Currently, she is on a journey through Cambodia with her latest memoir-inspired drama. During her trip, Angelina Jolie had a memorable encounter with King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia following the premiere of First They Killed My Father on Saturday. Despite keeping a low profile since her divorce from Brad Pitt, the actress stunned in a vibrant hot pink gown during the event in Siem Reap province. See below for the video.
Angelina Jolie had a special moment with King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia following the opening ceremony of First They Killed My Father. Looking stunning in a full-length chiffon gown, the 41-year-old graciously accepted an honor from the King. With awe and admiration, the Hollywood star showed her respect by bowing to the monarch, dressed elegantly in a flowing backless dress. Her dress draped beautifully over her slim figure, emphasizing her slender waist as she received a bouquet of flowers from the King during the event. Completing her look, she styled her dark hair into a chic chignon, showcasing simple diamond studs for the memorable occasion.
Respected: The actress, who has been laying low since her divorce from Brad Pitt, stunned in a vibrant hot pink gown in Siem Reap province, a departure from her usual subdued fashion choices.
Unforgettable: The 41-year-old looked absolutely stunning in her eye-catching, floor-length chiffon gown while receiving the prestigious award from the King of the country.
Delighted by her experience, the Hollywood superstar gracefully paid her respects to the monarch while dressed in a stunning backless gown. Jolie’s radiant presence was showcased during her first official appearance in Cambodia for the premiere of her latest film. Accompanied by her children Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne, the mother-of-six held a public screening of the heartfelt drama. Adorned in a chic black dress with lace accents, she exuded elegance while being surrounded by her happy and proud kids at the event.
Returning to work, Angelina showed up for the first time in public since her separation from Brad Pitt at the premiere of her latest movie on Saturday.
Family get-together: The 41-year-old mother, who has six children, was seen at the event accompanied by her kids Maddox (15), Pax (13), Zahara (12), and Shiloh (10). However, her 8-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne were not spotted at the event.
Let’s share a hug: Jolie’s littlest one, Vivienne, wrapped her arms around her mom as they stood together outside the movie premiere.
Family Gathering: Angelina embraced Vivienne as they both graced the premiere event together. Angelina was honored to be invited to the royal residence for a meeting with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni. The poignant film portrays the wartime journey of Angelina’s close friend and former refugee, Cambodian Loung Un, during her childhood. The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix.
Jolie, who took on the role of director for the project, expressed gratitude towards Maddox for inspiring her to bring the film to life after it had been on hold for quite some time. “I wanted to explore not just the horrors of war, but also the power of family love and the beauty of the country. Moreover, I wanted to gain insight into the possible experiences of my son’s birth parents.”
Ex-lover: She has been staying out of the spotlight ever since officially ending her marriage with Brad Pitt in September.
Everyone present: In addition to that, eight-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne (on the far left) were also seen meeting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.
“I was intrigued to get to know him better and to explore this country more,” she mentioned.
“He was the one who took the initiative, expressing his readiness to work on it. He read the script, provided input, and actively participated in production meetings,” Jolie stated in a recent interview with The Guardian.
Maddox was spotted touring the Angkor temple complex last Friday.
“This project is the first of its kind, shedding light on this war in such a significant way in this particular country,” she explained.
In a heartwrenching movie, Angelina Jolie sheds light on the wartime struggles of her close friend and former Cambodian refugee, Loung Un, during her childhood. This powerful film will soon be available for streaming on Netflix.
Jolie attributed Maddox with persuading her to finally bring the film to life after it had been stuck in development for years. She mentioned that he read the script, provided input, and actively participated in production meetings.
The acclaimed actress, who is now a citizen of Cambodia, expressed her belief that everyone involved in the project had a unified goal of presenting something meaningful and representing their country. She emphasized the collaborative spirit among the cast and crew.
The premiere of ‘First They Killed My Father’ will see Cambodia’s king and survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime in attendance, along with approximately 1,500 guests. The film, based on Loung Ung’s memoirs, narrates her traumatic experiences as a five-year-old during the Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh, which forced her family into horrific labor camps before her eventual escape to the US.
Angelina mentioned that Maddox was the one who took the initiative and expressed his readiness to work on it, which he then did.
Shedding light on their struggle: The government’s pursuit of an agrarian Marxist ideal led to the deaths of around two million Cambodians from 1975 to 1979, primarily from execution, hunger, and excessive labor.
This marks Jolie’s second film addressing genocide, following her 2011 movie on the Bosnian war which included a cast of mostly local actors.
In a nod to the survivors of the oppressive regime, Jolie has worked to ensure that the film is created by Cambodians and can be easily viewed by them.
Spreading awareness: Jolie’s latest film is her second project focusing on genocide, following her 2011 movie that delved into the Bosnian conflict and showcased predominantly local talents.
Jolie openly shared that she desired to comprehend the experiences of her son’s biological parents. The majority of the movie is spoken in Khmer, with most of the cast and crew being locals, including the two young stars. Additionally, the film’s co-producer is Rithy Panh, a highly-respected filmmaker in Cambodia. Despite losing nearly all his close family members during the Khmer Rouge era, Panh persevered and created impactful documentaries that played a crucial role in shedding light on the atrocities of the genocide.
“I believe that everyone here is not just looking out for themselves, but they are all here to contribute and make a difference for their country,” expressed Angelina, who is now a citizen of Cambodia.
After the premiere, the film will be shown in various locations in Cambodia, a few months before it becomes available to viewers worldwide on Netflix. Jolie’s visit to Cambodia is one of the few public appearances she has made since her highly publicized separation from Brad Pitt in September of last year. Together, they raised a family with three out of their six children adopted from foreign countries.
Honoring customs: Angelina shows her admiration by attending a meeting with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni
The exclusive audience for the premiere of ‘First They Killed My Father’ in Cambodia will include the country’s king and survivors of the communist regime, along with about 1,500 guests. The film, directed by Angelina Jolie and based on the memoirs of Loung Ung, is set to be a poignant event.
Brad Pitt, who is currently embroiled in a custody battle with Angelina Jolie over their children, is expected to attend the court hearing later this month. The couple’s complex relationship began on the set of a movie in 2005, while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
The incident in September, where Pitt allegedly got into an argument with his family on a private plane, led to an investigation by the authorities. However, he was cleared of any wrongdoing by both the FBI and LA DCFS in November.
In the ongoing legal proceedings, Pitt is seeking joint physical and legal custody of the children, while Jolie is pushing for sole physical custody with Pitt having scheduled visitations. The custody battle continues to be a highly publicized and emotionally charged issue.
The first showing will be held in Cambodia, with screenings planned in other locations throughout the country. This will happen about seven months before the movie becomes available for viewing worldwide on Netflix.
Recently, Jolie has been keeping a low profile, with her appearance in Cambodia marking a rare public outing since her highly publicized split from Brad Pitt in September last year. Last month, she accused Pitt of attacking her character in court documents, claiming he is fearful of the truth being revealed to the public. Despite agreeing with Pitt’s decision to seal their children’s records for privacy reasons, Jolie accused him of using legal filings to avoid responsibility for the media attention surrounding their family. Despite this ongoing legal battle, Jolie is determined to pursue sole custody of their children as she currently holds temporary physical custody.
Pitt, aged 53, and Angelina are currently embroiled in a fierce custody dispute involving their six children: Maddox (15), Pax (13), Zahara (11), Shiloh (10), as well as twins Knox and Vivienne (8).