Are Brad Pitt's planted PEOPLE stories about relationship with Ines de Ramon an attempt to test the waters?

Brad Pitt, 58 with Paul Wesley's ex-wife Ines de Ramon, 29 at Bono concert : r/Fauxmoi

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Brad Pitt hires divorce lawyer and uses PEOPLE as outlet to release his side of what happened in drunken incident on plane leading to divorce filing from Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt source denies Lykke Li dating rumours saying he hangs out with artsy friends including Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Woman Changes Locks After Mother Walked In On Her And Partner

Brad Pitt in baggy pants on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

PEOPLE Magazine puts a positive spin on Brad Pitt's relationship with Nicole Poturalski

Judge denies Brad Pitt's request to have court documents sealed in custody case with Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt photographed at LA Black Lives Matter protest and Ali Shawkat apologises for using racial slur in 2016

Brad Pitt interviewed by Marlon James for T Magazine cover profile

Woman Changes Locks After Mother Walked In On Her And Partner

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Brad Pitt covers GQ Australia to promote Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood

Brad Pitt introduces Rihanna at Diamond Ball is awkward