There's no way to avoid drama when one relationship ends and another one begins, especially when those relationships are in the public sphere. Sometimes, all you can do is either ignore the haters and hope that it goes away, or respond and make your own stance perfectly clear.
Brad Pitt's new girlfriend has made it clear which route she's taking.
Brad and Angelina's separation has not been entirely free of drama, with some issues over the custody arrangements for their six children, aged 12-19, among others.
With such a high profile marriage and divorce, it makes sense that a lot of eyes would be watching any new relationships going forward.
After Us Weekly confirmed that the two were dating, there was some controversy almost immediately, whether it was from the two being spotted at the same location where Brad and Angelina were wed, or whether it was from some fans thinking that Nicole looked a lot like Angelina as well.
After sharing a shot of herself smiling in an orange dress with the caption, "Happy people don't hate," Nicole was then asked by a fan in the comments, "If so, then why you & Brad hate Angelina? Practice what you preach, girl."
When another fan replied saying, "Louder for the people in the back," Nicole replied again, adding, "WE LOVE. WE SUPPORT. WE SMILE. LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL. BIGGEST KISS," with two kiss emojis.
She definitely shut those rumors down quickly!
