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Time Magazine released their TIME 100, a list of global icons –100 men and women whose power, talent or moral example is transforming our world. Angelina Jolie was listed under "Heroes & Pioneers" and an article by Deputy Secretary-General of the U.N. Mark Malloch Brown was posted…
Recently, I took my 13-year-old daughter Maddy to a New York City event honoring Angelina Jolie. Every parent will relate to the fact that Maddy often finds the world of celebrity magazines more interesting than the world of her father—which in my case centers on the United Nations and its work fighting poverty. That night Angelina brought those two worlds together. Maddy was awed by how Angelina used her celebrity to lift all of us beyond the glamour of a Manhattan ballroom and make us confront the grim realities of poverty in the farthest corners of the globe.
That ability to transcend worlds has something to do with Angelina’s movie-star charisma—but it also says something about her diligence and grit. Angelina, 30, spends a great deal of time in the developing world, visiting refugee camps, speaking and listening to the men, women and children she is working to help. Those people, Angelina explained, "have seen so much, they’ve felt so much pain—lost more than anyone could bear, and yet they contain joy of life and appreciation for small things we often forget." It was a further indication of Angelina’s humanity that she stopped to listen and talk to Maddy as the city’s power brokers hovered impatiently, awaiting their brush with celebrity.
Angelina’s commitment as goodwill ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has pushed her to speak out about root causes—economic failure and lack of justice. She urged me relentlessly to meet her last year during a stopover at an airport where our paths happened to be crossing, so that I could brief her ahead of her appearance at a big international meeting. It is typical of her. The subject was the Millennium Development Goals—a set of objectives agreed upon by the world’s governments. They range from eradicating poverty to reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS. As always, she wanted to be prepared—not just to share impressions of poverty but to be able to speak seriously to the issues. Angelina went on to make a film for MTV on a village in Kenya, where a pilot project is under way to fight poverty, hunger and disease.
That blending of the activist and the performer, not on the set but in the African bush, reflects her determination to stick with a subject, immerse herself in it, make it part of her life—and then bring her public with her. It is celebrity advocacy at its most effective, most intelligent and most sincere. For that, she has my enduring respect and gratitude—and Maddy’s. (More pictures in the gallery!)
(L) Brad grabs onto Maddox after arriving at Namibia’s Swakopmund
Airport this past Friday. (C) Looks like Brad’s got a new bracelet!
(R) Angelina holds her precious Zahara snuggled in her arms.
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# 322 | mexican_fan | Muchas Gracias Mexican fan!!!! Get to see it again!!My favorite part was when Angelina responded to Ann Curry’s comment about being in Malibu drinking orange juice and she said……..that is what would be really hard!! No schmoozing in Malibu for her. LOVE HER!! Brad looks awsome. Going to watch the video again and go to bed. Sweet dreams all.
I met Brad Pitt once and he was the complete gentleman. Almost kind of shy to be honest. I have never met Jolie. But Pitt, very nice.Many stars here in Hollywood aren’t so it was nice to see.
How long did Brad’s relatonship last with Robin Givens? And do you think they were in love? Robin seems like a tough cookie. She is incredibly smart supposedly and quite beautiful but just seems kinda tough and stubborn.I wonder if they were in love. Anyone know?
327 | I met Brad Pitt | Thanks for sharing that with us…. We are just fans of this new family and we love them and can’t wait for the new baby!!!!However,it is going to be a long wait if she is only 8 months pregnant)…Considering all the lies we had to live with, crap, we can go another 4 weeks :)))) But, this poses a major problem for JA fans, unless they are not capable of counting back :-((((
mexican_fan, thanks for posting the link, cuz the dateline they showed was all about avain flu, so I was a little miffed until you came along :)
*avian
#322 l mexican_fanThanks. I like to see people laugh and happy. I am glad that she shares her positive feelings with people in the world.
#328 I am sure he loved you more.P.S. Loved you in Kalifornia : )
Congratulations again AJ! You were just named the most beautiful person by PEOPLE. And now you made it to "Time 100", an even more prestigious Time magazine. You are simply awesome!
Congratulations again AJ! You were just named the most beautiful person by PEOPLE. And now you made it to "Time 100", an even more prestigious Time magazine. You are simply awesome!
Congratulations again AJ! You were just named the most beautiful person by PEOPLE. And now you made it to "Time 100", an even more prestigious Time magazine. You are simply awesome!
100 yeah!!!!!
# 293 | Original jpf I think you hit the nail on the head. Not sure if that’s who he always was, but I think in the last 4-5 years it has been coming to the surface and I think for the last year or two of his marriage it was probably making him unhappy. I think there are some people, lucky enough to really make it big, who feel they can’t live with themselves if they don’t give back. Springsteen, Bono, certainly Angelina, Gates, the list goes on. The world is blessed for these people of conscience, and I deeply regret that I didn’t see that side of Brad before now.I am reminded of the chapter in Rica’s fanfic with Brad talking to GC about his growing feelings for AJ and GC responding to the "why couldn’t I have met her earlier" question with "you weren’t who you are now and neither was she". I’m just so glad NK dropped out of M&MS.The Real Lou:Your mom is so insightful! I love the little tidbits you give us. I hope you listen to her when it comes to relationships - she seems like the real deal.# 304 | Lori I agree wholeheartedly. I am no fan of ex, but I really feel the time for bashing her is [and probably should always have been] past - unless she comes up with more "sensitivity chip" statements. I think you are right, if we truly like and respect Brad, we should follow HIS lead. After all, she [and by extension her fans] has lost a lot this year - a self inflicted wound no doubt, but a wound nonetheless. Of course, little jokes like FSOJiM are just fine - it’s funny!JARED:I think the new format is just great. I really appreciate being able to click to the page I left at last night and pick up without constant scrolling. Thank you kind sir, you do treat us well.
I just love Angelina she is a true humanitarian. And she looks stunning… I can’t figure out who is more intriguing her or Brad anyway they make an awesome couple and their kids will be something…
JA FOLLOWERS LISTEN UP MY CRYSTAL BALL PREDICT AIN’T GOING TO BE ANY SPLIT ANY TIME SOON SO PACK UP YOUR PITY PARTY AND MOVE ON DOWN TO B LIST!BECAUSE AS YOU SEE ANGIE HAS MET HIS MACTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Morning AllMedullaCrystal Ball eh? Well mine is sea shells and it told me the same thing. So it must be true….True I tells Ya. How are you today? Did you catch the Interview? Oh I can’t wait for Jared to put it up. Hey, here is a thought, we combine our powers and make a protection spell for this family…..huh, huh, Nice idea right? Okay, let me go get my things.Speak of our fine host, guys do you think Jared sleeps? The poor guy is always here, responding to our requests……no demands without complaints…..Yeah, I know it his blog and he makes money….but still, he is by far the most courteous blog host I’ve come across. Let’s just go with the flow, if it takes longer to load……the point is, it gonna load. I personally love this new format, it makes it easier to carry on. For instance, last night I left off at page three and here I am already caught up. You know, it’s really Jared’s fault…..he’s spoilt us so. Remember when he changed the character limit to 400 and we all complained, he upped it for us. Please, let’s all just have it at the back of our minds, that he is doing the best he can….which is the best of all other blogs. *whispers* we don’t want to push him to the point where he won’t listen to us anymore.Original JpfThat was insightful, it makes so much sense that he couldn’t open himself up. Here is a man who’s been stuck with the label "pretty boy" yet he’s more than that, the problem is no one seems interested in what is beneath the pretty face…..that is so sad. Imagine having to much to say about important issues and the person closest to you wants to talk about blond highlights….. Can imagine how he felt when he met AJ, it must have been like "finally!". The way she talked about him, you could tell she not only loves him, she respects him. I doubt AJ would be with a man she doesn’t respect. Every thing the critics see that makes them them think he’s whipped, are the things that makes me know just how in control he is. I truly wish them the best.
HEY AFRICAN, I AM GOOD. ANOTHER GOOD WEEK FOR THE BAMZ+1 FAMILLY AND FANS I TELL YOU. YOU DO NOT EVEN NEED TO PUT A SPELL ON THE HATERS , OUR MAGIC SPELL AND REPELLENT IS COMING SOON ( THE BABY)BELIEVE ME WHEN THAT PRETTY BABY IS BORN THE WORLD IS GOING TO FORGET ABOUT THE STUPID PITY PARTY AND CONGRATULATE AJ & BP FOR THEIR GREAT COLLABORATION ON PRODUCING THE WORLD’S MOST GENETICALY CORRECT BABY.AND I THINK AJ IS GOING TO BE HONORED WITH A STATUE LIKE BRITNEY SPEAR FOR FINALY CHANGING HER MIND TO HAVE A BIOLOGICAL CHILD AND FULFILING BP’S LONG TIME DREAM TO BECOME A FATHER.AJ DOES LOVE AND RESPECT BP. BP IS LUCKY TO HAVE MET HER, HE OPENED UP MORE TO CHARITY WORK SINCE MEETING AJ BECAUSE WHEN HE WAS WITH JA SHE DIDN’T WANT TO SHARE HIS INTEREST HOW SELFISH!NOW BP & AJ ARE A MATCH.GOOD FOR THEM.
HiIt is 1 May, and yes they are still here in Longbeach! On the beach as a matter of a fact and rumour has it that she is buying Burning Shore.The breese is cool, the weather is great and they look stunning.Bye from Longbeach, Namibia
mexican_fan!!!thanks a lot :))
HEY LYNETTE,AJ is buying BURNIG SHORE that’ s great more privacy and many more vacations to come and it will become a hot spot for peolpe all over including the Paparazzi.
#343 - LynetteThank you for the great update - can you actually see them on the beach? How nice that they might be buying Burning Shore. That means many more years of happiness in Namibia to look forward to for this couple!
From Lainey today ( a gossiper who likes AJ):_________________"Time Magazine has named Angelina Jolie on their list of ‘100 People Who Shape Our World’, the latest development in what seems to be a rather obvious campaign to turn her into a living saint, made all the more compelling because she used to sleep with women and kiss her brother and wear Billy Bob’s blood around her neck. Who doesn’t love an extreme makeover??? "_________________________I know that many of you AJ fans value Lainey’s opinions. She may be right or wrong in her views. The point is that MANY people see through this AJ hype this past week, as simply another one of her contrived steering of the media for her benefit. She even has to arrange for posed family pics to represent happiness in the family.She is pitiful.
From Lainey today ( a gossiper who likes AJ):_________________"Time Magazine has named Angelina Jolie on their list of ‘100 People Who Shape Our World’, the latest development in what seems to be a rather obvious campaign to turn her into a living saint, made all the more compelling because she used to sleep with women and kiss her brother and wear Billy Bob’s blood around her neck. Who doesn’t love an extreme makeover??? "_________________________I know that many of you AJ fans value Lainey’s opinions. She may be right or wrong in her views. The point is that MANY people see through this AJ hype this past week, as simply another one of her contrived steering of the media for her benefit. She even has to arrange for posed family pics to represent happiness in the family.AJ is pitifully self-absorbed in her making her image.
yeah, and if you question whether or not you met the love of your life as JA did in an interview with one of those magazines, then it must really wasn’t love in the first place….it’s different being in love to actually loving a person and i think that brad and jen loved each other like best frends and not soulmates. my parents got a divorce about four years ago because they both change and are now happy and married to other people that shared the same goals in life. it just one of those things that happen in life. don’t be in a relationship just to be in it….be in it because you’re happy. And I wish Angie, Brad, and the kids all the best! And Jen and Vince or who ever she feels her ideal mate is.
#347 AJ IS PITIFUL?? ?? NOW NOW, WE ALL KNOW JUST WHO IS BEEN THROWING PITY PARTIES ALL OVER AROUND TOWN AND BLA BLA BLA, BLA BLA BLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SORRY NO BABY , NO BRAD PITT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LONG LIVE BAMZ+ NEW BABY.
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