Brad Pitt has confessed that he fell in love with Angelina Jolie while he was still married to Jennifer Aniston.

Whilst Angelina has spoken openly about how - and when - their relationship blossomed, the dad-of-six has remained tight-lipped...until now.

Brad told Rolling Stone magazine that his favourite Angelina film is Mr & Mrs Smith: "Because you know... six kids. Because I fell in love."

The actor also responded to a recent New York Times article about Angelina, saying, "It sounded to me like the story made Angie out to be manipulative in some way. I get defensive.

"They're talking about not only the woman I love, but one of the people on this planet who I have the greatest respect for.

"I think she's as honorable as anyone I've ever met."

Last month, Angelina let slip that she "fell in love" on the set of the 2005 movie.

See Brad's ladies past and present face-off below