 Her recognizability grew accordingly; by 2006, she was familiar to 81% of Americans, compared to 31% in 2000.She became noted for her ability to positively influence her public image through the media, without employing a publicist or an agent.Her Q Score remained above average even when, in 2005, she was accused of ending Brad Pitt's marriage to Jennifer Aniston, at which point her public persona became an unlikely combination of alleged homewrecker, mother, sex symbol, and humanitarian.