OlderThu, 27 April 2006 at 12:00 am
Angelina Jolie on The Today Show
Ann Curry :: In what seems to be the middle of no where, on the edge of Namibia in Southern Africa. A very pregnant Angelina Jolie emerged from her private family vacation to speak on behalf of children in poor countries who don’t get to go to school. What is the worst, in your mind, of that?
Angelina Jolie :: God, there are just so many things. It’s really that thought of the potential of a human being. The lack of education causes death. More children die under the age of 5 when the parents aren’t educated. More people get AIDS when they haven’t had an education. Statistics prove that if every child was in school, every year, 700,000 less people would get AIDS.
AC :: It seems also, for you, kind of a personal thing. You have two children you’ve adopted. Both of you whom might have been in this same circumstance of not being able to get educated. And when you look at them and realize that…
AJ :: I look at them and just think, especially my daughter and how many millions of kids are out of school in her country. Especially girls. And I know how families with AIDS when parents die of AIDS, there’s no possible way that children can make a school fee. There’s no possible way she would have gone to school. And she is so smart and so strong. Her potential as a women one day is great. You multiply her by thousands and that is the thing that I can so clearly see when I look at her. Maddox — the amount of street children in his country… in all probability Maddox would have probably been one of the kids going the garbage picking in the streets. He would have been on his own.
AC :: It must mean much to you, as a human being, to be able to give them an opportunity they never would have gotten.
AJ :: I’m happy for them that they’re gonna have all this education and I hope, with it, they do some good things. That they’re good people. [giggles]
WATCH :: Angelina Jolie’s Today Show Interview [video]
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WOW what an amazing woman, i just love her!!!she is amazing and i thik that she is right to keep things private i wish her, Brad, Mads and Z all the best in the future BAMZ + 1 4EVA
waah i cant watch it
Fisrt to post, now that is a first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She looks awesome!! I love it when she doesn’t wear much make up. Motherhood sure suits her.
GOSH!SHE’S SO GORGEOUS!!!AND VERY HAPPY TOO!!!she’s so cute when she giggles!
She is so gorgeous, radiant and blooming. BTW, based from the interview, I just think the baby will not be born in Namibia.What do you think? Are they going back to the US, France or another country?
wow that was a good start to the interview. I put this on tivo this morning. I’m intrested in what else will be talked about on sunday. She looks great.
Amazing…that’s all I can say.Can’t wait for the entire interview on Sunday…amazing.
Thanks JJ, she is just so beautiful, a smile to die for.
awesome woman!!
Angelina certainly is beautiful (both physically and spirtually). She definitely has that pregnant glow. She seems very happy and content.I admire her efforts to help those less fortunate. My family is not wealthy; just average middle class trying to make it like everyone else. But we were all raised with the belief that whenever you have the opportunity, you should help those who have less. Whenever opportunity presents itself to be of service and help to others, then that is our obligation and responsibility. I wish Angelina & Brad much happiness and joy. "Of those to whom much is given, much is required." Luke 12:48
Angelina certainly is beautiful (both physically and spirtually). She definitely has that pregnant glow. She seems very happy and content.I admire her efforts to help those less fortunate. My family is not wealthy; just average middle class trying to make it like everyone else. But we were all raised with the belief that whenever you have the opportunity, you should help those who have less. Whenever opportunity presents itself to be of service and help to others, then that is our obligation and responsibility. I wish Angelina & Brad much happiness and joy. "Of those to whom much is given, much is required." Luke 12:48
To =8you are still in coma or notAngie is so beautiful , her smile is wonderful. she is a happy women.
I just caught the tail end of the interview. She was so cute when she giggled. And even the way she mentioned Brad’s name … so cute. Not much make up on … but she still glowed. No wonder Brad is so enamored of this woman.
That whole interview is heartwarming. It inspired me to read on her work for the UNHCR and now I have more conviction to do what I can do to help all needy kids get education. I love you Angelina you are really a great role model.
That whole interview is heartwarming. It inspired me to read on her work for the UNHCR and now I have more conviction to do what I can do to help all needy kids get education. I love you Angelina you are really a great role model.
any chance you can re-post this in a different format for us Mac users who don’t use IE. That would be great!
She’s sooo beautiful! How cute was it when she giggled? Best wishes to the Jolie-Pitt family!
I need my wentworth miller fix.
Looked like she gave out a hint that the baby wouldn’t not be born in Namibia. Hope it will be US. She’s beautiful!
Thanks JJ……Sunday’s I think is just a continuation of todays. they may show both, but I got the impression that sunday’s won’t include what we got today. Anyone know one way or another?jpf
Jared, thank you from the bottom of my heart! me living in England means i cant watch this and you picked a lovely extract! thank you so so so much!love ya jared!
I read that she agreed to answer questions about her pregnancy and Brad in order to get such a high-profile interview and be able to highlight her education platform. So she’s willing to give up details of her personal life for something that is truly valuable - good for her. At least she’s not doing it for another magazine cover or movie promotion. I have to admit, I was not always a fan of Angelina or Brad. Like most people, I found her very strange based on her past actions. But in the past few years I have increasingly liked her. i believe she is genuinely passionate about the causes she promotes. She’s not a saint and has never pretended to be; she herself admitted to having numerous skeletons in her closet. But she honestly tries to make a difference. I think more people should adopt that attitude.At least she is directing all media attention on her and her pregnancy to issues, causes, country, people that needs focus.
Hi BAMZ+1 friends! Our Angel looks beautiful and so happy!!! I’m all geared up for tonight. Told hubby he is grilling outside for dinner, I am not going to miss this interview, I’ll be too busy :)
I read that she agreed to answer questions about her pregnancy and Brad in order to get such a high-profile interview and be able to highlight her education platform. So she’s willing to give up details of her personal life for something that is truly valuable - good for her. At least she’s not doing it for another magazine cover or movie promotion. I have to admit, I was not always a fan of Angelina or Brad. Like most people, I found her very strange based on her past actions. But in the past few years I have increasingly liked her. i believe she is genuinely passionate about the causes she promotes. She’s not a saint and has never pretended to be; she herself admitted to having numerous skeletons in her closet. But she honestly tries to make a difference. I think more people should adopt that attitude.At least she is directing all media attention on her and her pregnancy to issues, causes, country, people that needs to be focused on.
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