But the actress draws the line at being called a home wrecker in the case of Jennifer Aniston vs. Brad Pitt.

"I've been painted as the Wicked Witch of the West and a marriage wrecker. But all I've ever been to Brad is a shoulder to cry on," Jolie says in the London Sunday Express. "Half the world believes we had an affair and I'm the one to blame for his split. But the truth is I was there to try to help him through his pain."

And the source of said pain?

"He longs to be a father, and he's been in emotional turmoil for a long time because that hasn't happened for him."

In related news, Star magazine has documented the intersection of Pitt, Jolie and Jolie's superhumanly absorbent shoulder.

Pictures show the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" stars looking awfully cozy as they walk arm in arm on the streets of romantic Costiera Amalfi, Italy, during the film's October shooting. The film opens June 10.

"There really seemed to be a chemistry between them," says a Star spy.

On Jan. 7, Pitt and Aniston issued a statement saying they were separating after 4 1/2 years of marriage. Tabloids have devoted dozens of pages to speculation over why they split.

In the statement, the couple said: "For those who follow these sorts of things, we would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any speculation reported by the tabloid media. This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration."

Aniston is perhaps the most recognizable star of "Friends," the NBC ensemble show that concluded a 10-year run last year. She also has starred in films such as "Bruce Almighty" and "The Good Girl."

Pitt is one of Hollywood's most bankable film stars. His screen credits include "Fight Club" and "Meet Joe Black."