Brad Pitt And I are Dating, Quips Jennifer Garner  

Los Angeles: Actress Jennifer Garner, who split from actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck earlier this year, joked that she is dating actor Brad Pitt.

Garner, who was spotted by paparazzi during an outing in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles on Sunday, joked to them when she was asked about her love life, reports aceshowbiz.com.

"Brad Pitt and I are dating," Garner said.

One paparazzi then asked: "You're dating Brad Pitt?"

The "Elektra" actress laughed and said: "Yeah!"

She and her female friend then continued to giggle their way to their car with coffees in their hands.

Etheridge slams Angelina Jolie, supports Pitt

Meanwhile singer Melissa Etheridge, who is a longtime friend of actor Brad Pitt, has slammed Angelina Jolie and her legal team for how they are handling the news surrounding their highly-publicized divorce.

The 55-year-old singer refused to agree with the allegations that Pitt had been abusive and physical with his son, reported People magazine.

Singer Melissa EtheridgeSinger Melissa EtheridgeIt breaks my heart that anyone would take something as personal as your marriage and your relationship and your rights to your children and do it as purposefully as I see it’s being done. There’s a way to be. I’ve gone through family courts. I’ve been twice around this block, and I know it really well, and I know when there’s some forethought to just how mean (you can be) and just how you’re going to put disinformation out there first.

Etheridge called the allegations against Pitt completely unfounded and heartbreaking. The singer also said she would love to reconnect with Pitt as they have not seen each other for a long time.

I really hope that he reaches back out because there are a lot of us who haven't seen him in 10 years, Etheridge said. And it was hard then. We all lost a friend, she said.