Sharing her story. Ricki Lake is proud of a “brave ass leap” she took in 2019.
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Angelina Jolie and the United Nations' refugee agency are parting ways after more than two decades.In a joint statement issued Friday, the actress, 47, and the agency announced she was 'moving on' from her role as the agency's special envoy 'to engage on a broader set of humanitarian and human rights issues.'Jolie, whose ex Brad Pitt was seen attending the Babylon premiere Thursday with new love Ines de Ramon, said; 'I will continue to do everything in my power in the years to come to support refugees and other displaced people.'She added she felt it was time 'to work differently' by directly engaging with refugees and local organizations. Moving on: Angelina Jolie and the United Nations' refugee agency are parting ways after more than two decades (pictured 2019 at the U.N.
headquarters)Jolie first started working with the U.N. refugee agency in 2001 and was appointed its special envoy in 2012 - she was among the most high-profile of the organization's ambassadors.The star 'carried out more than 60 field missions to bear witness to stories of suffering as well as hope and resilience', said the U.N, and had most recently traveled to Burkina Faso.
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said: 'After a long and successful time with UNHCR, I appreciate her desire to shift her engagement and support her decision.'I know the refugee cause will remain close to her heart, and I am certain she will bring the same passion and attention to a wider humanitarian portfolio.' Face of the agency: In a joint statement issued Friday, the actress, 47, and the agency announced she was 'moving on' from her role pictured during her visit to a refugee camp in the border between Colombia and Venezuela in 2019) In an opinion piece
.Sharing her story. Ricki Lake is proud of a “brave ass leap” she took in 2019.
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A chance meeting? Angelina Jolie was spotted having coffee with Paul Mescal amid rumors that he and Phoebe Bridgers quietly split.
NORMAL People star Paul Mescal has been spotted enjoying a "coffee date" with Angelina Jolie in London. Irish actor Paul, 26, was pictured hanging out with the Hollywood superstar, 47, after she watched him perform in A Streetcar Named Desire at the Almeida theatre.
MrMarcMarmeto added: “As both a Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal fan I’m not sure how I will recuperate. I might have to rewatch ‘Normal People’ and listen to ‘Punisher’ for the 67th time.”Biscuitb***h19 tweeted: “Phoebe bridgers and Paul mescal did not break up they will stay together forever stop manifesting an alternate reality bc I can’t handle it.” (Sic)Express.co.uk has contacted representatives for Phoebe, Paul, and Angelina for comment.To many, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were the ultimate Hollywood power couple, but they split in 2016 after 12 years together.Last year, the actress claimed that the separation was for the sake of her six children's welfare as she spoke out on the highly-publicised breakup."I separated for the wellbeing of my family.
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Nicki Minaj has purchased a sprawling property in Hidden Hills, California, located in the same gated community as Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian and more A-list stars.After years of renting mansions across the greater Los Angeles area, from Beverly Hills to Malibu, the rapper finally bought a place of her own to settle in with her two-year-old son, whose name has not been publicly revealed, and husband Kenny Petty.The estate definitely was worth the wait for the 40-year-old Super Bass hitmaker as it boasts eight bedrooms, nine full bathrooms and two powder rooms. New home: Nicki Minaj has purchased a sprawling property in Hidden Hills, California, located in the same gated community as Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian and more A-list stars; seen in 2018Other amenities included detached guesthouse, cabana, salt water pool and 12,000 square feet. According to Dirt, Minaj's new digs have a three-car garage, 'grassy lawns and significant landscaping for privacy.''The main house itself has pocketing glass doors that open to various patios and terraces, and the upstairs master suite offers a private balcony overlooking the backyard,' the publication noted.
When it comes to gift-giving, many celebrities like to go all out. We mean, what else do you expect from the rich and famous? However, sometimes it’s not in a good way! We’re talking about some pretty strange items that people have gifted each other over the years, such as a vomit bag, a rat, and teeth necklaces. Not joking here!
Angelina Jolie was spotted out and about in Los Angeles the day before Christmas Eve with her youngest son Knox, 14.The Tomb Raider superstar shares Knox, his twin sister Vivienne and four other children with her movie star ex-husband Brad Pitt.For her latest outing, Angelina swathed her lithe frame in a flowing black sweater-skirt combo and popped on a gleaming pair of matching shades. Family time: Angelina Jolie was spotted out and about in Los Angeles the day before Christmas even with her youngest son Knox, 14Angelina left Brad in 2016 but they have since been fighting an increasingly rancorous custody battle that is still in progress.She has accused Brad of domestic abuse, and after the FBI closed their investigation into the matter without pressing charges against him, Angelina anonymously sued the bureau for relevant documents under the Freedom Of Information Act.
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Angelina Jolie uploaded a heartfelt statement on Instagram on Friday to share she was 'stepping down' from her role as a United Nations refugee agency envoy after 21 years in order to work more closely with those 'directly affected.'The actress, 47, penned a message to her followers to open up about her departure, adding that the, 'UNHCR is full of amazing people.' The star, who recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with politicians to discuss crime victim legislation, also explained that she was 'dedicated' to working with refugees 'for the rest of my life.' 'Stepping down': Angelina Jolie, 47, explained in an Instagram post shared on Friday that she would be exiting her U.N.
Angelina Jolie brought daughter Zahara, 17, to Washington DC as they advocated for crime victim legislation.The 47-year-old actress and the teenager born in Hawassa, Ethiopia - who were seen on an outing together in Los Angeles on Monday - were on Capitol Hill to talk to members of congress.Angelina took to Instagram to share a snap of Zahara chatting with President pro tempore of the United States Senate Patrick Leahy as they advocated for the Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2022.The Tomb Raider star looked every bit the proud parent as she stared adoringly at her child as she chatted up the senior United States senator from Vermont.
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