Why Angelina couldn’t make the Oscars
Among all the ball gowns and speculations over who would win which award, Angelina Jolie was absent. It was a shame because heaven knows the woman knows how to look gorgeous on the red carpet. However, she had prior commitments and was too busy for award shows and snippy comments from Joan Rivers et al.
According to the UNHCR news site, our favorite ambassador of good will was visiting refugee camps in Sudan’s Darfur region and yesterday she completed a two-day visit of camps in Chad.
Her comment on the deteriorating conditions:
“It’s always hard to see decent people, families, living in such difficult conditions,” she said. “What is most upsetting is how long it is taking the international community to answer this crisis,” Jolie added.
Apparently, Angie traveled through a sandstorm and was face to face with the despair that refugees face every day; however, she was met with incredible hope.
If only more people in Hollywood put their money and their names to good use, the world would be a much better place. Thank goodness for celebrities like Angelina Jolie.
photo © UNHCR/N.Behring
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10 opinions for Why Angelina couldn’t make the Oscars
checkers
Feb 28, 2007 at 11:46 pm
it is such a shame how low some people think of her.. I love her and her family! God Bless them all.. Ange is so amazing and inspiring… very genuine and walks the walk.. it is no wonder, Brad is with her, because he too believes in what she speak of..
blue
Mar 1, 2007 at 12:25 am
God, I’m amazed by this beautiful woman, and the beautiful way she lives her life. and I hope all this is past to all the children and people she has and comes across..
el
Mar 1, 2007 at 2:41 am
God bless her spirit and soul
captd
Mar 1, 2007 at 5:54 am
I think she is a AMAZING
sophie
Mar 1, 2007 at 8:25 am
read her statement…I see that some Pittwatch readers already have, but for those of you who have not seen this:
http://www.angelinajoliewatch.com/written-by-angelina-jolie/
sophie
Mar 1, 2007 at 8:46 am
actually, AJ’s article/statement is in today’s Washington Post, op-ed page, I believe, but also available online. Sherry, what’s your email?
sophie
Mar 1, 2007 at 9:37 am
see video of her Chad visit on MSN (click on video link once you’re on the site):
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=253468>1=7701
Mandy
Mar 1, 2007 at 11:12 am
Angelina is a fabulous lady. We need more “Angelinas” in this world.
She uses her fame to expose the conditions of third world. How women & children are treated is deplorable. I know because I’m from the 3rd world. America got it made. Every institution in America is regulated & protected by the state and/or federal agencies. Over there orphanges are thrown up just to house the orphans, and there may not be food for every meal, and worse yet, “sanitation” is a big issue. America is really blessed, and it is really a land of opportunities. The third world envies that.
Lucy
Mar 1, 2007 at 11:14 am
Yes, other celebrities (Joan R forgot to mention) would rather spend a lot of time and money in plastic surgery to be able to flaunt themselves in those award events. What a waste of time and energy. I don’t understand why people love to speak ill of Brad and especially Angelina. Most people are either JEALOUS or just plain crazy.
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