Brad Pitt has spoken candidly to Parade magazine about his relationship with Angelina Jolie, touching on marriage, their life in France, and alfresco sex!

The actor calls his partner of four years his “soulmate” but says the couple will only tie the knot when it's legal for everyone to do so, no matter their sexual orientation.

“I have love in my life, a soul mate—absolutely," says Brad. "When someone asked me why Angie and I don’t get married, I replied, ‘Maybe we’ll get married when it’s legal for everyone else.’ I stand by that, although I took a lot of flak for saying it — hate mail from religious groups.

"I believe everyone should have the same rights. They say gay marriage ruins families and hurts kids. Well, I’ve had the privilege of seeing my gay friends being parents and watching their kids grow up in a loving environment.”

The Inglourious Basterds star also gushes about his life in France, where the couple rent a chateau that the family retreat to whenever they can.

He says: "There's real value in the quality of life in France. They've got a great healthcare system, great education. The Lycee Francaise is a bilingual international school that works for us because we can plug the kids into the school program even if we are off doing a movie somewhere, like London or New York. Most places have a Lycee program."

But that's not to say his living arrangements in the US are without their benefits.

"It is a great place for sex," he says of the grotto behind the waterfall at his Los Angeles pad.

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