Angelina Jolie Gives Lecture as Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science
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- Published on Thursday, 22 February 2018 18:45
- Written by US magazine
Nobody overslept and missed this class! Angelina Jolie taught a seminar on Monday, February 19, called “Women, Peace and Security” at the London School of Economics and Political Science.The 42-year-old Oscar winner, who is currently a visiting professor, spoke about human rights violations against women in conflict and their links to gender inequality. Afterwards, Jolie took questions from the class! Jolie delivered her first lecture at the prestigious London-based school in March 2017. “Im a little nervous, feeling butterflies,” she told The Evening Standard. “I hope I do well. This is very important to me.” The By the Sea actress had nothing to be worried about. After the lesson, students took to social media to praise her speech and share photos taken with their celebrity lecturer. “She’ll make an amazing visiting professor. So honored to hear her inaugural lecture at LSE on sexual violence, rape, working w/ refugees,” one student tweeted. Added another: “Incredible lecture by Angelina Jolie.” Jolie and Britain’s former foreign secretary William Hague founded the LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security in 2015. “It is vital that we broaden the discussion on how to advance women’s rights and end impunity for chimers that disproportionately affect women, such as sexual violence in conflict,” Jolie said in a statement to The Guardian last May. “I am looking forward to teaching and to learning from the students, as well as to sharing my own experiences of working alongside governments and the United Nations.”
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Will Continue to Run Miraval Wine
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- Published on Thursday, 22 February 2018 18:42
- Written by Wmagazine
It's been over a year since it was announced that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were getting divorced. One asset they will not be dividing up in the process, however, is their wine estate, Miraval, which houses the chateau where the couple exchanged vows on August 23, 2014. Despite reports from last March that Pitt and Jolie were looking to sell the 1,100-acre estate they purchased for $60 million in 2011 — and since put an estimated $10-12 million into with renovations — “nothing has changed,” a source told People. The parents of six are going to continue to use Miraval “as an investment for their children.” In fact, Miraval's latest release will debut this week — and their names will still be on the bottle. The fifth installment of rosé is even being described as "very certainly our best vintage since we began in 2012," according to Pitt and Jolie's partner, winemaker Marc Perrin. "With magnificent aromas of fragrant white blossom and fruit, the wine retains that touch of distinctive minerality drawn from the limestone soils, that is the hallmark of the greatest French terroirs," he told People. “But what makes this 2017 vintage really stand out is its silky texture which adds a very special dimension to the wine.” Perrin also confirmed that Miraval wouldn't be going up for sale anytime soon to Conde Nast Traveler last January, saying, “For years we’ve seen tabloid reports that the Château de Miraval is for sale, but it’s not true.”
As for the state of their current relationship, Jolie offered an update to Vanity Fair over the summer, saying, “We care for each other and care about our family, and we are both working towards the same goal. I was very worried about my mother, growing up—a lot. I do not want my children to be worried about me. I think it’s very important to cry in the shower and not in front of them. They need to know that everything’s going to be all right even when you’re not sure it is.” Meanwhile, the pair allegedly filed "a court extension to continue to keep their case in the hands of a private judge," per MSN, meaning they have yet to finalize a custody or divorce agreement. Any that Brangelina fans may have for a potential reconciliation is also bolstered by a report from last August alleging that "everyone thinks they are going to get back together. It wouldn’t be surprising if they announced that they’re calling it off and trying to work things out." At least we'll always have Miraval.
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Jovial Angelina Jolie cosies up to human rights activist and First They Killed My Father author Loung Ung on the BAFTAs red carpet
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- Published on Monday, 19 February 2018 11:58
- Written by Daily mail
She her cinematic project First They Killed My Father was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2018 BAFTAs.And Angelina Jolie, 42, beamed as she arrived on the red carpet in a breath-taking designer gown, accompanied by her pal, human rights activist and author, Loung Ung at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.The Oscar-winner looked thrilled to be joined by her long-term friend as they soaked up the glamorous atmosphere together, hugging and joking while they made their way into the star-studded venue.Joined by her important plus one, director Angelina slipped into a strapless custom Ralph & Russo velvet gown for the occasion.The raven-haired beauty's one shouldered number featured a daring thigh-high slit which teased at her slender pins as she posed with her friend on the carpet.The mother-of-six teamed her vintage-inspired attire with a pair of head-turning 33 carat diamond earrings by Graff while her tresses were worked into a sleek chignon.A host of female celebrities walked the red carpet at the BAFTAs with some very important plus ones indeed, bringing along strong female figures who have done their bit to change the world for the better.And on a night where the guests wore black in a bid to support Time's Up,a movement against sexual harassment founded on January 1, 2018, by Hollywood celebrities in response to the Weinstein effect and #MeToo, it perhaps couldn't have come at a better time. Loung Ung, who she has known for 16 years, complemented Angelina and showed her support for the worthwhile initiative by wearing a black full-length gown which featured sheer panelling.Loung wrote the book First They Killed My Father, which Angelina adapted into her directorial passion, which told the story of a young girl's version of the 1975 Cambodian genocide from the child's five-year-old eyes until she turns nine.Deadline previously reported that when Angelina was in Cambodia while in her 20s, she purchased Loung Ung's book from a street corner and became fascinated by the story.She said: 'I didn’t realize how much my education was lacking and how much I needed to learn. This book was an education for me — about refugees and what children go through in a war. I wanted to find Loung.' Angelina revealed that Loung went to Cambodia with her to adopt her eldest son Maddox, 16, and reflected on how she wanted to find the author after reading her book. She shared: 'It was an education about refugees and what children go through in a war. I wanted to find her.'
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Sweet treat! Angelina Jolie enjoys a lollipop while collecting takeaway pizza with daughters Shiloh and Zahara
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 February 2018 20:03
- Written by Daily Mail
She's keen on introducing her six children to a healthy, varied diet.And Angelina Jolie even fried up nutritious bugs for her nine-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne while on a trip to Cambodia last February.But the 42-year-old isn't above ordering pizza to go on a Saturday evening for her brood.The actress was spotted sucking a lollipop as she and daughters Shiloh, 11, and Zahara, 13, picked up the cheesy treat from a pizza parlor near their home in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles.Angelina wore a long, sleeveless black dress and shades for the outing as she and her girls waited while their bodyguard loaded the family's dinner into the back of a black SUV.Shiloh, with her dark blonde hair cut into a cute pixie style, slurped a huge soft drink as she waited.The tween wore a black sweater, khaki cropped cargo pants and flip flops.Her sister Zahara, whom Angelina adopted from Ethiopia as a baby, was decked out in a black T-shirt, black pants and black Nike sneakers.She had the important job of holding onto the family dog, who was on a red lead.Aside from the two girls, Angelina also shares Maddox, 16, from Cambodia; Pax, 14, from Vietnam; and twins Vivienne and Knox, nine, with her estranged husband Brad Pitt.he couple split up in August 2016 but have yet to finalize their divorce.She met the 54-year-old actor when they co-starred in Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2005.Their subsequent affair ended Brad's marriage to Jennifer Aniston.
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Angelina Jolie is honored at the ASC Awards... as it's claimed her ex Brad Pitt 'has kept in touch with newly-split Jennifer Aniston'
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- Published on Monday, 19 February 2018 11:59
- Written by Daily Mail
She received the Board of Governors Award for her contribution to cinema on Saturday night.And Angelina Jolie looked resplendent in a sheer gold gown as she was honored by the American Society of Cinematographers in Hollywood.It comes as it had been claimed by Entertainment Tonight reporter Nancy O'Dell that Angelina's estranged husband, Brad Pitt, has kept in touch with newly split Jennifer Aniston. The trailing floor-length gown showcased the actress's sculpted arms and perfect legs through the glittering fine mesh, decorated with feathered detailing.Angelina received the honor — only non-cinematographer honor handed out by the group — following her fourth film, First They Killed My Father.The award is given to individuals whose body of work has made significant and indelible contributions to cinema, and for filmmakers who have been champions for directors of photography and the visual art form.'Angelina Jolie sets a high standard,' ASC president Kees van Oostrum said announcing the award last month. 'She is a true artist, with a strong vision and collaborative spirit.
'She has also entertained us through her work, but more importantly has brought significant social issues to our attention. For her wide-ranging accomplishments, we are honored to present her with our Board of Governors Award.'Meanwhile, it's been claimed Angelina's ex Brad had been in touch with his ex, Jennifer, as her marriage to Justin Theroux fizzled out.Pitt and Aniston were married from 2000 to 2005, but split immediately before he moved on to his Mr And Mrs Smith co-star Jolie.Pitt and Jolie married and shared six children — three natural, three adopted — before splitting in 2016.This week Aniston announced she was splitting from husband of two years Justin.Entertainment Tonight presenter Nancy O'Dell told the The Mirror Jen and Brad 'have each other's numbers and communicate from time to time.
Jen and Brad have remained friendly.'However a source recently told People: 'They haven’t seen each other in ages. For well over a decade now they have lived totally separate lives and so not surprisingly, they have become totally different people than who they once were when they were together,' an insider told People.But they have texted each other.'They aren’t in regular contact, beyond an occasional text back and forth to wish each other the best when there’s been a new project or big event,' added the source.Pitt and Aniston were married from 2000 to 2005, but split immediately before he moved on to his Mr And Mrs Smith co-star Jolie.Pitt and Jolie married and shared six children — three natural, three adopted — before splitting in 2016.This week Aniston announced she was splitting from husband of two years Justin.Entertainment Tonight presenter Nancy O'Dell told the The Mirror Jen and Brad 'have each other's numbers and communicate from time to time. Jen and Brad have remained friendly.'However a source recently told People: 'They haven’t seen each other in ages. For well over a decade now they have lived totally separate lives and so not surprisingly, they have become totally different people than who they once were when they were together,' an insider told People.But they have texted each other.'They aren’t in regular contact, beyond an occasional text back and forth to wish each other the best when there’s been a new project or big event,' added the source.
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