Thu, 27 April 2006 at 12:00 am

Angelina Jolie on The Today Show

Ann Curry :: In what seems to be the middle of no where, on the edge of Namibia in Southern Africa. A very pregnant Angelina Jolie emerged from her private family vacation to speak on behalf of children in poor countries who don’t get to go to school. What is the worst, in your mind, of that?
Angelina Jolie :: God, there are just so many things. It’s really that thought of the potential of a human being. The lack of education causes death. More children die under the age of 5 when the parents aren’t educated. More people get AIDS when they haven’t had an education. Statistics prove that if every child was in school, every year, 700,000 less people would get AIDS.
AC :: It seems also, for you, kind of a personal thing. You have two children you’ve adopted. Both of you whom might have been in this same circumstance of not being able to get educated. And when you look at them and realize that…
AJ :: I look at them and just think, especially my daughter and how many millions of kids are out of school in her country. Especially girls. And I know how families with AIDS when parents die of AIDS, there’s no possible way that children can make a school fee. There’s no possible way she would have gone to school. And she is so smart and so strong. Her potential as a women one day is great. You multiply her by thousands and that is the thing that I can so clearly see when I look at her. Maddox — the amount of street children in his country… in all probability Maddox would have probably been one of the kids going the garbage picking in the streets. He would have been on his own.
AC :: It must mean much to you, as a human being, to be able to give them an opportunity they never would have gotten.
AJ :: I’m happy for them that they’re gonna have all this education and I hope, with it, they do some good things. That they’re good people. [giggles]

WATCH :: Angelina Jolie’s Today Show Interview [video]
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Hols @ 04/27/2006 at 1:15 pm

WOW what an amazing woman, i just love her!!!she is amazing and i thik that she is right to keep things private i wish her, Brad, Mads and Z all the best in the future BAMZ + 1 4EVA

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Canadian Chick @ 04/27/2006 at 1:16 pm

waah i cant watch it

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Hols @ 04/27/2006 at 1:16 pm

Fisrt to post, now that is a first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Goofy @ 04/27/2006 at 1:18 pm

She looks awesome!! I love it when she doesn’t wear much make up. Motherhood sure suits her.

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CJ @ 04/27/2006 at 1:20 pm

GOSH!SHE’S SO GORGEOUS!!!AND VERY HAPPY TOO!!!she’s so cute when she giggles!

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anon @ 04/27/2006 at 1:26 pm

She is so gorgeous, radiant and blooming. BTW, based from the interview, I just think the baby will not be born in Namibia.What do you think? Are they going back to the US, France or another country?

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Raqchel @ 04/27/2006 at 1:27 pm

wow that was a good start to the interview. I put this on tivo this morning. I’m intrested in what else will be talked about on sunday. She looks great.

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Me Again! @ 04/27/2006 at 1:28 pm

Amazing…that’s all I can say.Can’t wait for the entire interview on Sunday…amazing.

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lookwhaticando @ 04/27/2006 at 1:33 pm

Thanks JJ, she is just so beautiful, a smile to die for.

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exactly @ 04/27/2006 at 1:34 pm

awesome woman!!

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EB @ 04/27/2006 at 1:36 pm

Angelina certainly is beautiful (both physically and spirtually). She definitely has that pregnant glow. She seems very happy and content.I admire her efforts to help those less fortunate. My family is not wealthy; just average middle class trying to make it like everyone else. But we were all raised with the belief that whenever you have the opportunity, you should help those who have less. Whenever opportunity presents itself to be of service and help to others, then that is our obligation and responsibility. I wish Angelina & Brad much happiness and joy. "Of those to whom much is given, much is required." Luke 12:48

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EB @ 04/27/2006 at 1:36 pm

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ell @ 04/27/2006 at 1:40 pm

To =8you are still in coma or notAngie is so beautiful , her smile is wonderful. she is a happy women.

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melissa @ 04/27/2006 at 1:40 pm

I just caught the tail end of the interview. She was so cute when she giggled. And even the way she mentioned Brad’s name … so cute. Not much make up on … but she still glowed. No wonder Brad is so enamored of this woman.

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4AJ @ 04/27/2006 at 1:42 pm

That whole interview is heartwarming. It inspired me to read on her work for the UNHCR and now I have more conviction to do what I can do to help all needy kids get education. I love you Angelina you are really a great role model.

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4AJ @ 04/27/2006 at 1:45 pm

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Becky @ 04/27/2006 at 1:48 pm

any chance you can re-post this in a different format for us Mac users who don’t use IE. That would be great!

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Mel @ 04/27/2006 at 1:48 pm

She’s sooo beautiful! How cute was it when she giggled? Best wishes to the Jolie-Pitt family!

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Betsy @ 04/27/2006 at 1:49 pm

I need my wentworth miller fix.

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ann @ 04/27/2006 at 1:52 pm

Looked like she gave out a hint that the baby wouldn’t not be born in Namibia. Hope it will be US. She’s beautiful!

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Original jpf @ 04/27/2006 at 1:53 pm

Thanks JJ……Sunday’s I think is just a continuation of todays. they may show both, but I got the impression that sunday’s won’t include what we got today. Anyone know one way or another?jpf

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stef @ 04/27/2006 at 1:53 pm

Jared, thank you from the bottom of my heart! me living in England means i cant watch this and you picked a lovely extract! thank you so so so much!love ya jared!

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FreeWilly @ 04/27/2006 at 1:54 pm

I read that she agreed to answer questions about her pregnancy and Brad in order to get such a high-profile interview and be able to highlight her education platform. So she’s willing to give up details of her personal life for something that is truly valuable - good for her. At least she’s not doing it for another magazine cover or movie promotion. I have to admit, I was not always a fan of Angelina or Brad. Like most people, I found her very strange based on her past actions. But in the past few years I have increasingly liked her. i believe she is genuinely passionate about the causes she promotes. She’s not a saint and has never pretended to be; she herself admitted to having numerous skeletons in her closet. But she honestly tries to make a difference. I think more people should adopt that attitude.At least she is directing all media attention on her and her pregnancy to issues, causes, country, people that needs focus.

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guli @ 04/27/2006 at 1:54 pm

Hi BAMZ+1 friends! Our Angel looks beautiful and so happy!!! I’m all geared up for tonight. Told hubby he is grilling outside for dinner, I am not going to miss this interview, I’ll be too busy

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FreeWilly @ 04/27/2006 at 1:56 pm

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Alexanderina @ 04/27/2006 at 1:56 pm

I saw the interview and she looks so happy and radiant. I like when she said that Brad teases her about her giggles, hey guys do you know that this is the first time I ever saw her so happy and relax, YOU GO ANGIE

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Michelle @ 04/27/2006 at 1:56 pm

Beautiful, beautiful smile Angie! She looks so happy.

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Xan @ 04/27/2006 at 1:59 pm

She is truly a beautiful person both inside and out. But especially on the inside. It takes great effort, drive and perseverance all of which she has and continues to exhibit. She is inspiring and that she has found in Brad a lot of those same qualities can’t hurt. Maddox and Zahara a lucky little children and I pray that always remember and appreciate just how blessed they are. We often times take our mothers and fathers for granted, but whether they are natural or adopted, they tried and in some of our cases are still trying the best to give us what they may not have had. I can remember being quite the little ass when I was a teen and apologized to my parents when I graduated from Loyola…a university that they had to pay for…cash and moved on years later. It wasn’t until then that I realized how much they sacrificed to make that tuition and just how privileged (and it was a privilege) I was to go. A college education may not be necessary but a primary, grade and high school education is. Education a necessity not an option for those who can afford it. Angelina is right all children should be given the opportunity to attend and learn. You don’t know what you have until you no longer have it , or it is forbidden to you.

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FreeWilly @ 04/27/2006 at 2:01 pm

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alys @ 04/27/2006 at 2:02 pm

most of you know me as a jen’s FAN and i am!!but I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT PREGNANCY work well for her!SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!and SHE IS REALLY CUTE WHEN SHE IS GIGGLING!!!!!see that all the jen’s FAN ARE NOT HATER!!!i wish them the best!!!!

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