Oscar Nominees Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Matching in Gray

Thu, 22 January 2009 21:39:16 ET

Oscar Nominees Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Matching in Gray
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and his longtime partner hit the red carpet at the Paris premiere of "" on Thursday, January 22. At the event, the couple are seen in their matching gray outfits.

The same day, Brad and Angelina also get their Oscar nominations. The 45-year-old actor has picked up Best Actor nomination, while the 33-year-old actress has been nominated for Best Actress.

Brad, whose film "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" collected 13 Oscar nods, calls the nominations "a great honor for the movie." "I'm especially happy for David Fincher, for without him there would be no Ben Button," he says.

Angelina also reacts to her Oscar nomination, saying, "To receive a nomination from the Academy on top of that is a privilege beyond any expectation." The "" star adds, "It has been an exceptional year for acting, and I am honored to be in the company of these talented actors whose performances all deserve this recognition."

Check the full nominees list of the 81st Annual Academy Awards at the official site.

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