Arriving at Narita Airport by private jet on Sunday were Hollywood’s hottest “couple,” Brad Pitt (41) and Angelina Jolie (30). The two, in town to promote “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” walked through the airport lobby with Jolie’s two adopted children Zahara (9 months) and Maddox (4). About 200 fans, and 50 reporters were kept in check by 50 additional security staff. The stars, who have yet to acknowledge their relationship or repond to speculation about marriage, gave a press conference yesterday – with foreign media excluded – and attended the movie’s premiere last night. The movie opens on December 3.
• Also arriving at Narita, though by regular scheduled flight, was actress Toda Naho (31). Speculation of romance between her and New York Yankees outfielder Matsui Hideki (31) has been in the news again. Toda returned from New York on Sunday and was met at the airport by those busy 50 reporters and questions about love and marriage. While she publicly admitted that she and “Godzilla” are romantically involved, she refused to be drawn on the question of wedding plans. Matsui recently signed a new 4-year, $52-million contract with the Yankees that makes him the best-paid Japanese player in the major leagues.
• And one more arrival. Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi (26) arrived at Narita Sunday from London, and is here to promote “Sayuri,” the Hollywood version of Arthur Golden’s bestseller “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Directed by Rob Marshall, the movie also features top Japanese stars such as Watanabe Ken, Yakusho Koji and Kudo Yuki (Youki). The movie opens on December 10.