Angelina Jolie advises women who fear being abused over the holidays: 'Talk to someone ... be connected for emergencies'
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 December 2020 09:54
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Angelina Jolie had powerful advice for women who fear being abused over the holidays.The 45-year-old actress, as part of her Special Envoy duties with United Nation's for its 16 Days of Activism campaign, told Harper's Bazaar that women should 'talk to someone, try to find allies and be connected for emergencies' in an effort to safeguard themselves and their children amid potentially-violent situations.'For example, you can agree a code word with a friend or family member, which tells them if you are facing an emergency,' Jolie said. 'Begin to build a network and gain knowledge.'The Maleficent actress said that people in a person's immediate circle, unfortunately, might not be always be the quickest to aid: 'It’s sad to say, but you can’t assume all friends and family will always want to believe and support you. Often it will be strangers who help. Or other victims, support groups, or faith groups.' The Oscar-winner stressed that 'above all,' women need to 'be careful' depending on the situation they are in.'Only you really know the danger you are in, and until you find your support outside, you may feel quite alone,' said the Come Away star. She said that for people who are confided in about abuse, people should 'take it seriously and stand by them, listen to them' and not 'judge them.'Try to understand the huge emotional, financial and legal pressures they are likely facing, including the pressure to stay silent about what has happened to them. And be aware that they may well be suffering trauma and PTSD.' She also shared insights to help people who suspect a friend, relative or child might be a victim of domestic abuse. 'If it has even crossed your mind that someone you know might be vulnerable in this way, try to stay close and present in their lives,' Jolie said. 'Make it clear that you are there for them. 'Another thing we can all do is educate ourselves. Learn about domestic violence. Learn how trauma affects our health and can lead to biological changes, particularly in children. Take these issues seriously.'Jolie last month spoke in Seoul at the Second International Conference on Action with Women and Peace for the UNHCR. She said 'that domestic violence has grown sharply worse during the pandemic; and that the number of people displaced by conflict and persecution - over half of them women and children - has doubled in a decade.' The UN reported that prior to the COVID-19 shutdown, as many as 243 million females were abused by their partner, with less than 40 percent reporting the abuse. More resources are available via Futures Without Violence and UN Women.
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'Paranoid' Angelina Jolie Lives In 'Constant Fear' Her Kids Will Get Kidnapped
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- Published on Monday, 07 December 2020 12:36
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Does “paranoid” Angelina Jolie live in “constant fear” that one of her six children could be kidnapped and held for ransom? One tabloid quoted a former bodyguard who said, “It’s all about money.” Gossip Cop looked into the claims and came to a judgment of our own. Angelina Jolie In "Constant Fear?" “Paranoid Angie Fears Kids In The Crosshairs” read the sensationalized headline out of the National Enquirer. The tabloid insisted Angelina Jolie lived “in constant fear” that one of her children would be targeted in a kidnapping or a ransom attempt. According to a “former bodyguard,” Mark “Billy” Billingham, “It’s all about the money.” Billingham is perhaps best known for his stint on SAS Australia, a reality series where celebrities are put through physical and psychological tests from an elite team of ex-Special Forces soldiers. His biggest claim to fame, however, is the fact that he worked for Jolie back when she and Brad Pitt were still together for a year and a half. According to the tabloid, he’s spent that time “patrolling the perimeter” for the family. Billingham asserted that Jolie feared that her and Pitt’s combined fortune “provided plenty of incentive” for would-be-criminals to target her children.“Angie and Brad are very worried about who goes near the children,” Billingham continued. The tabloid never goes into detail about how Jolie was supposedly “paranoid,” or why the assessment of a former member of Jolie’s security team has any relevance now. According to Billingham and the tabloid’s own admission, he worked for the family nearly five years ago. Why bring this up now as if it's something happening currently? Besides, Jolie has reason to worry about her children’s safety. She’s a very visible public figure, so it makes sense that she’d do everything she could to protect her kids. That’s just what any mother would do. Nothing about that makes her “paranoid” or is proof that she lives in “constant fear” as the outlet suggested. There’s no evidence that Jolie is doing anything out of the ordinary for a mother in her position to look after her kids.The Enquirer has long held a barely concealed disdain for Angelina Jolie and it’s evident in every story about the actress that the tabloid publishes. Last year the tabloid reported that Jolie’s daughter, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, was “begging” her father Brad Pitt to save her. Gossip Cop checked in with our own source close to the situation who assured us the rumor was not true. Just a few months back, the tabloid accused Jolie of deliberately starving herself as a twisted way to force Pitt to capitulate to her child custody demands in court. That couldn’t be further from the truth, we found. This tabloid has lost all semblance of decency.
Angelina Jolie Still 'Casually Hooking Up' With Random Women?
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- Published on Monday, 07 December 2020 12:31
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Following her split from Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie has put most of her focus into raising her children. However, last year, a tabloid alleged the actress had a string of hookups with women. Gossip Cop looked into the story when it came out, but since some time has passed, we’re taking a look back at this piece.Angelina Jolie Explored Her Bi-Sexuality Again? Last December, NW reported Jolie re-explored her sexuality after the end of her marriage. While it’s no secret the actress is openly bisexual, according to an insider, Jolie “enjoyed little dates and casual flings with both guys and girls over the past year, but she's definitely curious about this whole new LGBTQ world that's available now.” The source further revealed the Gia actress studied other stars such as Kristen Stewart and Miley Cyrus and how they handled the spotlight while dating other women. The unnamed informant added Jolie “had every intention of keeping her private life private, but sometimes things don't go to plan.” The insider maintained Jolie “wanted to be ready in case she's caught out with one of her new friends. She doesn't care so much about what the world thinks, more about the kids - and they're all behind whatever makes her happy."
Did An Old Flame Help Angelina Find Dates? The outlet then purported Jolie “reconnected” with actress Jenny Shimizu, whom Jolie reportedly had a brief fling with during the 90s, and Shimizu set Jolie up on blind dates. According to the source, Shimizu sent Jolie daily emails with "women to meet, from yoga instructors to goth tattoo artists." The informant concluded Jolie, “ just wanted to have no-strings fun. She wants to cut loose for over the first time in a decade. And now that the kids are older, there's no reason why she shouldn't do it!" No, Angelina Jolie Didn't Hook Up With Women, Or Anyone For That Matter. Gossip Cop busted the phony report at the time. After revisiting the article, it’s clear the story is still inaccurate. If Angelina Jolie did publicly date any women, we’re quite sure everyone would've known about it. Also, as we stated, the Wanted star's primary concern is her children amid her current divorce drama with Pitt. Plus, Gossip Cop ran the narrative by a source close to Jolie. Our reputable source told us the piece was fabricated.Additionally, this isn’t the first bogus account we’ve corrected from NW about Jolie. Two years ago, Gossip Cop busted the tabloid for alleging Jolie dated Keanu Reeves. Last June, we corrected a report from the publication for asserting Jolie's health was deteriorating. Obviously, the magazine can’t be trusted.
Angelina Jolie puts on a chic display in a pair of black leather boots as she stops by a party supply store with son Knox Léon, 12, to stock up on wrapping paper
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- Published on Monday, 07 December 2020 07:25
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She recently shared a tidbit about life at home with her six children during an interview with TIME's first-ever Kid Of The Year Gitanjali Rao.And Angelina Jolie was spotted out with 12-year-old son Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt on Saturday afternoon as they hit up a party supply store in Los Angeles.The actress, 45, put on an exceptionally chic display for her errand run, which included a black poncho and a pair of knee high leather boots.Jolie layered her cozy wrap over a plain white tee and she slipped her slender stems into a pair of tight fitting trousers.The Maleficent star had her signature brunette strands styled into a sleek low ponytail and decked out her eyes with a bit on liner.Tucked in the crook of Angelina's arm was a striking black designer purse that featured a generous array of gold hardware. Adhering to California's strict COVID-19 protocols, mother and son rocked matching black masks for the duration of their outing.Knox kept casual in faded black tee, a pair of matching joggers, and some trendy Air Jordan sneakers. Once they arrived to the party supply store, the mother-son pair took their time perusing the aisles for the items on their list.Angelina, with her son following in tow, emerged from the shop with a bag full of various rolls of wrapping paper and some other related items. After making their way down the multicolored steps, Angelina and Knox swiftly headed back to their parked vehicle.Jolie shares Knox, as well as sons Maddox Chivan, 19, Pax Thien, 17, John, 14, and daughters Zahara Marley, 15, and Vivienne Marcheline, 12, with ex husband Brad Pitt, 56.The estranged couple first met on the set of their film Mr. And Mrs. Smith in 2004, but did not go public with their romance until some time in 2005.At the time of their meeting, Brad was still married to Jennifer Aniston, whom filed for divorce from the actor in March of 2005 following a brief separation.Brad and Angelina's nearly 11-year romance came to an end in 2016, just two years after tying the knot in 2014.The pair were not declared 'legally single' until 2019, but discussions regarding the finalization of their divorce are still ongoing.Despite the legal drama, Angelina has found strength and meaning in motherhood, perfecting her craft in front of and behind the camera, and devoting herself to activism.And the star recently conducted an eye-opening remote interview with TIME's first-ever Kid Of The Year Gitanjali Rao, 15, which was published December 3.The Academy Award-winning actress, while applauding Rao's anti-cyberbullying app Kindly, joked that her children happen to be very protective over their phones.'My kids would be like, 'Don't touch my phone, I'll do it myself,'' said the star, after explaining they would have to decide for themselves whether or not to download Kindly.Gitanjali, who is an aspiring scientist and inventor, explained to Jolie that her children would probably willing download Kindly because it is not designed to 'punish.' 'As a teenager, I know teenagers tend to lash out sometimes. Instead, it gives you the chance to rethink what you're saying so that you know what to do next time around,' she said. Kindly is described as an app that can 'detect cyberbullying at an early stage, based on artificial-intelligence technology.'
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MasterChef Australia's Melissa Leong has an Angelina Jolie moment in a racy black dress with a thigh-high split at the AACTA Awards
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 December 2020 06:14
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She's undeniably one of the biggest breakout stars of 2020 thanks to her role on MasterChef Australia.And at the AACTA Awards on Monday, Melissa Leong turned heads yet again by walking the red carpet in a racy black dress with a plunging neckline and a thigh-high split.The 38-year-old appeared to be channelling Angelina Jolie's iconic 2012 Oscars dress, which also featured a thigh split.At one point, the celebrity chef even seemed to recreate Angelina's red carpet pose with her leg poking out of the gown.Melissa's eye-catching dress emphasised her slim pins as she posed up a storm in a pair of black stiletto heels. She wore her dark hair off her face in a slicked back hairdo and opted for a peachy makeup palette. Melissa finished her A-list look with gold accessories including a chunky bracelet, rings and dainty earrings.She was joined by her MasterChef co-stars Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo who looked smart in dark tuxedos. The brunette beauty shot to fame earlier this year as one of the new hosts and judges on Channel 10's MasterChef Australia.The season was such a success that the network brought back the spin-off Junior MasterChef, with Melissa once again stepping in as host and judge. She's currently busy filming the next season of MasterChef, which will air in 2021.
source : Daily mail