Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a short black dress at Deadline Hollywood’s seventh annual The Contenders event in West Hollywood over the weekend. Despite being 41 years old, the Oscar winner looked ageless in the figure-hugging outfit and matching leather boots styled by her stylist, Jen Rade. With a bold red lip, dark aviator sunglasses, and a chic ponytail, the mother of six effortlessly exuded confidence at the Directors Guild of America Theater.
Strutting her stuff: Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a chic black dress at Deadline Hollywood’s The Contenders event in West Hollywood over the weekend. She graciously greeted her fans in Los Angeles, signing autographs and taking selfies with them. Jolie has been on her own since splitting from Brad Pitt a year ago, following a two-year marriage and the birth of three children – Shiloh, who is 11, and twins Vivienne and Knox, both 9 years old. Meanwhile, Mary J. Blige, known for her role in Mudbound, is going through a divorce herself after 13 years of marriage to her ex-manager Martin ‘Kendu’ Isaacs. Accompanying Jolie, who is the Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, was her close friend and co-screenwriter, Loung Ung, dressed elegantly in a black sleeveless dress.
Slim Minnie! The Academy Award champion effortlessly defied her age of 41 in the stylish black knitted turtleneck mini-dress paired with matching leather booties handpicked by her stylist, Jen Rade.
Stunning Brunette: The single mother of six looked fabulous with her bold red lipstick, sleek ponytail, and stylish dark aviator sunglasses as she stepped out at the Directors Guild of America Theater.
Angelina warmly greeted her adoring fans in Los Angeles by signing autographs and taking selfies with them outside the venue.
Selfie time: Jolie has been on her own since officially separating from her third husband Brad Pitt a year ago after a two-year marriage and three children – Shiloh, 11; and twins Vivienne & Knox, 9. Angelina first met the 47-year-old human rights activist 16 years ago, and they worked together to adapt her 2006 memoir “First They Killed My Father” into a Netflix film now available for streaming. During a Q&A session for the awards season, Jolie revealed that her fifth directorial project is the official entry from Cambodia for the Best Foreign Film category at next year’s Academy Awards. Loung expressed, “If I may, we Cambodians do not see Angie as a Western woman. She belongs to us and has been a citizen since 2005 – and even before that, she embodied the spirit of Cambodia.”
Hey there! If there’s someone who can relate to the struggles of a former wild child, it’s the talented actress Mary J. Blige. She’s still in the process of divorcing her ex-manager Martin ‘Kendu’ Isaacs after being married for a whopping 13 years.
Back together again: Her longtime friend and co-writer, Loung Ung, looked chic in a sleeveless black dress as they both worked with the Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Close friends: Angelina first crossed paths with the 47-year-old advocate for human rights 16 years back. Since then, they have collaborated to transform her 2006 autobiography, First They Killed My Father, into a Netflix movie that is now available for streaming.
Grins: Angelina gave Long a big hug as they joyfully marked the completion of the movie together.
Ung expressed how she immediately connected with someone who she found to be truly genuine. Despite her friend’s reluctance to receive public praise, Ung couldn’t help but admire her cool personality. The director of By the Sea, Angelina Jolie, involved her 16-year-old son, Maddox, in the production as an executive producer and had her 13-year-old son, Pax, take on the role of still photographer. According to Angelina, every Cambodian involved in the film had a personal connection to the war and were motivated by their loved ones to participate. She also highlighted how artists were targeted during the war, but seeing them return to contribute creatively to the project was truly inspiring. The film’s story may be sad, but it showcases the country’s creative abilities which made everyone proud.
Great news! Jolie revealed during a recent awards season Q&A session that her fifth directorial project has been selected as Cambodia’s official submission for the upcoming Academy Awards in the best foreign film category.
Casually speaking with moderator Pete Hammond, Loung expressed that in the eyes of the Cambodian people, Angelina Jolie is not seen as a Western woman. Instead, she is considered one of their own as she became a citizen in 2005, and even before that, she embodied the spirit of Cambodia.
Glowing: Angelina flaunted her glowing complexion and porcelain skin while chatting.
Brown-haired beauty: Angelina exuded beauty as she passionately discussed the production.
Dynamic duo: Angelina linked up with the striking Mary, who was rocking a vibrant neon jumpsuit, at the glamorous affair.
Family involvement: In the movie “By the Sea,” the director’s 16-year-old son Maddox was credited as an executive producer for the genocide drama, while her 13-year-old son Pax took on the role of still photographer for the film.
In the spotlight: The Khmer-language drama is currently receiving high praise with an 89 percent approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, a 72 percent rating on MetaCritic, and a 7.3/10 score on IMDb. The talented actress from Kung Fu Panda 3 is gearing up to start production on the sequel to the popular Disney movie, Maleficent, which explores the backstory of the iconic villain. Before diving into her next project, Jolie has also worked as an executive producer on an animated film called The Breadwinner, set in Afghanistan, which will be released in US theaters on November 17 and in UK theaters on May 25. Nora Twomey’s film, adapted from the 2001 novel by Deborah Ellis, follows a determined girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family after her father is arrested.
