OlderAngelina Files Vietnam Adoption Papers
The Associated Press just published that Angelina Jolie will be adopting her next child from Vietnam with her partner Brad Pitt. (It was reported by US Weekly last month.)
According to Vu Duc Long, the director of Vietnam’s International Adoption Agency, Angie has tfiled papers to adopt a Vietnamese child, the country’s top adoption official said Friday.
Said Long, “She just filed the papers this week.”
“We consider her like any other American who wants to adopt children from Vietnam. She is not yet married so the file was from her individually. It will take a few months for us to consider this,” he added.
A source close to Angie said, “The process began shortly after Shiloh was born. It has been a long process and she is now simply waiting for further information.”
Brad and Angie have three children — Maddox, 5, Zahara, 2, and Shiloh, 9 months.
Maddox was adopted from Cambodia, Zahara was born adopted from Ethiopia, and baby Shiloh was born to the couple in Namibia.
Brad and Angie spent Thanksgiving in Vietnam, where they visited the Tam Binh orphanage, on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City. Thanks, NM!
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Sophie, I never said I was a PhD, it is all of you that claim you are so smart and everyone else is so dumb. Ya know considering this site is so educational .. LOL.
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credit:lola Says:
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Thanks for re-posting :) Btw, I had to add a #1 to my name since a hater apparently stirred things up the either night under the name “lola.”
#227 Questions seriously says:
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actually, I don’t think any of us proclaimed the expert status that you annointed us with! but hey, I guess it’s hard for you to keep track…being in Kindergarten and all….
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jen has issues Says:
ouch.
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isitreallythatserious
LMAO are you serious? that would actually mean that I cared about any of you … no angry here. Been a very funny afternoon, alot of laughs. I would speak to your team members better known as “team angry or crazy”. Popping blood pressure meds and typing in bold and caps ..
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jen has issues Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 3:37 pm - flag comment
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Hmm, tides turning against her perhaps?
NY Lurker Says:
December 9th, 2006 at 9:57 pm
Anyway, it never ceases to amaze me how a millisecond of a picture can tell a million stories - suddenly everyone is an expert in analyzing what people thinking in that moment, not to mention, everyone seems to have some kind of parental opinions….I do not think anyone of us wants to be lectured at, about how we raised our children. Just because Brad and Angelina are actors, it doesn’t mean that they are clueless and incapable of raising their children properly, according to what they think is best - I bet you, their children will grow up as sophisticated thinkers, and more enlightened than a lot of us. From what I see, their kids have all the comforts and love from their parents.
As for the people who spewed vicious and heinous words against Angelina and her children - These are awful words that only a wrathful person can do. It was obvious that whoever was spewing vile things, was projecting his/her own miseries and sufferrings. I pity those who cannot let go off their pain - their viciousness will poison the soul, and will take them to oblivion.
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you said it best. thank you !!!!
Hailey Says:
December 12th, 2006 at 9:37 am
Hey Everyone-
If you go to celebrity baby blog they have the separate scans from the issue- there is an absolute precious, precious close-up of Shiloh which is the cutest thing- check it out!
Such an amazingly beautiful family- inside & out- there is absolutely nothing uppity or snobbish about them- they truly come across as very humble individuals- with the good sense to realize that they are most fortunate and therefore feel a need to give back and do what they can to help those that are less fortunate… such a breath of fresh air and so rare when most of hollywood/stars are so selfish, arrogant and only care about their own self-image and the amount of $$$ they can acquire… if only others would follow their lead…
kk1 Says:
Angelina and Brad are totally together and happy now, have managed somehow in the crazy world they inhabit to form a tightknit family with three children, travel the world together as a family, and somehow coordinate their professional work obligations with their humanitarian interests.
Angelina is excelling at motherhood, Brad is excelling at fatherhood, and they are both hands on parents who do not leave their children to be raised by a nanny 99% of the time as many do.
They also find ways to treasure each other one on one on a regular basis, not neglecting or ignoring each other’s wants and needs. Both look at each other as if the other is their sun and moon and all the planets in one person. They are in physical contact constantly connecting with each other, even if only walking together or sitting near one another. Their bodies lean toward one another as if magnets.
Angelina is demonstrating that her family comes first in her life, then her humanitarian work, and then maybe movie roles, which has turned some people’s view of her upside down. Brad is demonstrating that he is supportive of Angelina, both in their family life, professionally as with Plan B producing AMH, and with her humanitarian issues and interests which he now shares as Angelina shares his. They both radiant contentness and fulfilled lives. They both seem to have thrown all of themselves, invested all they have into making their relationship all that it can be.
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African Girl Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 12:08 pm - flag comment
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you are sooooooooo right! Believe it or not, my grandparents in my father’s side actually had 18 kids, and four of them died. In my mom’s side, they had 11. This is actually normal, especially in the Philippines. And my own parents has 5. so….
sigh…nvmd. It’s hard to argue w/ people whose mind is already set in hatred. We try…but I don’t know if it’s registering.
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Questions seriously? Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 3:53 pm - flag comment
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isitreallythatserious
LMAO are you serious? that would actually mean that I cared about any of you … no angry here. Been a very funny afternoon, alot of laughs. I would speak to your team members better known as “team angry or crazy”. Popping blood pressure meds and typing in bold and caps ..
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You actually expect yourself to be taken seriously when you still talk about in things in terms of Team this or Team that? Freaking hell, this ain’t junior high!
I think it is great they are adopting, Brad is 43, why wait, look at the old dudes in their 60’s and 70’s having kids, now that I think is unfair to those children. What I wonder about though is what happens if something happnes to Angie, God forbid but , look at the whole ANS mess..Brad still has not officially adopted Maddox and Zahara. Right now he legally only has rights to Shiloh, so what if something happened to Angie, who would get the children? An attorney stated when he filed to change their names to his that there is a long waiting period for the adoption to go through, and if he gets married after filing to adoption then the process stops, and he then has to start over, and that delays it for another year. I don’t know the law, but it made me wonder what would happen , would he be left to fight for custody of the kids since he legally is not their father? What about this next one, he may be daddy in his heart and soul but in the eyes of the law he isn’t. What if they ever split up and they are not legally his, what rights does he have? That would be a concern I would think. Would the children then go to Angies next of kin? What about medical concerns, does he get any say on that? Isn’t this what the fight for same sex marraige is about, to protect the children as well as finances and health care. Whether they believe in marriage or not, at least it would protect his rights as a parent if they were married before this next adoption. Is anyone on here a lawyer that would know the answer to these questions. I ask because my cousin was in this situation, resident of Florida, and when his girlfriend died, he lost the baby, she went to his girlfriends her sister. She had adopted from overseas too. She was only 2 years old when mommy died in a car accident, but he was very attached to her. Took him a very long time to deal with it, the sister lives in a different state, so while he can visit, it is not often. Very difficult for him, he wishes they had gotten married , but just never realized how it could complicate things that they didnt’.
Curious Says: 2007 at 11:53 am
To all of the HATERS-please free your mind so you can get through the day without obsessing over Brad and Angie. you people are so miserable. Carrying all of this hate and rage on the inside.
you haters must spend every waking moment with Brad and Angie on your mind. Your family is suffering, boyfriends and husbands, kids,pets ,jobs, simply because you are filled with so much hate and want revenge on A/B for being beautiful and in lust and love.
You jerks should follow in your idols (Aniston) footsteps,take up yoga or meditation, stay away from the happy candy or powder okay,do something to get you mind back from the J/Pitts.
I feel sorry for you. How can you people allow yourselves to hate so much about nothing. Two people called it quit,one man has moved on with his life. Move on with yours,stop sitting around waiting for something to happen so you can twist it and spin it so you can say- ah hah see bad karma caught up to him for loving Angie and the kids.
Lainey was so right about one thing.
Jennifer’s fans are the most vile and racist people. Time and time
again, her fans prove that. What a sad and miserable
thing for Jennifer. Her fans are all emotionally
unstable and insecure people who also have racist
opinions.
#238 Katia,Maddox’s and Zahara’s adoption was final before Shiloh was born.Brad told that in his News Week interview last summer.It takes 6 to 9 months for adoption to become final.So no need for your “concern.”
I suspect that some of these haters would be happy if BP and AJ spent their millions on designer shopping sprees, mega mansions, yachts, “happy”, million dollar platinum vibrators, rather than invest in a child’s life. If this news is true, then I greatly admire them. They are giving hope to another child and bringing them into a household full of love and laughter. That child has just won the adoption lottery. I think it is great and haters are singing the same old tune. They really should get new “talking points”. You see the same old tired arguments over and over, blog after blog. At first it was it is too soon for AJ to get pregnant and have Shiloh. Now it is too soon to adopt another child. I do not think, “Haters Anonymous” will help some of these people.
BP and AJ just continue to live their lives, growing their family and building their careers. You got to love it. BP has finally obtained the family he has longed and begged for. AJ is a compassionate woman who loves children. BP has found a woman who is not only sexy and beautiful but one who shares his dreams. I wish them all the best. Those children are truly blessed. Best wishes to BAMZS+1.
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Questions seriously? Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 3:53 pm - flag comment
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isitreallythatserious
LMAO are you serious? that would actually mean that I cared about any of you … no angry here. Been a very funny afternoon, alot of laughs. I would speak to your team members better known as “team angry or crazy”. Popping blood pressure meds and typing in bold and caps ..
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Never said that I was a part of a team for I didn’t then or now believe in that crap. Yet for someone who doesn’t care about it…you brought it up. So what size do you want for that “Team bitter as h### and I have no life, so I go post about a couple I supposely don’t like” shirt? XXXL to fit all those bitter pills you have been taking the last few months?
what an exhilirating ride this has been today! I usually just “lurk”, today I posted, what a rush!
Thanks JJ for all the BAMZS news. BP and AJ, in particular, are inspirational in all they do. I am in the midst of reading her “Journals from My Travels”. Though I certainly do not profess to be an expert on what she feels and what she knows, she certainly inspires me to put my best foot forward, and give a little of myself in various ways. I hope she instills that sense in many of us!
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You are right it is not jr high is grade school. I have watched the immature behavior from many of the bamzs fans, so please do not act like it is not part of this site.
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from Curious Says:
Curious myself? Thanks. Why does everyone that does not agree with you freaks have to be a fan of Jens? Curious, how you claim that Brad had moved over Jen but none of you can? Curious, why do all of you freaks all lead the road back to Jen? Curious, why do all the freaks of nature all use the word hate when someone does not agree with you? Have any of actually even looked that word up?? Hate is a very strong word and you all throw it around like nothing. Very strange world you all live in, my guess is you voted for Bush and probably twice! Ekkk .. bless your lonely families and friends. Off to the real world .. you all should check it out sometime.
I don’t think it was, only the name change. His petition to file for adoption was final.
My concern is genuine, the adoption was not to be final until sometime this year according to the attorney, so while that may be close, this next child will still be vulnerable, because he will have to petiton to adopt this one, and the waiting period starts again, so I think my concern is a valid one since I watched my cousin and continue to do so go through hell . It is a valid question. Technically, this child from Vietmam will be Angelinas, not Brad’s legally. It does not matter how much you love your child, if you can not even make a medical decision for them in the even the legal parent is unavailble.
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isitreallythatserious? Says:
swearing is a sign of anger or aggression, but hey feel free to call me names, insult overwgt ppl because it reflects well on how bitter you are not! LOL. See what I mean to the person who said I was jr high hmmm …
Whether Jen looked the same or not the same after nose job is not relevant at all. Nose job is not a topic to discuss. It is a silly gossip that keeps the readers stupid.
I agree that Jen wouldn’t be well-known (I would not say she is famous), if she were not married with Brad Pitt and didn’t get so many attention with her divorce.
Playing a role for 10 years doesn’t demand a lot of acting talent; it’s like going to the same Mall for 10 years. Additionally, it would be very worse, if people who watched TV for 10 years wouldn’t know her. Watching Friends for a decade (!) one can get a kind of a Friends’ brain-wash and silly.
I have seen “Break-up” and I am really sorry. I couldn’t finish watching the whole movie. It was so boring - no tension or passion at all. If Jen were not so well-known because of the reasons mentioned above, I am sure she wouldn’t have got that role in the Break-Up. There are many other actresses who would play much better and the Break-up would be perhaps not too bad.
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bdj Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 4:18 pm - flag comment
…. If this news is true, then I greatly admire them. They are giving hope to another child and bringing them into a household full of love and laughter…
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Exactly! Instead of being happy that one child will be spared the experience of growing up in an orphanage, the haters focus on negative possibilities that amount to nothing but wishful thinking on their part. If you ask any orphan whether they prefer being one of four children in a loving household or one of hundreds of kids in an orphanage, which choice do you think they would prefer?
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sophie Says:
March 2nd, 2007 at 4:22 pm - flag comment
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Glad you came out to play sophie.
From all accounts, BP has legally adopted Maddox and Zahara. BP is a successful businessman. He knows how to handle and protect his interest. People do not give him enough credit. The man has not become a 20 million dollar actor with backend profits, real estate investor and formed a Production company without having some sense. BP and AJ are committed partners and will do everything to protect the interest of their children. AJ is not some wicked witch that will take BP’s children away from him. She is not a vindictive woman who only knows how to smear an ex. Let them worry and protect their children. It is a full time job taking care of our own lives.
Jen the Chin spends so much time lyposuctioning, botoxing, face peeling and exercising, visiting the plastic surgeon, I wonder what she is gonna do when she reaches middle-age and those hormones hick in and your body changes, and there is nothing you can do, because hormones rule. She will probably commit suicide.
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