Remember Angelina Jolie's Billy Bob Tattoo?

[tinatark]

She got it partially removed, and now is reserving that space for the GPS coordinates of the birthplaces of her children. You can't tell as well in this pic, but in the latest People magazine, the other tattoo isn't totally removed. Looks kinda sloppy, IMO.

 

[eclectics]

She got it partially removed, and now is reserving that space for the GPS coordinates of the birthplaces of her children. You can't tell as well in this pic, but in the latest People magazine, the other tattoo isn't totally removed. Looks kinda sloppy, IMO.

Didn't she also carry around a vial of Billy Bob's blood? She can go on the "crackpot" list with Tom Cruise and the rest!

 

[happygirl]

Didn't she also carry around a vial of Billy Bob's blood? She can go on the "crackpot" list with Tom Cruise and the rest!

I will second that, didn't she make out with her brother at the Oscars??

 

[poohluvrs]

She is gorgeous, and seems to be very caring too.

Those tatoos look a mess though.....

 

[tinatark]

She is gorgeous, and seems to be very caring too.

Those tatoos look a mess though.....

-- loves the blob oops I mean Shiloh... but is more partial to the adopted children - from this article: http://usmagazine.com/angelina_addresses_life_with_brad_and_madonnas_adoption_malaise_0

I think I feel so much more for Madd and Zee because they’re survivors, they came through so much. Shiloh seemed so privileged from the moment she was born. I have less inclination to feel for her...I met my other kids when they were 6 months old, they came with a personality. A newborn really is this...Yes, a blob! But now she’s starting to have a personality...I’m conscious that I have to make sure I don’t ignore her needs, just because I think the others are more vulnerable.”

Brad finds her sexier surrounded by books and learning than dressed and looking all pretty .. ~~~> http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20038456,00.html

 

[freckles and boo]

A few good deeds don't make you a grown-up.

 

[happygirl]

-- loves the blob oops I mean Shiloh... but is more partial to the adopted children - from this article: http://usmagazine.com/angelina_addresses_life_with_brad_and_madonnas_adoption_malaise_0

I think I feel so much more for Madd and Zee because they’re survivors, they came through so much. Shiloh seemed so privileged from the moment she was born. I have less inclination to feel for her...I met my other kids when they were 6 months old, they came with a personality. A newborn really is this...Yes, a blob! But now she’s starting to have a personality...I’m conscious that I have to make sure I don’t ignore her needs, just because I think the others are more vulnerable.”

Brad finds her sexier surrounded by books and learning than dressed and looking all pretty .. ~~~> http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20038456,00.html

I read that I was sick at that, She needs to love all of her kids

 

[stenickar]

She is gorgeous, and seems to be very caring too.

Those tatoos look a mess though.....

I wonder how caring Jennifer Aniston thinks she is, now that Angelina Jolie stated that she was trying to get pregnant while Brad & Jennifer were still married. I have always thought that AJ was strange, but what purpose did it serve to come out and say something so hurtful ? I don't think she thought about how it would make her look, like a *****, or she doesn't care . The quote about her own flesh and blood is strange

 

[KikiFan]

A few good deeds don't make you a grown-up.

No, but growing up does. She was a wild, reckless 20- something that came from a broken home with a screwed up dad. I don't understand why it's so hard to believe that she's grown and matured. That blood vile thing was gross and weird, but she's had some pretty life changing experiences since then. Traveling to some horrifying places, raising children, getting therapy. I'd hate to be forever judged by the stupid things I did at 23. Or to be frozen forever as that person, incapable of learning and growning

Blob was certainly not a great choice of words, but I understand what she meant. Kids are so much more animated and full of personality at 6 or 8 months. Before Shiloh, each of her children came to her with a more developed personality as well as special needs because of their experiences. By comparison, SHiloh came in with a newborn's minimal personality, at the stage where they only sleep and eat and with out the special needs of Maddox and Zahara.. That had to be kinda strange for a parent who had already adopted two other children.

I loved my daughter from the minute she was born, but I distinctly remember a moment when I realized I was falling even more in love with her. It was about 2 years old and suddenly she was this little pint sized person, full of personality. It was such a revelation to see her turn into this little person. All of the sudden I didn't love her just because she was mine, I loved her because of who she was. So I guess I understand what she was saying.

 

[Mysteria]

A few good deeds don't make you a grown-up.

Amen to that!

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

For the record, her tattoo removal does look sloppy. I think it serves as a great reminder to people who are considering getting Taz on their shoulder, or a tribal band, or something equally as dorky. I don't care how much money you have. It can never be completely removed, so choose your ink wisely.

Now as far as Angelina Jolie not being a grown-up, she has adopted numerous underprivileged children, is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations, created a project, named after her son Maddox, to promote wildlife conservation and development in Cambodia, and has spent time as a U.N. goodwill ambassador, taking many trips worldwide to advocate for refugees, AIDS orphans and disaster victims. Have we become so jaded by the Lindsey Lohan-Paris Hilton celebrity culture that exists these days that we cannot respect a celebrity who has actually gone out and done some good in the world? More good, mind you, that most people, sitting at home behind their computers, going though to motions of living their daily lives, could only dream of doing. Please understand that this post is not intended to flame, it's just frustrating to see that in so many cases, no matter what amount of good in the world you do, instead of applauding, most people choose be cynical about it. It's simply unfortunate.

 

[Cass]

Nice Post, KikiFan

 

[freckles and boo]

For the record, her tattoo removal does look sloppy. I think it serves as a great reminder to people who are considering getting Taz on their shoulder, or a tribal band, or something equally as dorky. I don't care how much money you have. It can never be completely removed, so choose your ink wisely.

Now as far as Angelina Jolie not being a grown-up, she has adopted numerous underprivileged children, is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations, created a project, named after her son Maddox, to promote wildlife conservation and development in Cambodia, and has spent time as a U.N. goodwill ambassador, taking many trips worldwide to advocate for refugees, AIDS orphans and disaster victims. Have we become so jaded by the Lindsey Lohan-Paris Hilton celebrity culture that exists these days that we cannot respect a celebrity who has actually gone out and done some good in the world? More good, mind you, that most people, sitting at home behind their computers, going though to motions of living their daily lives, could only dream of doing. Please understand that this post is not intended to flame, it's just frustrating to see that in so many cases, no matter what amount of good in the world you do, instead of applauding, most people choose be cynical about it. It's simply unfortunate.

She is a talented actress who has used that power mostly for good - I will give you that. She is also a woman who has publicly participated in the break-up of several relationships. She is raising her children with plenty of help - I do not for a minute believe she is deep in the trenches of caring for her children every moment of every day like most people who adopt multiple children. Does she care for the problems of the world? Sure, and so do most of us who are "sitting at home behind their computers, going though to motions of living our daily lives". We just operate in a quieter, less self-promoting fashion.

 

[MUFFYCAT]

If we never heard from her or Brad again that would be fine with me.

I'm not big on celebreties and their "good work".

 

[Teacher03]

She is a talented actress who has used that power mostly for good - I will give you that. She is also a woman who has publicly participated in the break-up of several relationships. She is raising her children with plenty of help - I do not for a minute believe she is deep in the trenches of caring for her children every moment of every day like most people who adopt multiple children. Does she care for the problems of the world? Sure, and so do most of us who are "sitting at home behind their computers, going though to motions of living our daily lives". We just operate in a quieter, less self-promoting fashion.

Very well said!

 

[Poohbear123]

If we never heard from her or Brad again that would be fine with me.

I'm not big on celebreties and their "good work".

Me too, can't stand neither one of them....

 

[KikiFan]

Nice Post, KikiFan

Thank you!

I like Angelina. I haven't always liked all her choices or things she's done. But I like the work that she's done and that she seems to always be striving to improve herself and our world.

As for her "not being in the trenches raising her kids" I'm sorry but that's a tacky and ignorant thing to say. She's a working mom. SHe has a job that sometimes requires she works 12 - 14 hour days. Of course she has help. That doesn't make her less of a mom. Or do you think that any mother who puts their child in daycare "is not in the trenches" ??

All you have to do is look at her with her children. It's obvious they love and adore her and she's engaged in their lives. And if you want a comparison take a look at Sean Preston when he's in Brittney's arms.

 

[Laugh O. Grams]

Thank you!

I like Angelina. I haven't always liked all her choices or things she's done. But I like the work that she's done and that she seems to always be striving to improve herself and our world.

As for her "not being in the trenches raising her kids" I'm sorry but that's a tacky and ignorant thing to say. She's a working mom. SHe has a job that sometimes requires she works 12 - 14 hour days. Of course she has help. That doesn't make her less of a mom. Or do you think that any mother who puts their child in daycare "is not in the trenches" ??

All you have to do is look at her with her children. It's obvious they love and adore her and she's engaged in their lives. And if you want a comparison take a look at Sean Preston when he's in Brittney's arms.

Agreed. When I read that post, I too thought that it was a guarded swipe at working parents. As if you're not with your kids 24/7, you're less of a parent...please...

Some people can't seem to separate the celebrity from the charitable human being no matter how great the effort. Instead of cynically saying that she does the work for shameless self promotion, why isn't it equally plausible that she's using her publicist-manufactured celebrity in a positive way to showcase parts of the world that wouldn't get the media's attention otherwise?

 

[tinatark]

I think that the comment about her not "being in the trenches" is about her nannies taking care of her kids - but she get kudos for being this great and wonderfully devoted mom. Most actresses who employ nannies get
this same type of comment at some point.

 

[Ciao Mickey]

She got it partially removed, and now is reserving that space for the GPS coordinates of the birthplaces of her children. You can't tell as well in this pic, but in the latest People magazine, the other tattoo isn't totally removed. Looks kinda sloppy, IMO.

I'm sorry, but there is nothing that looks more hideous than a woman wearing an evening dress with tatoos.

I think the tatoo ink has seeped into her brain.