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Angelina Jolie has proven herself to be a master of media relations - how? The Hollywood actress transformed her public image from tattooed bad girl to saintly mother slash humanitarian. But who's the real Angie?

They're the stars of The Tourist and they didn't even pose on the red carpet of their premiere together! Instead, Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie stayed apart when the cameras were snapping in New York last night, which is clearly no accident. After rumors that they had had some strong chemistry on set, Angie probably wanted to stay close with her main man Brad Pitt and not cause any friction. All eyes were on her and she acted like a lady.

Angelina Jolie surely realizes that whenever she does a new movie, the world takes notice. The 35-year-old might not have an official publicist, but there definitely seems to be a certain strategy in the way she presents herself...

First there was the Vogue cover where she talked about daughter Shiloh being "hilarious," wanting a "dead pet" and how partner Brad Pitt is equally "handsome" and "an extraordinary father." And in the spread, there's a series of Mario Testino photos of Angelina looking sultry and seductive.

Then there's the interview with The Daily Mail where Angelina talked about plastic surgery: "I haven't had anything done and I don't think I will. But if it makes somebody happy then that's up to them." Hey, we're all allowed to have our opinion... but not everyone is lucky enough to be as beautiful as Ms. Jolie, right?

Finally, she spoke humbly of herself on the Today show with Matt Lauer: "I don't find myself that interesting," she said. Angie also added: "I like to think I've become a better woman as I've gotten older and I have a full life, but I do the same thing every day in my natural life." Hmm, is she being modest or just manipulative?

Does Angelina promoting herself as the average girl next door feel honest or contrived? She's a superstar with the most beautiful looks, most beautiful boyfriend and most beautiful kids... but is she really just a normal girl deep down?