Angelina Jolie receives the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 2013 Governors Awards in the Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood, CA, Saturday, November 16.
We also should not forget humans who stand up for animal rights and that is kinda more difficult but necessary because they can not speak for themselves.
I kmowwwwww. I did too!!, I always think of stuff like this... But I know now there's a purpose and reason for everything..... Some people God gives wealth to to see what there gonna do with their money are they going to play and use it on dumb and material things or use it to help others?? I think life is all a test.... There is an ending to this life and your actions will pay off when you meet your maker. I always say " SERVICE TO OTHERS IS YOUR RENT YOU PAY FOR YOUR SPACE HERE ON EARTH" Sounds weird but if you get the meaning behind it you'll understand.
This woman is my one true idol. Full of empowerment, extreme talent, intelligence, outspoken and beautiful strong personality. There is no other female icon in Hollywood that is a better triple threat (amazing actress, director, and humanitarian) than her. She is a true inspiration for all aspiring actresses and upcoming icons. Angelina Jolie is on her way to become a living legend, if she isn't already
A.C Diamonds your words are just as or probably more inspiring than her speech was. I hope that when you write from your heart you really know that you have a talent of expressing a language of the heart. No writer can ask for more than that. You should write more because it can reach people and could bring hope to people just by expressing your appreciation and perspective. And if you are a writer and if it’s not to much to ask I would like to read your work. Thank you. Very beautifully said / written. The way the gossip tabloid scrutinizing this incredible talented actress is so pitiful and truly sad to witness years after years. And you just made them look so bad. And it’s so refreshing when someone sees who she really is at heart. I try my best to seek only the good in people and the good and the blessings and lessons in all the trials and tribulations God trusting me with. And sometimes I feel so lonely believing, seeking that the word it’s an amazing place with an amazing human race. Well most of the human race. There are always exceptions in everything. Thank you so much for having the courage to write so beautifully what you really thought of her speech so I could get the chance to read it. RU-vid and social media definitely needs a lots of words like yours for comments and food for thought. May you always have blessings and joy in your journey of happy destiny. God bless.
Only immature people. Jen, Brad an Angie moved on. Jennifer even said that she loves Angelina's movie Unbroken: '[Unbroken] is so beautiful and wonderful and [Jolie] did such a gorgeous job and I think it's time people stop with that petty b****** and start celebrating great work and stop with the petty kind of silliness. The 45-year-old later added: 'It's just tiresome and old. It's like an old leather shoe. No, let's buy a new pair of shiny shoes.''
barsa Thank you, It has been a decade now. But I know a lot of other celebs don't like Angelina because they are friends with Jen. I still hear a few mention her name following along with a insult.
Loveisfun123 Could be but I don't think that is something Angelina bothers. She's happy with her family, friends and with the good things she's doing around the world :).
Umm honestly I don’t care how much it’s been what she and brad did is horrible. Why would we move on from what she did and love and support her again? That’s like forgiving a cheating ex which you shouldn’t do??And now they’re divorced so yay karma 🙃
Angelina made such a warm and humble speech. You can see the glint of tears in Brad's eyes when Angie calls him "my love" and when she talks about her children being her happiness. How true that is when you are a mother.
Her words touch you in a way you can't describe. Her beauty, grace and confidence captures your attention like no other. She will forever be remember, and she has made her mark on this planet as wonderful woman with integrity. Long live the most beautiful Angelina
I was referring to hurbrownies. No need to talk about a woman's sex appeal, when this is a touching segment and has nothing to do with sexuality. Thanks ;)
I watched her speech when she accepted her Oscar in 2000. And then immediately this Governors award. Damn she was sooo different back then. And the woman she turned out was so beyond words. This is how all people should grow. So empowering.
It was not until this moment that I respected Angelina Jolie. . I thought you were a pretender, but I was wrong. This speech moved me to my core and showed me who you are. You are a human being of the highest order. Please accept my apologies Angelina. I shall always see you in the light of this heartfelt acceptance speech.
Some of us respected her for a verry long, long time. Well, better late then never but I have been annoyed by people like you, who were hating on someone while not having a clue, for years and years. You just weren't interested enough in her before, and now that she gets recognition in the form of an oscar for her humanitarian work, suddenly you respect her. People like you used to call her a home wrecker, a junkie, a wacko. But tell me, what have you accomplished in life? And no, I am NOT talking about money.
Miriam.Ben Dear Miriam I just want to say that I have never "hated on someone" in my life. I admired Angelina Jolie for many things including her move from infront of the camera to behind the camera in the movies she has directed, including her newest movie Unbroken. I read about how she had devoted the last 5 years of her life to bringing this movie to the screen and how she formed a bond and great friendship with the man about whom the movie is about. This caused me to listen to some of her speeches and hence I came across the above. So you see you are not right when you say that I was not interested in her before. I have watched Angelina's transition through life, but do not presume to know much of the real person. I want you to know that I have never called her a home wrecker, a junkie or a wacko. I don't judge people like that. Each of us is on our own journey and learning about ourselves and our place in this world along the way. What have I accomplished in life? .. Not great things like Angelina... I am just a working woman who has built a family and raised two sons, one of whom died 5 years ago at the age of 28.... I have managed to keep myself going with great difficulty and fight a battle each day to still see the beauty in this life... and I do. I consider that a great personal accomplishment. It is not something people can see. I sponsor a child in Ethiopia. I donate to charities and in my work, which is in medicine and Women's Health, I give my all in small ways, even just a smile, to make someone's day brighter. You see it is you who have judged me by using me to vent your prejudices. You don't know me Miriam and i forgive your harsh words. As for money, it is not a measure of my success. It is a means to an end for the every day person, a necessity... but on a much bigger stage it is the root of great suffering and what I call evil. I judge my success by the love, kindness and compassion I am able to live and give in my life. All the best to you Miriam.
sonya giancola It doesn't really matter if you "hated her" before and like her now, or whatever. One thing that I learned is that celebrities, those who are rational, mindful and the likes, know the power they have in raising any kind of awareness. We all know that she had quite a wild past. I think that for me, what I got tired of the most is hearing the same shit on a different day. I used to read tabloids when I was teen, not so much of course, but I used to read them. Now that I'm older, I know that I wouldn't want my life, it's good and bad parts plastered all over to the public for everyone to see. I now work at Barnes & Noble and have to deal with those entertainment mags nearly every single day. Believe me just about every single cover of those tabloids is UGLY in every sense of the word. Whether celebs are perfect or not, they are first and foremost HUMAN. I think that this is the key thing that people forget. It seems to be okay for the general public to mess up, get involved in drugs and alcohol and what not, but somehow people fail to see themselves when the shit hits the fan of their favorite celebrity. All of a sudden it's okay to bash a public figure just because they are a public figure and are supposed to know better and lead by example. Yet a lot of the people who talk like that don't see themselves as being responsible and "public" figures to the younger generation. That just baffles me. I personally enjoy Angelina Jolie's movies. I grew up watching a lot of the movies she was in, I enjoy her action packed films like Wanted, Tombraider and Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Maleficent which is my personal favorite. I think that above all what I love about Angelina is that she is someone who took responsibility and made a full 360 change in her life. It's the same reason I have nothing but the highest respect for Robert Downey Jr as well. And also the fact that she gives back and raises humanitarian awareness through the UN. I don't know of other celebs that do the same to be honest.
Glad to hear that you changed your mind about her. She has a colorful past and did a lot of crazy things when she was younger. I can't say I was any better. You learn and you grow. Except Angelina seems to have grown and matured a little more than the rest of us and those are the people we need to pay more attention to. The people who grow until they glow. That's Angelina Jolie.
brad absolutely love her a lot the same goes for her we don't know exactly what happened but from what we read in media he is completely heart broken which is sad
WOW!!! I'm so touched by your wonderful words, Angelina... I was a refugee from Vietnam and I know exactly what you're talking about. THANK YOU for all the good that you do for the people of this world.
She is the reason I want to be an actress. She's a great role model, yes she has done mistakes in her life, but who hasn't? So much love and respect for this wonderful woman.
She is just so amazing and the biggest inspiration ever. I have so much respect for her and what she does every day for people who are less fortunate. She really deserved this award and that speech was beautiful :')
This is a women who has been known as the "most beautiful women in Hollywood" and even with this title she is so humble. She dedicates her life to help those who are less fortunate have a better life and help children receive education. I honestly have nothing but admiration for Angelina. She is a true hero and a legend of our time. We need young females to look up to role models like her and not idolise other celebrities like the Kardashians.
I was about to cry hearing this.. I never heard of encouragement from my mother, who is still alive. It makes me sad because one word of encouragement would make one's life change completely.
Shinichi Takahiro Truer words were never spoken. And more encouragement from the mother than the father, since we spend more of our young time with the mother.
She used to be a bad girl hurt alot people because she herself was going through issues but i think the.moment she took a step outside her own life and tried to see through the eyes of others she became more kind.She has grown for the better.
Precious woman. She has billions, a beauty out of this world, yet she remains so humble, she helps all the poor children and donates half her money. I have nothing but huge respect for her! It's rare, when you have everything in life, to think in such an empathetic way about the people who have nothing. Mad respect for her.
You're such an inspiration, Angie. I'm just here sitting in front of my computer crying as I'm writing this. I wish I had the chance that you have to help people out. I will someday. and I'm hoping to meet you in the future. Wish you and your loved ones the best in life.
It's rather enchanting to see how the wild child transformed herself into a woman of dignity, grace and social conscience. She's is blessed with a remarkable platform - people listen when she speaks - and she is mindful of how she uses it. Well done.
this Woman!! this is why she's for me the most beautiful woman in the world, cos her beauty comes from within n to see ppl trying to damage her name saying she's fake this n that is just so unfair, but I guess that's how the world works, evil will always gonna try to come for the good and destroy it, when she was just another selfish celebrity the world was fine with it, but since she connected with her spirit n saw the power she had and the good she could do to the ppl and started to do it, that's when haters and just plain bad ppl came to talk trash bout her... but don't let them fool u, good does exist and the best proof of it is the evil that cant sit aside doing nothing when a good did is done, it will always appear to try and diminish value and take credibility away from the good ones... I love u Angelina and ur my hero.
Wow, she really gets it. Her speech came straight from her heart and it was beautiful. I really admire her honesty and her ability to step outside the box of life we all tend to fit ourselves in and see the larger world and needs of others.
Angelina, this is the crown to your life. I have been adoring you as a human being foremost, since 1999. Since Girl, Interrupted you have grown into an amazing woman. So proud of you woman, so proud.
I'm not ashamed to say that I cried to this speech. You can hear in her words humbleness, sweetness and dignity, as she is still growing with her own spirit. She also admits her failures and desires. She is beautiful inside and outside. What a great woman, such a mighty and devoted heart. Bless you Angelina
What a deeply moving and eloquent speech. Had NO CLUE that ANGELINA JOLIE was awarded a humanitarian Oscar several years ago as they don't include these "special" Oscars on the show anymore but it is so well-deserved. She is the 21st century version of AUDREY HEPBURN. God bless her.
That speech almost makes me cry. I felt it in my heart and my heart goes to all those that are suffering in refugees camps. I, myself, was a refugee for a long time... there is no word to describe how hard that is... thanks God for humanitarian people that unselfishly take their time, to look at us with care and love. Thank you Angelina.
Angelina is amazing!! She is Different from the other actresses, people say she's not very likable in Hollywood, it doesn't matter, when you have that kind of heart, compassion for sufferings, misfortune of others. I see her as a serious actress, really talented n dedicated to her acting roles, she's so passionate in everything she does and she loves her mother so much.. i cried every time she talks about her Mom who give up evrythg to her so that she can have what she have today. Her mother must be really proud! God Bless you Angie!!
She an angel..and her name is ANGELina!my idol,you're the reason I valued life n help others..you're speeches bring tears to my eyes..God bless Ange n her family.
Maddox looks like he's about to cry--I bet he's like me. Anytime I see someone start to cry (even in movies) I start tearing up. This is so sweet. She looks so nervous. And I've never heard her refer to Brad so affectionately before. I'm glad she got this. Not many 20somethings in Hollywood would've done the work that she did.
I have never seen her so beautiful, now I get what people mean when they say "shine from within" The beauty inside her really shows! This is so amazing.
Wow, what an amazing woman, she has done soo much with her life and you can tell life means so much to her and she wants do as much as she can with it. If only more privileged celebrities would be 1 iota like her, lovely to see!!!
I have always loved and supported angelina jolie throughout the years because I've understood how loving she is and how her intentions are good. Reading these comments and seeing that others are finally realizing this too is so nice, she has amazingly broken away from her past. At 1:05 brad has tears in his eyes! What a lovely family.
I was wrong - I have never really been a fan of Angelina Jolie - I openly admit I was wrong! After listening to this speech, one of the most impactful that I have ever heard, I have come full circle and am now ... ... Well words escape me. Why wasn't I a fan? - because of all of the negative press she received - because I was shallow and allowed myself to be swayed by the hype and I didn't look deeper! Today in just a few minutes I changed my mind, did a huge turn around and have learnt a lesson that I thought I already knew - make my own decisions about people, never judge and so much more! I am humbled to have been pointed in the direction of these inspirational words - at 3.00 minutes the impact starts at 3.30 it hits harder and at 4.00 more still. In Gratitude ~ Jaki :)
It takes a big person to admit they have been wrong. So be proud of yourself. I have been a fan of Angie's for a long time and have read many accounts of how and why she made up her mind to never, ever complain again while so many other had such horrific lives. We all try to do that, but it is a great human being who can actually live it.
She has been my role model since I knew what life actually was thats when I was 13..today IM 20 and I wanna be just like her..and madox has grown into a young gentleman..omg...!!
She is unbelievable. I am very much in love with her. She is a true role model and an exceptional example most people should follow, rather than admiring people who lack the beauty she holds. She is beautiful in every way possible! I love you Angie!!
Angelina makes me cry. Not because there are so many refugee children who could be where she is, but because I see a true celebrity cause. There are so many other celebrity charity causes that appear to have good intentions but are totally misguided. But Angie was fortunate enough to have a mother who instilled high and lofty worldly values in her from the cradle.
Truly deserving! I admire her a lot not only for her acting but mostly for the good that she does around the world. For many years, she has really had an impact on a lot of people's lives, and that includes mine. God bless her!
Brad LOVES Angelina so much, you can tell how proud he was of her, I don’t think he’ll ever stop loving her. It’s unfortunate how their relationship ended but we know brad will love her forever.
