Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was among the guests hosted at the White House when South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee visited the US, and she made sure to come with her plus one, her son, Maddox.
The visit is part of proceedings to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the US-ROK alliance and to finalize a new military alliance to counter North Korea’s growing nuclear threat.
The “Maleficent” star will reportedly team up with “X-Men” actress Halle Berry for the Warner Bros. epic, “Maude vs Maude.”
Read on for more details.
Angelina Jolie Attends White House Dinner With Son Maddox
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Angelina Jolie, 47, made a rare public appearance with her eldest son Maddox Jolie-Pitt, 21, at a White House state dinner in Washington.
The event was held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea and to welcome South Korean President Yoon Suk-you and his wife, Kim Keon-hee.
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The actress and humanitarian wore a faded white vintage Chanel blazer over a flowing white dress with a plunging V neckline, while Maddox wore a fitted black peacoat over a white shirt and tie. The mother and daughter duo posed on the red carpet, looking elegant and confident.
While it was certainly an exciting event for Jolie, it was also a proud moment for the mother of six. Maddox, who has been a source of pride and inspiration for the actress since she was adopted from Cambodia in 2002, is well-versed in South Korean culture because she attended school there.
Along with Maddox, Jolie shares five other children with ex-husband Brad Pitt: sons Pax, 19, Knox Léon, 14, and daughters Zahara, 18, Shiloh, 16, and Vivienne, 14.
Mother-Son Duo Treated With Presidential Musical Performance
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Moments before the lavish dinner ended, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol surprised guests with a rendition of Don McLean’s classic “American Pie.”
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol grabbed the microphone and sang Don Mclean’s classic “American Pie” to a stunned audience at a White House state dinner.
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“We know this is one of your favorite songs, ‘American Pie,'” Biden told Yoon.
“Yes, that’s true,” Yoon replied through a Korean translator. “When I went to school, it was one of my favorite songs.”
“We want to hear you sing it,” Biden said. “It’s been a while, but…” Yoon trailed off before singing the first part of the song as Biden handed him a guitar signed by McLean to perform.
Angelina Jolie Plays Coy About Plans After Leaving United Nations
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Somewhere along the line at the state house dinner, the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” star was asked what would happen after she left the United Nations. She ignored the question and kept smiling at the camera.
When asked about Seoul, Maddox reportedly replied, “Great,” having attended Yonsei University. A source close to the actress told People’s Magazine, “Angelina has visited South Korea many times for her humanitarian and refugee support over the past two decades and as an artist. Angelina and Maddox are honored to attend this state dinner.”
Jolie is known for her extensive humanitarian work. He has been a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Goodwill Ambassador since 2001. Since then he has been actively involved in raising awareness of the refugee crisis and fighting for their protection and rights.
In addition to her work with refugees, Jolie has been involved in various other humanitarian efforts, including fighting for the rights of women and children, promoting education and health care, and supporting conservation efforts in several countries.
Angelina Jolie And Halle Berry Tap For New Action Movie
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Acclaimed actors, Berry and Jolie, are joining forces for the upcoming action film “Maude vs. Maude,” according to Deadline.
The two women, known for their impressive acting skills and amazing physical prowess, have been tapped by Warner Bros. to star in the film after winning a “multi-studio bidding war.”
Details about the film are still under wraps, but reports suggest that it will be an action-packed thriller and will be directed by Roseanne Liang, with a script written by Scott Mosier.
For Jolie and Berry, this collaboration will be the first time they both work on a project. Both actresses have made a name for themselves in Hollywood for their ability to portray strong and dynamic female characters.
Jolie has starred in several high-profile action films, including the “Tomb Raider” series and “Salt,” while Berry has shown her chops in films such as “Die Another Day” and the “X-Men” franchise.
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