Numerous tabloid reports are saying that Hollywood’s most powerful couple have split up, fueled by Angelina Jolie’s non-appearance in public for the past two months while Brad Pitt appeared in several high profile events (film festivals, premieres and the likes). And the couple have taken the unprecedented step of issuing a statement declaring their relationship remains strong. Yeah, first time they reacted to breakup rumors!

Angelina Jolie’s spokesman told the Entertainment Tonight network in a statement: “The stories are absolutely not true.” After denying the split, Brangelina reportedly reunited for a “big, happy” family breakfast at their French villa. Still, that didn’t stop rumor-mongers. Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton even wrote recently:

“There is an unsubstantiated rumour floating around today that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have broken up.”