interview Angie gave last year,She mentioned Brad many times & she was Non-chalant about him.She May still be “pissed off”@ him but it didn’t sound like she’s “seething”..

    • mela says:

      I agree. She dumped him so hard.

      She doesn’t want him at all, and thats Angelina’s break up style with all her partners. Once she dumps you, she aint ever looking back

      wish i had that strength

      • crazydaisy says:

        She did look back long enough after Billy Bob to bone Johnny Lee Miller again before hooking up with Brad. *hearsay*

  34. Tess says:

    I don’t see it at all. Historically his type has been It-girl actresses and he kind of branded himself around them. Like he was more into his looks and hair around Gwyneth and Jennifer, and with Angelina he played it more serious. Plus while George Clooney did date the odd waitress, Brad has never dipped his toe into dating regular people.

    • ValiantlyVarnished says:

      Uhh yes Brad has dated regular people before. He dated a regular girl for a few months before Gwyneth and before Jennifer. He typically used them as rebounds until he hooks up with another actress. So if he is dating Neri I don’t think it will last long.

  35. Kelly says:

    She is gorgeous

  36. Fenix says:

    She is very pretty

  37. Mona says:

    Did I miss something or did Angie create the color black? Are you kidding me with this nonsense?

    • LadyT says:

      I know! And Professors carry books? And walk on their own campuses? Who knew?

      • ZGB says:

        Its hilariously ridiculous! I love Neri’s coat and I miss Angie( when will she be promoting a new project? I was just looking at her customized Christian Loub- can’t spell it- Maleficient wedges).

      • ZGB says:

        Its hilariously ridiculous! I love Neri’s coat and I miss Angie( when will she be promoting a new project? I was just looking at her customized Christian Loub- can’t spell it- Maleficient wedges).

      • citney says:

        @ZGB

        Angie is busy working and taking care of 6 children. She has no time or inclination for PR games.

  38. All lies says:

    I wanna want AJ to have a fling with her new costar Ed Skrein for their new movie M2. He is smoking hot and a Brit.

  39. Hmn says:

    This professor¿s beauty is all natural

    • citney says:

      @Hmn

      Do you know that for a fact???? Only recent pictures of her have been allowed to be shown.

  40. Spicecake38 says:

    She’s a natural beauty,that’s all I got

  41. Halle says:

    Beautiful woman

  42. All lies says:

    In a nut shell, BP loves being the center of a love triangle. He enjoyed such attention for the past 2 decades that he wanted to continue on with this one. If he didn’t, he should have waited until the divorce is finalized before trolling out his next love interest. He did it to JA in the first marriage where the ink on the divorce papers is barely dry and now to AJ. This time is much worse because of 6 little kids involved. He’s toxic to anyone getting involved with him. Can’t stand this dude.

  43. serena says:

    It has started…

    She is so obvious too, almost posing for the camera. Anyway, this is all very clichè and stupid.

  44. Alexandria says:

    Her hair here reminds me of Elaine Benes.

  45. jammypants says:

    I want to know her secret because I am struggling with dry skin in cold climates

    • Maya says:

      Massage sesame oil every night – that has been the Ayurvedic secret for thousands of years.

      Sesame oil is the mother of all oils – even better than coconut oil.

      • jammypants says:

        Hm I’ll have to try that. Will it clog the pores?

      • A says:

        @jammypants, yes, yes it will. Same with coconut oil. Neither of the two are magic cures, they work or they don’t based on the person.

      • Maya says:

        It’s how you massage it that makes the difference.

        Google Abhyanga massage and you can get tips.

        It never clogged my pores because I used small amount in the evening. Left it overnight and the next morning, my skin would glow.

      • jammypants says:

        I also have pure Argan oil in a dark bottle. I should try massaging it into my skin before bed to see if that works before trying the marula oil suggested below. I’m trying to use oils that don’t clog pores. My rosacea is a nightmare.

      • Sophia's side eye says:

        Jammypants, check out the site “gardenofwisdom,” they have organic skincare items and I’m pretty sure I saw one for people with rosacea. Their prices are very reasonable.

    • tracking says:

      jammypants, the oil I’m hearing great things about these days is Marula oil. Haven’t tried it, but it’s on my list. Apparently Whole Foods sells it. I use a Korean oil cleanser that is wonderful, too, helped quite a bit this winter.

      • jammypants says:

        Hm I’ll have to check that out. I read it doesn’t clog pores and the best kind to get is cold pressed. I wonder if Trader Joe’s sells it. I’ll have to find out. Thanks!

    • H says:

      @jammypants, try emu oil. I have really bad roseaca and that has worked really well for me and my dry skin.

  46. Carey says:

    I like that her shoes are visibly worn. Very different from Amal Clooney in that respect. It looks like this is her normal wardrobe (though I’m eye-rolling over carrying the Voyager recording, please).

    Brad’s doing pretty well with his PR at this point. Makes me wonder if he was driving a lot of the joint PR with Angelina when they were married, despite the perception that she was the PR mastermind.

  47. Sussy says:

    Neri is gorgeous

  48. Paola says:

    I like them two together. Good for him.

  49. Sage says:

    Neri resembles Rachel Wiesz not Jolie.

  50. DP says:

    Is she just a pawn in the Brad Pitt PR machine, or is she a willing participant?
    I’m impressed with all she’s accomplished at 42. Getting involved with Pitt seems like a step down!
    Ps Does she remind anyone else of Minnie Driver in Good Will Hunting?

    • citney says:

      She seems extremely smart, yet has not invented anything that can be used by consumers. She tends to invent futuristic “maybes”.Seems a waste of precious time.

  51. WhatThe says:

    I am from Maine. She’s dressed appropriately for Massachusetts. She’s quite lovely and obviously very intelligent. Nice choice for a new friend.

  52. trh says:

    i can see you are a space exploration enthusiast by the Voyager record you are carrying

  53. JarltyI says:

    good for him he deserves someone nice

  54. Cupcake says:

    She is stunning.

  55. Realist says:

    I don’t the get the hype with Oxman: “Stunning”, “beautiful”, “gorgeous. Really not seeing it. Pretty , yes. But she is no erm Angelina Jolie in the looks department.

    • ZGB says:

      And she doesn’t have to be. She’s beautiful in her own right and if people find her stunning, they can say so without it been a put down of Jolie

      • citney says:

        @ZGB

        The problem is Pitt’s PR is trying to make her “better” than Angie. Good luck with that, because it will never happen.

  56. A says:

    I almost never say this, but this pap shot looks very staged to me. Can’t imagine that someone on Brad’s team didn’t orchestrate that stuff.

    No comment on her. I do think Brad Pitt is a pretentious d-bag and he’s trying to pull the whole “she’s not like all the OTHER girls, she’s a SPECIAL girl, she’s smart AND pretty!!!!” routine. And personally, it rubs me the wrong way that she’s okay with this narrative.

    • Cupcake says:

      How very George Clooney of him!

    • Grinning mama bear says:

      Well, technically all of Brad’s quasi-wife exes are very smart (Jolie, Aniston). You don’t make it into Hollywood A-list and you don’t stay there if you aren’t smart. So this isn’t different in terms of “smart girl” but I think Oxman is one of the few ladies Pitt dated who aren’t actresses. Or is she the only one?

      I wish them all the best.

  57. Patty says:

    Stunning!!!! Girl crush.

  58. Anastasia says:

    There was a kickstarter recently in which you could receive a copy of the Voyager album. I wanted to do it badly, but didn’t have the money to go to that level.

    I don’t see what the big deal is. She’s walking around where she works. I feel like the media/Brad’s PR is just working overtime to make this a thing.

  59. Gal says:

    Awesome!!

  60. Truth hurts says:

    I wasn’t thinking this at first site but yes it is PR. The Voyager staged so It could be identifiable, the dark outfits. Does she get chauffeur driven to class? I hope all this pans out well for him. The facade that he was so tired of when he was in hot water is showing it’s ugly head again. TBO I feel for Neri because she is being used and when she meets the real Brad Pitt she will be oblivious no matter how intelligent she is. He is charming and if he could convince a strong minded woman like Jolie to father his child to make it look like Aniston didn’t wan to carry one he can work wonders. Remember she didn’t want children and bam belly bump. Now he is attempting to try some tactics on Angie like she was keeping his children from him, trying to destroy his image.
    This last week with all the rainbows and skittles for NO there was/ is a slew of bad articles about how he wanted to have Angie committed, she is dating, now she is seething and collapsing from jealousy. OMG lol yet he isn’t behind all of this say his fan club.
    In all this Angie just keeps on doing her thing and ignoring him.
    I keep saying he is playing with fire and will get burned.

    • Anastasia says:

      You really think this picture was staged? The Voyager record–anyone can buy a copy of it if you can afford it, and it’s about $200, so not CRAZY expensive. What’s the big deal?

    • Miss Jupitero says:

      I take Uber all of the time to Cambridge— parking there is a bitch.

  61. Gessy says:

    This new woman sounds like the perfect match for him, I wish them success in their relationship.

    • Truth hurts says:

      He said that about Angie and now look. He will always say things to accommodate his image. Truth is he has no right to sit home and twiddle his thumbs. He should find a woman who he likes but don’t throw your exes under the bus because they don’t want you. I think he is bitter with AJ. Not because of the filings but because she left and won’t comply and buckle like Aniston did. She is still fighting for something and it could be more than the kids.

  62. april says:

    She’s Jolie’s doppelganger.

    • citney says:

      Anglie’s less than attractive doppelganger.

      She looks more like Monica Lewinsky if Monica lost weight.

    • crazydaisy says:

      YES! Monika Lewinsky, thank you. I could not figure out who she reminded me of.

    • Liberty says:

      She reminds me of a Seinfeld-era Julia Louis-Dreyfus crossed with Helena Bonham Carter. But I can see the Ormand too.

      Nothing like Jolie to my eyes.

  63. april says:

    Maybe dating someone who has excelled academically is the new thing for men in Hollywood. Clooney married an attorney. Maybe Brad wants the same thing with an accomplished professor to show off. Beautiful and academically degreed may be the new trophy wife.

  64. april says:

    I think Amal and this woman probably won’t take crap from any man. And, if anyone has a broken heart it won’t be them. Just getting that vibe that they are super confident.

  65. Olenna says:

    Well, life is too short to wear ugly shoes, but that grey turtleneck nice and she could do better than BP.

  66. Julia says:

    How nice to see a Hollywood man date someone around his age instead of teen age

    • citney says:

      I’d much rather see this particular Hollywood man out with his children, that is if he remembers he has SIX children.

  67. Katebush says:

    She’s gorgeous! I’m kinda fixated on anyone with curly hair lol. I see a mix of Helena Bonham Carter and Julia Ormond also. Actually I think she’s my new girl crush lol.
    And why did this have to be a staged pap stroll couldn’t she just be walking to class? I don’t get it.

    • citney says:

      @Katebush

      Part of the “Amal rollout playbook”. She has to be seen in street clothes.

  68. ZigZags says:

    I just want to know more about that bag. Seriously. Anybody have an ID?

    • Lightpurple says:

      No, but I’ve seen something similar in the shops at the art museum from a local designer

    • citney says:

      Ms. Oxman doesn’t have the money Angie has, I’m sure her bag would be affordable for any of us.I basically carry a bag similar to this, mainly because a Mother needs so many things in her bag.

      On another note, the cameras certainly do not seem to bother her at all, in fact, she seems to stare straight into them. (reminds me of Amal)

  69. Beluga says:

    I find the roll-out creepy, like I did with Amal. The message I’m getting is, “She’s so beautiful and smart and accomplished, which makes her so much more worthy of him than some vapid floozy actress.”

    The problem I have with that is it is mostly aimed at elevating the man, because only this amazing unicorn among women could be good enough for him. What does he even bring to the table?

  70. laysa says:

    nice couple

  71. Anare says:

    Kaiser rocks. Prediction was spot on. Cliche? Yes indeed! Hilarious.

  72. CairinaCat says:

    Well, university professors and most academic university staff have rather gruelling days. One of my professors told us that we shouldn’t expect him to answer emails during a certain 5-day-period. We asked why. He said that during these days he conducted oral exams and he had so many students that he would be examining from 9 in the morning to 9 in the evening with one hour lunch break and some 15-minutes brake every two hours.
    So yeah, it is gruelling. I have attended lectures in lecture halls with 1.000 students. Some of these exams were conducted electronically (think electronic multiple choice test) but some exams had to be done in writing (for a BA) and they all had to be corrected. The professor in question had employed student assistants who had acquired their BA already to do the corrections.

    Anyway my point is that Oxman probably has quite gruelling days, too, and therefor you can expect her to wear comfortable clothes. And yes, since she dates Brad Pitt she has become a target for photographers because her pictures sell well because she is dating BP.

  73. geneva says:

    Very funny that this was predicted before it appeared. The woman in the back of the picture looks more like a typical New England worker/student …. one thing I gotta say. The MIT Media Lab is not – in my opinon – like the physics department or the robotics or anything really cool or interesting. This woman does study media and its impact etc…and probably would like her chance in the spotlight. She is dressing just as Celebitchy predicted and she knows what she is doing. Raising her profile..getting a better job perhaps or a man. If that man happens to be Brad Pitt, she played it well!

  74. madonami says:

    I really don’t see how “seething with anger” = couldn’t care less. The opposite of love is DGAF, not seething.