Jen to Steal Brangelina's Thunder at Oscars

January 26, 2009

Digg It De.licio.us RSS print email

According to sources, Jen has been asked to present at the Oscars, which is Brad and Angie's big night as they're both nominees (for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Changeling). Not only was Jen in the hugely grossing Marley & Me, but she also has to promote her next film, the star-studded He's Just Not That Into You.

"She was a good girl and pulled back during the Golden Globes even though she had the hottest movie out," says a friend. Now with HJNTIY coming out Feb. 6, which is expected to be a huge hit, she'll be even more red hot on Oscar night, Feb. 22.

"The movie will likely still be near the top of the box office," says the friend. "Jen will own the night. Brad and Angie might be nominated, but Los Angeles is Jen's town."

And if that weren't enough to steal the spotlight from Brangie, Jen also plans to bring an extra-special publicity-grabbing accessory: her boyfriend John Mayer. In fact, it was he who encouraged her to accept the offer to present, according to an insider close to John.

"You've got to go," John told Jen. "Why do you hide in this town? You have every reason to be there. By presenting at the Oscars, you'll tell the world: 'I don't care about Brad and Angie. I belong here, too.' Jen is taking back ownership of her life. She's gotta move on from this Brad and Angie thing. This is the perfect time, and I'll be there to protect her."

John also hinted to his friend, "Trust me, even if Brad and Angie both win Oscars, that won't be the story of the night."

So then what will be? Maybe Jen will debut her engagement ring. As Star has reported John plans to propose on Feb. 11 — Jen's 40th birthday. When John's friend asked if his girl will be wearing the ring, John laughed and replied, "There will be a big story coming out of the Oscars that night — and it won't be about the winners."

Who are you more excited to see on Oscar Night: Jen and John or Brad and Angelina? Weight in below.