Hollywood's Hottest Rumors: Oprah has blacklisted Brad and Angelina

Empathy aside, Oprah and Jennifer developed a business relationship of sorts. Jennifer was slated to produce the life story of -- get this -- James Frey. The author of 'A Million Little Pieces' had been heavily-promoted by Oprah until a story exposed the fact that Frey had lied about his past. Nonetheless, the movie project was yet another link between Oprah and Jen.

Hollywood has chosen sides in this divorce -- some people think Brad's a cad and Angelina is a home-wrecker. Others say Jennifer was cold and ill-suited for the easygoing Brad. Nonetheless, the battle lines have been drawn.

HOW IT SPREAD: Privately, Aniston has told confidantes that she was shattered over the break-up of her marriage and that she was especially upset over the public displays of Brad and Angelina. Jennifer felt the pda's were like rubbing salt in a gaping wound. We're told Oprah both knew about Jen's pain and privately talked with her about it.

Empathy aside, Oprah and Jennifer developed a business relationship of sorts. Jennifer was slated to produce the life story of -- get this -- James Frey. The author of 'A Million Little Pieces' had been heavily-promoted by Oprah until a story exposed the fact that Frey had lied about his past. Nonetheless, the movie project was yet another link between Oprah and Jen.

Hollywood has chosen sides in this divorce -- some people think Brad's a cad and Angelina is a home-wrecker. Others say Jennifer was cold and ill-suited for the easygoing Brad. Nonetheless, the battle lines have been drawn.

THE TMZ LOWDOWN: It's true -- Oprah feels more love for Jen than Brad. But at her core, Oprah is a shrewd businesswoman, and she knows that Brad and Angelina are money when it comes to ratings, and that they're not going away soon.

Even though Oprah may side with Jen on the relationship front, the charity work that Brad and Angelina are doing is something that does not escape the philanthropic Winfrey.

Bottom line: We have a well-placed mole in Oprah's operation and we can tell you for sure -- If Brad and Angelina want on 'Oprah', the door is open.

TMZ-TRUTH-O-METER: So, has Oprah blacklisted Brad and Angelina from her TV show? Click below to find out.