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Swakopmund, Namibia :: Angelina and Brad Pitt confirmed Wednesday that their newly-born daughter Shiloh Nouvel will have a Namibian passport.
"Shiloh will receive a Nambian passport, so we shall return," Pitt said at the couple’s first public appearance since the May 27 birth.
The Hollywood glamour pair spoke to local journalists at a press briefing at the four-star Hansa Hotel in Swakopmund at the edge of the Namib desert where Jolie gave birth by Caesarian Section.
"We couldn’t have picked a better place to have our child," said Jolie, looking healthy and relaxed in a black dress. Pitt agreed: "We are very proud that our daughter was born here".
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Pitt said the couple had "done their homework" before deciding on Namibia as the birthplace of their first biological and third child.
"The health of our daughter and Angie’s was imperative. We’ve had absolute top-notch medical assistance," Pitt said.
The couple reiterated their gratitude to the people of the sparsely populated country, which has come under intense media interest since their arrival two-and-a-half months ago.
"We are eternally grateful to the Namibian people," Pitt said. "Namibia is one of Africa’s best kept secrets - until we came of course."
The couple had been "afforded a lifestyle here we could not have anywhere else" and that Namibia has been "a wonderful place to be with our kids."
The couple said they planned to remain in the country for just a few more days before returning to the United States. "Just a few more days. My mother is dying to see the baby," Jolie said.
On the tight security around the couple, Jolie said they had wished this had not been necessary but felt "the birth should be done in a way that was peaceful."
Pitt explained that having "a child with a bounty on its head" before its birth, had brought about the need for bodyguards to shield the family.
On future career plans, Pitt said he would begin work on the latest in the Ocean movie series in August while Jolie planned to concentrate on the needs of her three children - the newborn and four-year-old Maddox and one-year-old Zahara.
The couple were accompanied by Namibian first lady Penehupifo Pohamba (pictured above) regional governor Samuel Nuujoma and Child Welfare Minister Marlene Mungunda as they spoke to journalists for about 30 minutes, posed for photographs and signed autographs.
A day after their daughter was born, the couple announced they would provide 300,000 dollars for the refurbishment of hospitals in Namibia. Jolie, a United Nations goodwill ambassador, discovered Namibia some years ago while filming a movie there. [AP]
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the haters/bashers will say whatever they want to say and believe it in theirselves. no matter what they do, this family is like a bitter pill for them, they hate it but still take it. so go take your pill and shut up!
I love these two! Two people in love, helping others in need, entertainers, and parents…I’m not saying their perfect but they are doing certainly SOMETHING right! I wish only the best for them!Thanks Jared! These lil tid-bits gets me through the day!
# 582 | cynthia | I agree with you! Their false reality is crashing down right before them like a tidal wave. Everything they have believed is turning out to be untrue and they cant handle what IS true. All this hate today is just their last gasps as they drown in their own pool of disillusionment. You almost have to pity them… but.. why add skin crawling to their suffering?
the haters/bashers will say whatever they want to say and believe it in theirselves. no matter what they do, this family is like a bitter pill for them, they hate it but still take it. so go take your pill and shut up!
544 that troll is Shell from dlisted. She comes here to post nasty things about Brangie. She is in love with JA. She steals names too.Wow, awsome pics JJ.
# 590 | African Girl | - Hey AG, that was funny with the french woman. I am glad that you got there okay.
people mag add 50 cents for this issue! and yes just jared blog was mention by mark stines!we love jared!keep it up!
The media mongering continues…is there anything these poeple do that isn’t focused on photo ops and media attention? I know it’s the way of Hollywood, its’s their job..but these two people are just into it wayyy too much. Rather sad that they crave so much attention… (should have done what others do to minimize media craze: let the paps snap away from the beginning to simply devalue the thrill of catching a glimpse. They are either really stupid or experts at this media game)
I swear it’s Angie’s cleavage that has sent Aniston fans over the edge today. They were probably hoping Shiloh would be a troll, and she turned out gorgeous. Then today they see a beautiful, sensuous, happy Angie with huge mommy-breasts–right next to an adorable Brad–and it’s just too much to bear. Get a life! Go see JA’s ******* movie or something. # 588 | kidi**************Kidi, this bears repeating! Way to go hon’ - you’ve cheered me up…am still laughing. LOL
hey guys! i’m kinda stumped on what to write for the next fic. all this baby shiloh pic press conference etc etc has me overstimulated and i’m having trouble focusing on what story i want to tell next. any ideas? i’m kinda thinking on braddy’s first christmas, but it hasn’t spoken to me yet.
I have come to the conclusion that X’s fans are all emotionally disturbed.# 481 | anon ++++++++++++You’re too polite, Anon. I believe the words you should have used are "******* crazy"…on a good day.
TO…. 571 army wife, if you call ange’s ugly, I think nobody in the world is beautiful even yourself must be super ugly!!!!!. They both look happy . Love them.
brad’s statment "namibia is one africa’s best secrets, until we came of course" is said in a more self deprecating way, i don’t see anything cocky about it or demeaning in any other way. he probably meant that namibia is a secret hideaway and when they came the place was jolted, he meant to say something like an apology that despite which the people remain still understanding and hospitable.
I bet Brad is going to have a wonderful fathers day this year. When is fathers day in the US? Both my parents are dead so I usually try to avoid paying attention to these holidays but I will this year.. thinking about how happy brad will be.
# 598 | CLINIQUA | - ITA with you, the national enquirer are trash. It is sad when they print fault stuff like that especially at a time like this; they are trying to be sensational and shocking anybody in their right mind would know that this story is bullshit, and you are right, they are some people out there who are going to pick this story and run with it because of their hatred for AJ and BP; but we know better. So my cyber friend cheers up :)
# 598 | CLINIQUA |I feel you Cliniqua, I really feel you. I feel sullied that I know about the headline, cos I refuse to read any of it. It is a crying shame what this couple have had to deal with. I hope they sue their asses and make an example out of NE, maybe, just maybe, the rest will back off.Now Cliniqua, you need to reload and take your anger on some of these annoying misfits on this thread tonight.OFF TOPIC: Did you get my response to your message? Thanks for that I really needed it.
I agree a lot of these comments are coming from one person who hates AJP. Dlisted, that lady who stalks Angie and Brad with hate.I am so happy for rhe Jolie-Pitts, they deserve the best.
I feel bad for them having to hide the baby so here is some advice so they can have peace an quiet.Shut up!No press conferences, no PR flack giving out info, nothing. Do like Prince or even Adam Sandler, its possible to be unbothered IF you want to.BUT lets be honest, they have done everything possible these past 2 years to milk publicity from their romance (sure wasnt their movie) without doing anything. They DONT want to be just any shmo who can walk out of the street, if this did happen, they would fire their PR people right away. These past two years have NOT been an accident but a very cooordinated series of events, not unlike Tomkat, designed to maximize publicity.This crazy ***** was considered a lunatic 2-3 years ago and was the butt of jokes for her bily bob fetish and her brother snogging, and the build up these past 2 years has been genial but TOTALLY planned.So enjoy the baby folks, but never feel sorry for them. This is exactly what they wanted no matter waht they say.I felt pretty neutral about them until they did the whole pick a country to be born shtick and then naming a child the New Messiah: that is REALLY f***ed up.
I never buy celebrity mag. english or non-english. I can always got what I want from the internet. but not this time, I’ll definitely going to get copy of People and Hello, these mag. are very expensive in our country, but I’ll get it in support of their charity.
# 615 | Ivyjune 17th. brad goes from no gifts to 3 in one year. that man’s head has got to be spinning!
I felt pretty neutral about them until they did the whole pick a country to be born shtick and then naming a child the New Messiah: that is REALLY f***ed up.SURE YOU DID… liar
# 496 | uh_oh Gee, the Enquirer is a little late on that train. These rumors have been going around for months. Supposedly some guy who used to be a reporter for the NY Posts Page Six claims to have slept with her back in August 2005 when she was in NYC shooting TGS. He claimed she slept with him to keep some story she didn’t want Brad to know about out of publication. (Nice guy, huh? Blackmails her and then told everyone. No wonder nobody can stand gossip columnists!) I’m not sure if he’s with the Post anymore but he runs some online blog (jossip.com). Oddly enough I believe his name is "Jared" - Jared Paul Stern, I believe. That’s IF that’s the rumor that the Enquirer is talking about.
619: Stop your hate. It will do you no good. This power couple and their family, are on the number 1 list. I love these guys.
# 620 | gitane Thank you!
EVERYONE hates the BAMZ fans. # 509 | CanadianChic +++++++++++++++++++++Like we give a flying ****. EVERYONE hates stupid people, but that doesn’t keep you from posting your drivel.
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