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Rumors of Norton dating Wood


I've read in several places that it was said that Norton was actually DATING Wood. I find that hard to believe. He seems like a sensible man. I wouldn't think of him being the kind of person to go off and date a barely legal girl. I don't think it's true. There wasn't any proof, was there?
It's probably just people trying to spread stupid rumors.

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Marilyn Manson is dating her now. I believe Norton never had any interest in Wood, she is too young.

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Yes, like...it was said by like the director or someone that she had a crush on him... I think the rest was just rumors.

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She is dating Jamie Bell, they met at the Greenday video, Wake Me Up When September Ends...

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She is dating Jamie Bell, they met at the Greenday video, Wake Me Up When September Ends...

Carmen WOW YOU ARE SLOW WITH THE TIMES! her and jaimie broke up a couple of months ago. she was rumoured with norton in october... but she is dating manson now...wow she dates alot of co workers except manson hahaa

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Well she's listed EN as one of her favorite actors, so I can see why she'd have a crush.. Damn it must've been awesome for her to work with him... If she was older, I actually wouldn't mind her & EN.. I don't know, is that wierd of me? What do ya think?

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She's gorgeous. I wouldn't fault Norton for going for her as long as she's legal. Unless he was like 80.

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I don't know 20 & 38 seems a little much... But say 22-23 and 40-41, it'd be okay.. There a difference from when you're 20 to 22-23.. You've just gotten out of the teenage thing when you're 20, but at 22-23 you've maybe matured some more.. But Evan seems very mature for her age.. So I wouldn't mind her & Ed Norton..

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I don't see what the big deal is. Legal is legal. She may be young, but she's legally just as much an adult as he is. When I was 18 I dated a 34 year old woman and it was awesome!

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Definitely.. legal is legal.. And I wouldn't have a problem if they were together now, but still I just think there's a difference between 20 & 38 and 22 & 40.. That's just my opinion.. I don't know, I'm wierd that way..

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Sorry, but that is rather odd. Its not like those particular ages are characterized by certain experiences. I can see 18 vs 20 or 22, but 20 vs 22?

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True there is a bigger difference between 18 & 20 or 22, but I think there is a difference, a small difference though, but stil a difference..I don't know, it's hard for me to explain it.. I mean especially when you're in your 20's you change a lot. When you're 20, you've just gotten out of that teenage phase, but you still feel a bit like a teenager, if you know what I mean. But when you're 22-23 you're more matured.. Somehow.. But I can see what ya mean too, but I guess it depends on who the person is.. Every person matures, grows up, experiences things in a different way.. So maybe for some people there's a big difference between 20 & 22-23 and for some there's not.

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I did read some unconfirmed celebrity sightings of the two of them together and smooching. But who knows?

If it is true...while I do find it a bit disturbing...I can't really fault Edward Norton. Wood is legal and she exudes a lot of sex appeal (even if she looks like Chloe Sevigny at times). Although I can't really see them lasting as a couple. That's when the age thing comes to play. It can't be all about sex.





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But then again, she seems like a smart and intelligent girl/woman, so I don't think it'd be all about sex.. I think they could have long talks about politics or whatever and be friends too.. Not just lovers.. So maybe the age difference wouldn't be such a big thing.

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There are alot of things that age brings in to a relationship. It's not just interesting conversation that fuels a relationship...there's emotional maturity, coinciding life plans, social circles, expectations...etc. These are things which are usually affected or determined by age.

This is why it's no surprise that relationships with big age gaps don't make it after the sex has dwindled down.




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Of course.. That is true.. I didn't mean just conversations.. But we don't know them.. Maybe it would work, maybe it wouldn't.. But I agree with you, usually relationships with big age gaps don't last.. But it also depends on what age you re when you meet that special someone. The age difference between my parents is 15 years, but they met when my mom was in her 30's. So she was more mature and the age difference isn't such a big of a deal when you're both on the same level maturity wise.

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Maybe I'm crazy, but I have to believe that if they had actually dated and for any amount of time, this would have become a HUGE tabloid issue. I mean, there was a big enough deal made out of Hilary Duff and Joel Madden's age difference before she turned 18. I cannot believe they wouldn't make a big deal out of a couple where the girl is so young and the guy is so mysterious AND so rarely tabloid fodder. An 18-year age difference would just be too delicious to be ignored. I believe they would have been stalked ruthlessly day and night for proof of something that could be on the front page of US WEEKLY for 6 months straight.

They are two very attractive people and they speak with professional admiration for one another. But, I like to think he knows he is quite above average in the intellect department and that would have to be a problem in a relationship with such a young person. The brand of smart he is just isn't something you can get through osmosis. I imagine any woman would find that intriguing and challenging and be willing to rise to the occasion. But someone 18 or 19 years old would have to find it extremely intimidating. That makes for a very lopsided relationship and those are always problematic.

Really, I just don't buy the idea of them dating IRL. It didn't bother me to see them as an onscreen couple, though. Weird. Maybe it was because Harlan seemed more like a teenager in the way he refused to accept reality or rules. He was all angsty and rebellious. More kid than man.

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hehe...yeah, I was surprised the tabloids didn't pick up on it if it indeed happened. It's only on internet celebrity sightings (unconfirmed).

Regarding Harlan and Tobe's relationship...maybe I'm on the minority but I really didn't find their relationship believable or romantic. It wasn't the age thing that was really bugging me (like you said, Harlan seemed more like a teenager in mind )...but rather the character of Tobe. She just got on my nerves on the get-go. I couldn't rouse up any sympathy for her character 'coz she was just so...abrasive. Harlan, for all his psycho acts, didn't bug me at all. Oh well, maybe it's the Edward Norton factor that's why I found myself understanding Harlan's actions more than Tobe's. I felt bad for Tobe's father throughout, too.

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I don't see what the big deal is. Legal is legal. She may be young, but she's legally just as much an adult as he is. When I was 18 I dated a 34 year old woman and it was awesome!

Yeah it's legal but it's just kind of wierd and creepy for a 20 year old to be with a 39. doesn't that seem creepy to anyone else? Edward norton seemed creepy for the whole movie to me, i never even trusted him even at the beginning

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ya'll are forgetting, she's not even 20 yet, she'll be 19 still til september or somewhere there-abouts.

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