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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".
(Continued after the jump, more pictures in the gallery)
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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I think IMHOP they should have another unratedunrated version…LOL…# 44 | Estelle LOL I know huh?? what was up with the skirt? But i have to admit BP’s ass is cute..lmao way better than that X’s photoshopped cover.
#30|The Truth Prevail|-Maybe it’s your first time you’re reading Laineys articles about BAMZS.She basicaly believes that everything is planed and manipulative.She have said similar things about B/A in the past.That does not mean she is right.Personaly i’d never put a lot of gredit in Laineys words.It’s just another gossip blog which sometimes happened to be right and sometimes not.Actualy her site is called Lainey gossip.It’s all about GOSSIP after all.
ATTN all ‘MARRIAGE TRAIN’ passengers - LOL!Hey — does anyone else think it’s odd that Brad & Angie, addressed the marriage thing by speaking ONLY of a ceremony,’ when they denied ‘wedding’ talk??Yet again, no one asked if they were ALREADY married. :-DThey’s hitched y’all - I can feel it….I just wanna know when they’re going to come out with it.
# 47 | julia | - ITA with that statement as well. Right now the kids are the most important things. I think they will eventually get marry but not right now. I am glad they are coming back home soon
# 30 | The Truth Prevailyeah i didn’t know if it was just me, but i can recall in months before, Lainey was a huge brangie fan/supporter and couldn’t help but gush about them…..envying their wild sex and so forth. But now she rarely says anything affirmative about them and recently she has been looking more like a faniston, from saying "nice" things about her, to supporting her movie. Wtf is that about?!(umpteenth posting attempt!)
***********MERCI*************Everyone looks fabulous. Angelina is just GLOWING!!!!!!!!!! She looks every bit the Ambassador that she is.
I love this Statement: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.————————————————–Angie’s mom is probaby over the moon right now, just to think that in a couple days she will be able to hold her newest granddaughter, that is sweet
they’re weird.
Just saw a commercial for Access Hollywood, where its said "Brangelina speaks…" so I believe thats where we can see the press conference, and I think other people can confrim this.JARED you rock the casbah!!! keepin’ us updated on BAMZs…… "I come to this site ’bout fittyleven times"
Ok…just for fun…on the 6 small pictures…pic. #3-did Angie looked like she was thinking…" ok, please wrap it up…I need to pump" LOL>….
"There is nothing in the air. The focus is the kids, and we are obviously extremely committed to the children and as parents together," Jolie told a news conference. "So that kind of says it for us, and to have a ceremony on top of it is nothing."Well, if that’s not ROMANCE, I don’t what is!Ugh.I give them a year…AT BEST!
# 57 | bla hmm your understanding is different–very shallow.
Angie looks so serene and happy and Brad looks like he’s shed years of fatigue a worries! He looks younger, she’s absolutely glowing and they are beautiful. I wish for them some peace and tranquility to raise and enjoy their family. Seems they have enough love to fill the whole world! If only!
They’re coming home soooooooonnnnnnnnnn!!!!I hope they take a private jet in do that no paps can get to them at the airport. Imagine the homecoming. How exciting! Brad must be in heaven. Blessings to this family.
#63 |jizzy|-This statment is an absolute proof of their commitment,their love,and their equai goals in life.To be partners and have a happy family together.Just because a high profile wedding it’s not their priority that does not mean that they don’t love each other.But who the hell am i kiding.Believe whatever you want.I’m not tallking to walls any more.Your comment proves your shallow mind.
anon 85!You think that’s an appropriate dress? We know that sluttelina is proud of her new, big tits but I just find it very disturbing that she is wearing a dress with such a deep cleavage, when she ususally never does. Maybe the hormones made her extra-nuts.
Jizzy is frose7. She ******* no matter what.
wow, beautiful and smart - a winning combination in such a great couple! the fact that the local namibian press got the scoop of a brangelina conference WITH quotes means that those hello pics are now almost essentially worthless. these two really know how to toy with the media. good on them - almost makes me ashamed for checking out the papparazi snaps…
57 | bla See here now is what I call a Typical JenJen fan. Honey you’are the one who is pathetic. You’ve never heard of tongue in the cheek statement? Obviously, he was trying to say Namibia was free from Paps until the got there. Before you tell someone displaying their breast is distasteful, go tell JenJen to put her nipples in a shelf.At least Ms. Jolie can proudly display hers knowing it’s been used for it’s real purpose and not in an attempt claim some lame ass sexiness. And what the heck is wrong with having a Passport? Just Bitching for Bitching sake. JenJen has taught y’all well.
I swear, that article of Lainey’s is just plain catty (for lack of a better word). Why should the Jolie-Pitts go to all the trouble of living their lives around the X’s schedule? Didn’t they do that with the down low thing to spare the X’s feelings all throughout their courtship? So what did they get for it? The X and her little digs and pity parties in order to get them down. The X didn’t care who she hurt when she was lashing out in public. Now Lainey is jumping to her defense? What a two-faced b—h Lainey is! Her source probably clammed up on her so she’s getting back at Brad and the baby.Anyway, go Angie! You are a beautiful woman. I know that now, haters will knock you down for those fleshy boobs and arms. Although at first, it was AJ was too skinny, now they’ll say she’s fat. Just wait and see. A good thing the baby is not a bony pruny little thing or they will say it’s because AJ wasn’t taking care of herself during the pregnancy. Oh, wait, they were already saying that before Shiloh even came out of her womb.The other posters here who suspected that TBU was shown to coincide with the baby’s arrival were probably right on the money. The pregnancy was already out in January so they had a fair assessment of when it will be due. If it was indeed *** for tat but could anybody blame Brad if it was true? I blame VV for the TBU’s playdate. Too bad JA was caught in the crossfire.
Okay so after reading the article I am now joining the “They’re married already” bandwagon. Why? Because these two never just come flat out and say “No we are not married.” They have said “No, there are no wedding plans.” And if they are already married then that is a true statement. They have said “We have no plans.” Which again is true. But never no we are not married and reportes neve come out and ask either. I guess they think that these two will have a wedding like Brad and Jen (huge) I don’t know but I know they never as straight out.Well you read and decide for yourselves as time moves on but I’m thinking that these two are already a Mr. and Mrs. (not Smith)JOLIE AND PITT DENY WEDDING RUMOURS Hollywood couple BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE denied rumours they plan to marry following the birth of their daughter SHILOH NOUVEL last month (27MAY06), but insisted they are committed to bringing up their three children together. The MR + MRS SMITH co-stars started dating last year (05) after Pitt split from his wife JENNIFER ANISTON. Pitt formally adopted Jolie’s adopted children MADDOX and ZAHARA MARLEY in December (05). At a press conference earlier today (07JUN06) in Swakopmund, Namibia - where the actress gave birth to Shiloh Nouvel - Jolie said, "There is nothing in the air. The focus is the kids, and we are obviously extremely committed to the children and as parents together. "So that kind of says it for us, and to have a ceremony on top of it is nothing." Turning to Namibian nationals at the conference, Pitt said, "We have been able to have a very special, peaceful time for our family here, exploring your country and more importantly helping with the delivery of our daughter Shiloh. So for that we are eternally grateful." The couple said they plan to leave Namibia - where they have spent the past two months - in the coming days.07/06/2006 17:41
to:#57 bla===================**** u angie is the best so **** off angie 4 life!
Jared, serious thanks for abundance of Jolie-Pittt pic’s and scoop these last few weeks (and before). It’s been a kings ransom of info, and it just keeps getting better & better. Jared is the man, and JUSTJARED.com is the joint!jpf
They did well by coming out with baby pic to people mag and press conference for their first appearence together since ANGIE gave birth to baby Shiloh this way when they coming to the US the paparazzi will not jump on them for the 5 million dollar picture but I am sure they still are taking position as we speak hiding in the bushes by the private airport and waiting for them.
I think they might be trying to throw us off of the wedding. My guess is they WILL marry after the adoption is finalized.
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