Will Angelina Jolie have bulging veins in her arm zapped before she marries Brad?
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- Published on Monday, 27 January 2014 04:45
- Written by Daily Mail
Magazine claims actress doesn't want to 'look like a freak' in sleeveless gown.Every bride wants to look perfect on their wedding day and it seems Angelina Jolie is no exception. But will she really go as far as to have surgery to remove bulging veins in her arms?That's the claim made by U.S. magazine National Enquirer who report that the actress 'wants to look as beautiful as possible when she walks down the aisle this summer' to tie the knot with long-term partner Brad Pitt.Angelina is regularly voted one of the most beautiful women in the world but an 'insider' told the magazine the Oscar-winner 'has always had a complex about how her veins jut out'. They said: 'She never had an incentive to do anything about it until now. She's chosen a sleeveless gown for her wedding day, and the last thing she wants is to be looking like a freak in the photographs.'It's is unlikely there will be much chance of that when the 38 year old marries Brad, 50, with whom she has six children.But the magazine claim she's so keen to 'tidy up' her appearance for the big day she will consider surgery.The other option would be for the slim star to gain weight so the protruding veins were less obvious but the source said 'that’s not an option to her.' 'If she took the time to bulk up, everything in her life – including the toll all the weight loss has taken on her body – would fall into place. But Angie's just too busy to eat. She’s also convinced that she needs to stay super-skinny to maintain her sex appeal. That leaves her no option but surgery to tidy up those veins,' they said.Endovenous laser treatment is frequently used to reduce the appearance of unsightly varicose veins.
A catheter is inserted into the troublesome vein and a laser is passed through that which then delivers short bursts of energy that heat up the vein and seal it closed. Blood no longer pumps through it and so it disappears.Spire Healthcare offer the treatment in the UK on varicose veins in the leg for a 'guide price' of £1,765. They state the loss of the treated vein is not damaging because 'after treatment the blood in the faulty veins will be diverted to other normal veins in order to make its way back to the heart.'Keith Rose a venous specialist at cosmetics surgery provider MYA.co.uk and Courthouse Clinics told MailOnline: 'Endovenous Laser Therapy is an established minimally invasive technique for the treatment of varicose veins in the lower limbs.'Long term studies have shown that the results are as good as, or better than open surgery and the technique is recommended by NICE as the first choice for varicose veins in the leg.'EVLA for veins in the arm is a novel use for this technology and there are very few clinicians offering this procedure in the UK.'Numerous celebrity websites have been quick to dismiss the report that Angelina would consider such treatment on her arms.Gossipcop.com points out that the National Enquirer 'regularly publishes and spreads outrageous and false stories about Jolie's health' and it's 'ridiculous' to believe the actress has a complex about her arms when she 'frequently makes major public appearances in arm-baring outfits'.Meanwhile celebdirtylaundry.com states that while Angelina has a track record of having surgery for medical reasons after she had a mastectomy last year to prevent breast cancer, they believe she wouldn't have cosmetic surgery because it's 'fraught with risks, and I doubt she's willing to take them'.
Angelina Jolie gets to back work on her film Unbroken in Australia... while Brad Pitt returns to daddy duty after LA stint
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- Published on Thursday, 23 January 2014 17:47
- Written by Daily Mail
Her Oscar-winning fiancé may have just jetted Down Under to spend time with her and their six strong brood, but it's business as usual for Angelina Jolie on the set of her new film Unbroken. The star looked very much in control as she sat in the director’s chair of the World War II biopic on Thursday. The 38-year-old is currently filming on the Gold Cast in Queensland, where the mother-of-six was casually dressed in black pants and a black, thick-strapped singlet that displayed her slender arms. Her signature chocolate locks were pulled into a low ponytail and she kept her makeup natural and to a minimum. Jolie and her six children have been based in Australia since November last year, with 50-year-old Brad flying in and out as much as possible to spend time with the family. The doting father touched down in Sydney on Tuesday after his film 12 Years A Slave had a big win at the Producers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills at the weekend. His presence has likely taken some stress off of Angelina’s shoulders, as producing the film has by no means proven an easy feat. According to screenwriters Joel and Ethan Coen, the many war scenes and water and aerial shoots make the production process all the more problematic. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly last year, Angelina said of the difficulty of the shoot: 'On set, we started to joke and say, "Tomorrow will be easier," knowing full well that on this challenging shoot, there are no easy days,' 'Anytime it gets tough, we think of the real men who lived through this, and no one complains. In fact, we all just feel honored to be here.' The motion picture is based on a novel by Laura Hillenbrand that narrates the true life story of a World War II hero. Skins actor Jack O'Connell stars in the lead role as American Olympic runner Louis Zamperini, who was taken prisoner by the Japanese army during the second World War. The movie also stars Garrett Hedlund and 'About Time' actor Domhnall Gleeson. It is scheduled for release in December this year. Angelina and Brad have been making the most of Australia while there, spending time on the Gold Coast where they went ice-skating and visited the Currumbin Wildlife Park, and taking a cruise around Coomera River. They've also been enjoying time in Sydney, including a trip to the aquarium and to see The Lion King.
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Watch a New Preview for Maleficent, Starring Angelina Jolie!
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 January 2014 06:58
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Disney Channel aired a preview of Maleficent today and you can check out the new footage below! Opening in theaters on May 30, 2014, the action adventure stars Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.From Disney comes Maleficent—the untold story of Disney's most iconic villain from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty. A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal—an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading king's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom—and perhaps to Maleficent's true happiness as well.
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Angelina Jolie Joins Ethiopian Film 'Difret' as Executive Producer
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- Published on Thursday, 17 September 2015 11:22
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Angelina Jolie has a new credit to add to her resume – executive producer of the Ethiopian movie Difret! The film will be heading to the 2014 Sundance Film Festival this week as an entry in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition and now it has one of the world’s biggest stars putting her support behind it. Angelina will be taking a presentation credit on the film and there is no word yet if the title will be changed, according to Deadline. The movie tells the story of a girl and a female lawyer who take on the Ethiopian tradition of “telefa,” which means marriage by abduction. “This film is a strong moment for art in Ethiopia”, Angelina said in a statement. “It is inspiring to see such an important story so beautifully illustrated with such creative talent. It draws out the richness of Ethiopian culture and shows how important legal advances can be made while respecting local culture. It is a story that gives hope for Ethiopia’s future, and for other countries where countless girls grow up without the protection of laws that shield them and their bodies, and shows how the courage of brave individuals can awaken the conscience of a society.”
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Brangelina baby number seven? Brad and Angelina planning an addition to their brood
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- Published on Thursday, 16 January 2014 05:56
- Written by The Independent
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly planning for baby number seven.The Hollywood power couple allegedly decided that now is the right time to add to their brood over Christmas, when they'd spent precious time with their family.The couple are said to be keen to adopt, like they did with 12-year-old Maddox, Pax, ten and Zahara, nine.They also have biological children Shiloh, seven, and five-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne."Angelina and Brad have spent much of the festive period discussing extending their family. They've been open with the children about it and they are all excited at the prospect," a source close to the family revealed to British magazine Grazia.Brad, 50, and 38-year-old Angelina dedicate a lot of their time to charity work in Africa.Daughter Zahara was born in Ethiopia and they're currently building an AIDS clinic there in her name, donating $2million to get the project started."They have always wanted Zahara to have a sibling who shares her African heritage. Ideally they'd like a little girl aged between two and three."There is likely to be a visit to Ethiopia in the next few months to check on the proceedings at the clinic. But they will visit orphanages at the same time. They hope to have everything in place to go ahead with the adoption around April," the source added.Angelina has spoken openly in the past about the joy Brad and her children have brought her.The couple announced their engagement in 2012 but are yet to set a date to tie the knot."Brad has expanded my life in ways I never imagined. We built a family. He is not just the love of my life, he is my family. I hold that very dear."I suppose what I've learned from Brad is to be able to have the kind of family whose happiness and well-being comes before your own," Angelina previously told the US edition of Marie Claire magazine.
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