Angelina Jolie has lived her whole life in front of the spotlight. She was born to father, Jon Voight, and mother, Marcheline Bertrand in 1975. Now, on her 46th birthday, see her evolution through the years in the limelight.
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Jolie clings tight to father, Jon Voight, in 1980.
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Angelina Jolie, Jamie Haven and Jon Voight attend the Academy Awards in 1986.
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Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, and Jamie Haven at the 60th Academy Awards.
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Jolie starts life in front of the camera while modeling a bikini in 1991.
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Jolie attends the premiere of “Wallace” in 1997.
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Jolie at the premiere of “Gia” in 1998.
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Jolie goes blonde for the SAG Awards in 1999.
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Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton get close at the “Gone in 60 Seconds” premiere. The two were married from 2000 to 2003.
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Jolie smolders in a beige dress at the “Taking Lives” premiere in 2004.
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Jolie out with baby Maddox in 2003.
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Jolie arrives to the Venice Film Festival in 2004.
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Jolie beams next to Brad Pitt at the premiere of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” in 20o5. The two began their relationship while filming the movie while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
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Jolie films “Life or Something Like It” with a platinum blond wig.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the premiere of “God Grew Tired Of Us” in 2007.
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Jolie steps out with Maddox and Shiloh in 2007.
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Angelina Jolie steps onto the red carpet while pregnant in 2008.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the SAG Awards in 2009.
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Jolie out with her children in 2011.
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Jolie showing off some leg at the Academy Awards in 2012.
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Pitt and Jolie attend the “Maleficent” premiere in 2014. The two filed for divorce in 2016.
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Pax Jolie-Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend the Netflix Golden Globes in 2018.
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Angelina Jolie attends the “Maleficent” premiere with her kids, Vivienne, Zahara, Shiloh and Knox in 2019.
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Jolie beams with her daughter, Vivenne, in 2020. While Jolie hasn’t acted in a movie since 2019’s Maleficent, she has stayed in the spotlight as her custody battle with ex, Brad Pitt, rages on.
Breastfeeding in Public: A Mother’s Creative Response
Although there has long been discussion around breastfeeding in public, one instance from 2018 still has an impact on moms all over the nation. When Melanie Dudley, a new mother from Texas, breastfed her three-month-old son at a restaurant, she became the talk of the town. The following events are both humorous and thought-provoking.
It was 86 degrees outside, and Melanie was covertly nursing her infant. But a man seated close to her felt uneasy and requested her to cover up. Melanie answered with a twist that made everyone in the restaurant laugh, refusing to become defensive. Laughter from bystanders as she covered her own head with the nursing cover.
Melanie’s unorthodox approach was captured in a photo that rapidly went viral on Facebook, igniting a national dialogue about nursing in public. The tragedy happened in 2018, yet its significance is still relevant today. It draws attention to the current discussion over a mother’s unrestricted right to breastfeed her child.
In addition to showcasing Melanie’s sense of humor, her innovative technique brought attention to an important topic: respecting women’s autonomy and the natural act of breastfeeding. It serves as a reminder that society need to encourage and support moms as they face the difficulties of parenthood.
Breastfeeding is a lovely, organic process that has many advantages for both mother and child. Regardless matter where they are, it is imperative to provide a space where moms feel at ease caring for their infants. Promoting the wellbeing of moms and their infants requires providing support and understanding.
Thus, let us honor the bravery and tenacity of every breastfeeding mother out there. They should be commended for their commitment and love, not condemned. Breastfeeding is a journey that ought to be celebrated and embraced rather than kept secret.
Let’s keep pushing for the right to breastfeed in public and making sure that all mothers experience support and empowerment. We can all benefit from a more accepting and understanding society if we work together.
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