« Khloe Makes Her Debut As A Lakers Girl | Main | Before She Danced Sang With The Stars... »

Angelina's Fight For Women's Rights



It's certainly not coincidence that Angelina left Cecconi's last night with the cover of the book Half the Sky displayed prominently in her arms -- she was almost cradling it, like a baby.

After all, Jolie is an ambassador for the United Nations' High Commission for Refugees. She's devoted to promoting human rights causes -- specifically those of women. So the fact that she's reading this book about educating and fighting poverty in the female populations of poor nations around the world isn't surprising, but still, something of note.

halftheskycover.jpgHalf the Sky, according to a website promoting the book and its causes, " ... lays out an agenda for the world's women and three major abuses: sex trafficking and forced prostitution; gender-based violence including honor killings and mass rape; maternal mortality, which needlessly claims one woman a minute." The authors, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, have the support of people like Bill and Melinda Gates and Brangelina pal George Clooney, and others, helping to champion their cause.

Angelina has said of the book:

    "Women facing poverty, oppression, and violence are usually viewed as victims. Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s Half the Sky shows that unimaginable challenges are often met with breathtaking bravery ..."

At least Brad and Angelina are using their star power for a good cause! Here's a trailer for the book ...



Speaking of George Clooney and Brangelina's friendship, stay tuned for EXCLUSIVE news about just how close the trio are getting! That story coming soon ...

SEE MORE:
  >   Brad & Angelina Show There's No "Irreparable Tension" In This Relationship! - Oct 28, 2009
  >   X17 XCLUSIVE - Brad And Angelina's Hot Date! - Oct 28, 2009
  >   New Biography Claims Angelina Slept With Mom's Boyfriend When She Was Just 16! - Oct 26, 2009
  >   Angelina Will Wear Gucci For Ridley Scott - Oct 21, 2009
  >   X17 XCLUSIVE - Angelina Jolie Flies To LA To Sign Deal To Replace Charlize Theron In The Tourist - Oct 15, 2009

Click on the photos to see the gallery: Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie's Hot Date!

TrackBack

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://x17online.com/mt/mt-tb.cgi/27531

COMMENTS
Posted by: Anonymous

I want the black dress that she's wearing.



Posted by: Anonymous

she looks high.



Posted by: Anonymous

alright, ENOUGH with these two. STOP. I'm so sick of seeing these two everywhere. her carrying that book to dinner is beyond pathetic. explain to me why she's considered a role model again? she's pure trash.



Posted by: Anonymous

No no no no no. Taking a serious issue like women's rights and perverting it with AJ. Someone is definitely guiding her behind the scenes. This is so opportunistic and offensive.

AJ is NOT the champion of women's rights. This makes a joke of it. Someone must be telling her -- women hate you so do something that makes it look like you support women and then they can't hate you and if they still hate you just throw back in their face how much you do for women. It's just like how she shakes her finger at people who call her out now and says you don't donate to charity I'm better than you

This is wrong wrong wrong. She will make a joke of this like everything she involved with and actually accomplishes nothing except profiting herself.

AJ advancing herself on the backs of women needs to stop

Holding that book at this planned appearance right after the story about f'ing her mother's boyfriend is SICK

Are there still any dumb people who buy this act



Posted by: Jayne Doe

10;03 I agree and its time someone said it. Once agin she and Brad lied and said they were taking any more moives for awhile and going to let thier kids have abreak and settel in france. they were there for several weeks now back in Hollywierd and Angie has siged on for a Thrill movie and Brad booked himself a movie too. There kids have no schoooling, no friends and are prisoniers in what ever rent a place they are staying at. Shi got her front tooth knocked out by that Pax kid and is dressing like a dyke. Its very disturbing how they dont let thier kids have any connections with other peolpe or a place to call home.Her kids need a mom not b to be dragged around from moive location to location.Brad tells the press he knows its not right then he is up slurping the kids once agin.
they allways put thier careers beofr thier family.



Posted by: Eye Opener

Now would you just look at that!!!

AJ looks soooo happy - her smile is as big as her ass!!

Brad must be so sick of being chased by her - she ain't nuttin more than a cockblocker, TRYING TO RUIN EVERYTHING FOR THE TRUE ORIGINAL GOLDEN COUPLE TO REUINTE!!

Well AJ good luck with that - you big BORE!!



Posted by: Anonymous

it's nice that X17 posted some info on this but I doubt the main readers care. they will just traash Angelina and Briing up Gossip that they desperately cling to as a way to trash Angelina Jolie. It's very strange. (see above) a person actually believes the TABLOID story about Angelina and her mothers boyfriend. never mind that Angelina was 16 and her mother is now passed on... it's a way to trash angelina.



Posted by: Anonymous

Was she reading while dining with Brad? Most likely not, just showing off how "smart" and "aware" and "caring" she is. Brad looks like a bum.



Posted by: brad pays in exclusives

10:12 chased by Angelina? The event they went to was something Angelina supports... brad weased his way in. Look at the second picture brad Pitt is tryng to grab for her hand but she is clutching to the books. hmmm she doesn't want to hold his hand. and Brad Pitt probably set these pix up because of the way x17 lied for him the other day. Angelina has been out of the public eye for a few weeks and so this is a "get" for x17.



Posted by: Brad and angie R druggies

9;56 she does look high. I think she has been dipping into Brads coke and pot.It might just be the herion and diet pills though.also she is sad brad told her he is not in love with her any more or attracted to her at allany more.she is empty ont he inside thats why she keeps adopting kids to try to fill her void.I dont think any ageney int he world well let them adopt another kid,cuz they dont even give the orphanges the money they promise when they adopt one. I bet Pax would LOVE to go Back to his orphonage.



Posted by: Anonymous

it's very hard for Brad Pitt fans to admit defeat. Angie doesn't want to be seen much with him. notice how he is seen all the time by paparazzi (because he calls them) and Angie is off somewhere else living a private life. Brad Pitt is too much of an attention ho lately.

----------------

X17 I will be back to read you Brangelina/george clooney "xclusive" pfff that should be fun.



Posted by: Anonymous

Have these two ever enjoyed a romantic date night together that is somehow not related to people dying and starving to death?

It's nice they help people and even nicer that they let people photograph them helping people, but I think it would be OK for them to lighten up every once in awhile. I get the sense from her there are very few fun, light moments in their lives unless the kids are involved. No wonder Brad gets high all day. I'd be depressed too.



Posted by: Anonymous

How come no one talks about her boobs that are soo saggy in this dress?



Posted by: Not A Fan

Why the long face whore....you sad that everyone now knows that not only have you broke up marriages but even your own mother's live-in fiance was a conquest for you at the ripe old age of 16. Being that you were doing the nasty deed at the age of 14 with your own live-in boyfriend I hardly doubt your mother's fiance was the pursuer or aggressor in your sexual exploits. I bet you made your mother so proud, Angie. You are a woman with no shame.

Brad you stupid MF'er, what in the world were you thinking. Yes, Angie is a beautiful woman but you could have just stroked off to her movies and pictures instead of coupling and breeding with the psychotic homewrecking whore. Poor Shiloh....let's hope Angie doesn't steal her boyfriends away when she gets older as there are clearly no limits for Ms. Jolie.



Posted by: Anonymous

i don't believe it, god give to the both a little sensat heart.PLEASE go home take care your childrens...soon the maddox will think play doctor with his sisters. TAKE CARE!!!



Posted by: Anonymous

I wonder if she'll trot out the two books written about her. The ones that portray her as she really is, a scheming psycho. Not the version CNN, Ann Curry and BRAND-gies reps have been carefully cultivating for the past several years.



Posted by: Anonymous

jennifer and marchelinne....victims of Angelina?



Posted by: Anonymous

They both always look high. Thanks for driving!



Posted by: Anonymous

if they are high, only god know...no one know the human heart.



Posted by: Anonymous

Yeah, God and whomever they might crash into



Posted by: Anonymous

I wouldn't be surprised if she is having an inappropriate relationship with her oldest son Maddox. She is capable of it that's for sure.



Posted by: Anonymous

all jealous !



Posted by: Anonymous

Sorry 11:43 I'm jealous of Charlize Theron, not Brad and Agie. Charlize is hot. She won an Oscar without being related to an oscar winner. And Charlize's boyfriend is hot. They seem cool, low-key and never give you the impression that they think they are better than everyone else, which I find awesome. If I could trade places with anyone in Hollywood it would be Charlize, not two smug, overexposed a-holes with a zillion kids and nannies at home. That might be your idea of a dream life, but not mine.



Posted by: Anonymous

12:02 Charlize Theron is a classic beauty, incredibly talented and has impeccable style. She is a UN Messenger of Peace. She performs her role with quiet dignity. She doesn’t issue press releases to stroke her ego and boost her career.



Posted by: Anonymous

I forgot to mention, Charlize Theron’s UN Messenger of Peace mission focuses on ending violence against women.



Posted by: Anonymous

its ok to have sex with your mom's boyfriend freedom is the key as longest you have the right to be selfish and you love manipulation



Posted by: Anonymous

blame it all on your dad so you can get yours,,no matter what 'love this woman



Posted by: Moon

Skankie got put the book back on the shelf because no matter what you read: WOMAN JUST PLAN HATE YOU!!!! Not because they are jealous but because your try to be something your not and try to use woman to your advantage!!! Go back to call Rosie and leave other woman alone!!!



Posted by: Moon

Skankie go put the book back on the shelf because no matter what you read: WOMAN JUST PLAN HATE YOU!!!! Not because they are jealous but because your trying to be something your not and trying to use woman to your advantage!!! Go back to calling Rosie and leave other woman alone!!!



Posted by: Anonymous

jeaously hahahahhaa the royality . love them.



Posted by: Anonymous

The hottest couple ever. They are beautiful inside and out.



Posted by: Anonymous

all is the same old jealousy.



Posted by: Anonymous

No one is better than them. They are the best. They always support each other.



Posted by: Anonymous

1:24 "No one is better than them." That you would even think this thought without having ever met them is the reason their fans are called BrangeLOONIES.



Posted by: Anonymous

Blah Blah Blah

When there's no answer to the truth, the fake posters start whining that people are just "jealous." Hilarious and predictable.

The more they whine jealousy, the more true the story



Posted by: Anonymous

The foolish Jen fans believe any rumor about Angelina.LOL.



Posted by: Anonymous

the loonie references to aniston (wth does she have to do w/anything) are always good for a chuckle also



Posted by: Anonymous

The haters are stupid and bizarre. They have no problem name calling and making disgusting claims (Angelina is molesting Maddox and he is molesting his sisters, they are high, etc) about people they know nothing about but if somebody says they love Brad and/or Angelina they call the fan crazy? How hypocritical of you. Also they went to a book release party for this specific book. The restaurant probably had dozens of books out for display.



Posted by: Anonymous

I asked my mom if I could f@ck her bf. She says no. My mom's a meanie.



Posted by: Anonymous

OK fine ''''''its ok to have sex with your mom's boyfriend's '''as longest your AJ''''' she's holly woman that helps every one across the globe ''''freedom is the key as longest you have the right to be selfish like her and is perfectly fine IF love manipulation''oh by the way AJ IS hotter than '' mother teresa '' angelina is most powerful actress inn hollywood
BECAUSE SHE KNOWS HOW TO SELL MOVIES like no one can



Posted by: Anonymous

I'm s sick of "celeb awareness".



Posted by: Anonymous

...cause all women should have the right to steal other womens husbands...



Posted by: Anonymous

...cause all women should have the right to steal other womens husbands...



Posted by: Polish my slut award

I'm f*cking my mom's boyfriend tonight.



Posted by: Anonymous

It's disgusting to look at this woman after that story about her mother. Her mother seemed like a gentle soul who devoted her life to her family and for what. Then died too young of cancer. Sad and awful



Posted by: Anonymous

You people here are all so negative and jealous...pathetic...mind your own business.



Posted by: Anonymous

it's disgusting to read your comments, 8:38



Posted by: Taichi

I hear Maddox has been sent to the psychologist after sexually assaulting his sister.



Posted by: Anonymous

Nasty disgusting comments. So she supposedly had sex at 16. OK virgins at whatever age. What happen to her MOMS boyfriend-Oh no it always the woman who is at fault. Not the man. A thick skin big ass man should not touch a 16 year old and should not violate a woman's daughter. IF ANY OF WHAT IS REPORTED IS TRUE AFTER MANY MANY YEARS. Real women especially those who know about abuse go get that BOOK. Go Angelina Jolie- stand up for what you believe in. Women's rights.



Posted by: Anonymous

Dear X17, I love it when you do a good thing and exposing the haters to the good and important things takes courage. Thanks KLM_Denver



Posted by: Anonymous

Dear X17, I love it when you do a good thing and exposing the haters to the good and important things takes courage. Thanks KLM_Denver



Posted by: Anonymous

wow. There are some very disturbing and disgusting comments on this site. The people making them should do a bit of a self-eval and grow up. I wonder how many people you hurt in your day-to-day lives?

btw - if she was 16 and the bf was an adult (big IF this actually happened) then in a lot of countries she would be BY LAW underage - making him a pedophile. So... anyone else want to blame a child for a pedophile's actions??? Anyone?



Posted by: Anonymous

8:48 - what you really mean is the comment is honest and true, and you can't respond except with an attack.

Brangelina looks very undignified with their illiterate gutter trolls



Posted by: anonimo

cara dura la menos indicada para ablar de los derechos de la mujer cuando se acosto con el marido de otra ,una cena romantica que tipo de dialogo con ese libro de por medio que no tiene nada que ver ,y dios que se busque una vestuarista urjente se viste orible con la plata que tiene por dios¡¡¡¡ ese vestido que ni culo le ase brad que sexi te parese una persona casi esqueletica



Posted by: Anonymous

Huffington Post has come out saying that the author of her biography never made such a claim...and the whole story of her sleeping with her mom's boyfriend is a complete fabrication by the media....there you go haters!! in your face...so quick to pass judgement!!



Posted by: Anonymous

oh look, dumbelina high school grad at best puts her big, gigantic head in a book.



Posted by: Anonymous

Look at her running around thinking she's some kind of beauty like Vivien Leigh or Grace Kelly. That big ol' head and face. Even with the cosmetic surgery, she's a horseface.



Posted by: Anonymous

When I go to dinner with my husband-it would be rude of me to bring a book-it's totally saying your not interesting enough to keep my attention. Angelina cannot save the world-that's dillusional. We need to take care of our own first-period. If not those closest to us will suffer, hopefully she has good nannies.







This part is optional!


Note: Your comment will post in 5 minutes. Practice patience and don't double your efforts. Thank you.

X17 Mobile
X17 on Twitter!
Sell Your Scoop
Hot Pix