Neri Oxman sets the record straight on these rumors

It is time to put an end to speculation once and for all.

Since Brad Pitt and Angelina JolieThe divorce of the latter has been announced, fans of pop culture have kept their eyes open for any update of their love life.

As for Brad, the Hollywood actor made headlines this spring when it was reported that he "was spending time" with the MIT professor. Neri Oxman.

The stories continued as various students posted photos of Brad visiting one of his classes during the fall semester.

But in a new profile with the New York TimesNeri categorically denied ever attending the Oscar winner. In fact, the publication indicates that the professor is dating a funder William A. Ackman.

In other words, the two are really only friends who have nothing but good things to say to each other. Neri described Brad as "the last of the Mohicans in post-Netflix Hollywood.He brings together the news and the timeless, that's what the cinema stands for"

As for all the paparazzi who followed Neri during the rumors, she admitted to having fun with the cameras. The professor would have significant books in support of scientific achievements, including a copy of the Feynman lectures and the gold disc as a vinyl record.

"The Golden Record beats the quilted Caviar flap bag every day," she told the NYT. "The ultimate message to the moon was my message in a paparazzi bottle, and the Feynman lectures followed."

Regarding his relationship with Brad, a source told E! The news, in April, that these two people were only friends.

"He thinks she's brilliant, he's interested in getting to know her better and learning from her, but they're strictly friends," said a source shared with us. "She is not interested at all in the Hollywood scene and she is happy in her current relationship."

Another source added: "Some people seem to exaggerate this into something that does not exist."