Angelina Jolie is in Iraq
It seems that the story about going to Jordan was a cover for the sake of privacy and security. It turns out that Angelina Jolie is back in Iraq to draw attention to the refugee crisis there. She is trying to push the humanitarian efforts which aren’t doing enough to help the two million displaced individuals in the country. She said:
“There doesn’t seem to be a real coherent plan to help them,” said Jolie, speaking in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Arwa Damon Thursday.
“There’s lots of goodwill. Lots of discussion, but there seems to be a lot of talk at the moment, and a lot of pieces that need to be put together. I’m trying to figure out what they are.”
You can see some video footage and read more about her work in Iraq here on CNN’s website.
Some people have pointed out that Angelina Jolie was deflecting personal questions during the interview and that it was a sign that she must be pregnant. I don’t think it’s that unusual though. Whenever she’s doing humanitarian work, she usually does avoid personal questions because she would rather keep the focus on the situation at hand. She’s generally quite accommodating during interviews at other times but discussing a refugee crisis isn’t the time for personal questions, so while I do think she might be pregnant and would be very happy if she is, I don’t think it’s necessarily a fact just because she’s avoiding personal details in the interview.
This is Angelina’s second visit to Iraq within a year.
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19 opinions for Angelina Jolie is in Iraq
gena
Feb 7, 2008 at 10:03 am
MAYBE ANGIE JUST REALLY WANTS FOR EVERYONE TO FOCUS ON SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT,THE REFUGEES ,ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN. SHE KNOWS THIS IS HER SECOND PASSION BESIDE BEING A MOM. AND YES MAYBE SHE IS PREGNANT,BUT THAT IS UP TO HER TO TELL ,IT IS HER PERSONAL LIFE.THANK YOU SHERRY AND GOD BLESS THE JOLIE-PITT FAMILY.
irma
Feb 7, 2008 at 10:09 am
Time will tell & soon we will find out if she is pregnant or not. For now, I am happy that her mission in Iraq has wrapped up & she is probably on her way back to the US. So proud of Ange. She gives morale boost to the US troops just by being there with them. I’ve seen some of the videos of her eating lunch with the troops, they were like all over her one soldier keeps on talking but I can’t blame the soldier, once in a lifetime chance to sit down & eat with Ange. Go Ange. God bless her & be safe. She will be back tomorrow to the US or on the weekend. Brad & the kids misses you.
D
Feb 7, 2008 at 10:17 am
wow! now i have some respect for this lady.
Iraq is a hardcore country. when traveling around the middle east met iraqie people who tells me people are getting killled over there noone gets out after 7pm. wanted to check out Iraq as a traveler but it is just impossible!!
anamanzana
Feb 7, 2008 at 10:23 am
She is such an inspiration to me. She’s brave and always seems to be present with those who are with her. AJ shows her open heart. A theory: all those years of darkness and despair helped her empathize now with those who are in a dark place….those years showed her the depth of living, and now she can soar equally in the opposite direction…high degree of appreciation for life and love. So glad she has the support of Brad Pitt to hold the home & kids place. They will be together a very long time, hopefully this entire life time as they have so much to work on besides themselves. She’s a 21st century woman - Hillary take note!
Mary Ann
Feb 7, 2008 at 11:28 am
What an amazing person. Brad and Angelina are a couple to be proud of. Yes, I would love to know if they are expecting, but we must wait and see if they annouce it. Sherry, so happy you were able to get the problems solved. I was yesterday and last night, saying is it my computer or what? I love this site and would be real disappointed if it wasn’t available.
hala
Feb 7, 2008 at 11:45 am
noooooooooo..why? isnt she ever going to jordan? after all the plans i mad to meet her and all the people i told
charlotte
Feb 7, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Thank you Sherry for pushing to get the site back up.I think that Angelina and Brad will make an announcement soon,if they are expecting.I thought she was headed to Jordan myself.I guess they are doing what they can to keep her privacy.I will be glad when she comes back to the states.Has anyone heard of Brad proposing to Ange?This may be just another rumor.
TRELLSKIG
Feb 7, 2008 at 12:55 pm
I heard, on the radio this morning, that someone has threatened to kidnap Shiloh; therefore, she and Brad had to toughen up on security. If so, those damn pappz need to die, because they are to focused on taking to many pics of Hollywoods small children. But, have you heard this rumour and how true is it?
lu
Feb 7, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Part of her humanitarian work is traveling to dangerous country. Angie is brave with a big heart helping needed people. I hope she is pregnant.
dianad1968
Feb 7, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I just made the mistake of going to Popsugar and Perez Hilton blogs, and reading the comments. My
God, what horrible people we have living in the world today. Some of these posters who write these hateful things about Angie have got to be either very bitter, or just sick individuals, who hide behind their computers and pour out all the vile and poisonious feelings about themselves onto Angie. You cannot convince me this is still about a divorce that is three years old, and had nothing to do with them. This is a reflection of their empty lives, and somehow Angie going about her life being productive and altruistic embarrasses them, and makes them feel even less baout themselves. It would have been funny, if it wasn’t so sad and SCARY.
I know that God will always bless Angie and her family, because of their capacity for tolerance and love. She will continue to be successful and prosperous, so we as fans will forever be bombarded with all the hatred directed at them. I have therefore made a conscious decision, that as of today, i will no longer read blogs or magazine articles that are negative and inflammatory in nature. I am sure my blood pressure will thank me. lol.
Passerby
Feb 7, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Thanks for the update Sherry!
Well I want to wish everybody a HAPPY CHINESE?VIETNAMESE NEW YEARS!!! I myself of a chinese nationality am celebrating today very festive and am also in a very good mood. Seeing Angie do good just makes my day even better. I’m glad she took the time to make that trip to Iraq.
I remember Angie saying something about celebrating all sorts of holiday in the Jolie-Pitt household so I bet cha Brad is doing something special with Pax since its also Vietnamese New Years.
Today at my school was Ovarian Cancer day and I would like to send my prayers to all the people who lost love ones due to this cancer including Angelina.
Loren
Feb 7, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Passerby
Feb 7, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Happy Chinese/Vietnamese New Year to you and thank you for the good wishes. Thank you also for the information re: Ovarian Cancer day. So much going on. My prayers are with the Jolie Pitt family. Angelina Jolie is an inspiration to me and many.
Finally some real news. Thank you Sherry.
isacutie
Feb 7, 2008 at 4:57 pm
It’s a dangerous trip, even if she’s got some security given to her. So I truly admire her for actually going on trips to these regions and areas of conflict. I wish and pray these fightings would already stop and that there’ll be less hate in the world. Praying for Angie’s safe return to her family too.
Mary Ann
Feb 7, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Passerbye, Happy New Year. My granddaughter who is 8 came home from school today all excited about the Chinese New Year. They made masks, lanterns, and sang a Chinese song. I am sure that Brad will make it special for Pax.
LM
Feb 7, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Angelina is in Iraq to help the children while Brad is shopping at the GAP - Patronizing a company with no regard whatsoever for fair trade and a history of child-labor offenses? I have maintained a healthy respect for Brad & Angelina and felt they have truly offered a “mold” for their celeb counterparts - but this strikes me as…stupid. That is the only word I can come up with. Sorry.
Randi
Feb 7, 2008 at 6:14 pm
It still amazes me how far Angelina has come. She had so many problems when she was young, but she’s overcome them and has managed to become a vision of peace for everyone.
I’ve got some great photos over on my site as well - you can really see how much she cares about the soldier she’s talking to.
irma
Feb 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm
To Passerby “Happy New year”. Are you from China? Just wondering. They showed a footage of Ange in Iraq today on NBC international news, she was talking & mingling with the US troops. She is really an inspiration to all of us, what a remarkable change from her wild days to a very smart, humanitarian & very committed mother & partner to Brad. God bless her & her family.
Passerby
Feb 7, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Irma,
I’m was born and still live in Massachusetts but my parents were from China (My mom) and Cambodia (My dad).
Angie is living proof that you choose your own future and destiny. She was once that wild hollywood girl with her crazy ways but now she is a very mature loving women who is respected around the world. Her ability to change is what I admire MOST about Angie. This is the one characteristic about Angie that separates her from other pretty humanitarian celebrity parents. The fact that Angie doesn’t have a perfect life and have had failed relationship proves she’s human and that just makes her a very real person to look up to.
That’s why I idolize Angelina!
Nma
Feb 8, 2008 at 6:52 am
I never know my Angie got so much brian. i love and respect her the more. Look at the way she shawn off that nonsense question when they are on important issue. it shows people still never realizes that this woman is a serious person. Did you also see how Brad and she shawn the Red Carpet interview at Actors Award to avoid all those Ryan Seacreat cirtism. Way to go Angie, Kudos to you. You are power pack. God bless Bradangelina and all their children…….
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