Perhaps someone could post some Before shots of Angelina? You know what I mean *old nose* Really tired of the perfection debate. Hey, people (especially in Hollywood) get them all the time!
They say at the end of that war that had caused so much disruption, two soldiers got their first look at Helen, and one immediately said "It was worth it". Only Ms Jolie can make you believe that story. :>@MiniKay:
the thing about her that creeps me out is that so many women are getting plastic surgery to look like angelina jolie, so when i see pictures of angelina jolie, i instantly think "plastic surgery face!' and then have to remind myself "oh, she actually looks that way naturally".
@rednrowdy: Well to be her age and not have the slightest sag or wrinkle means she's likely had some help from a good surgeon. It's true that some people have superlative genetics, but, we have seen her dad over the years so I don't think she's one of them.
@HanaMaru: i'm with you on that - i don't doubt that every single person in hollywood, save maybe judi dench or whatever, hasn't had some sort of 'work done' that the average public couldn't afford, and i include botox and fillers and all that jazz in the category of 'work done'. hell, hasn't carol burnett had a couple of facelifts?!
@Rocket Queen: yeah, the price tag of looking that good is always a deterrent. didn't some gossip mag say that it costs jennifer aniston somewhere in the ballpark of over $30K a month to look the way she does?
This "Idol Worship" of Angelina Jolie is getting very arduous. I understand your "Lady Love" for this woman but at some point, one has to realize that of all the places, this should not be the place where the "worship" of beauty is so ever-present.
You are, indeed, the "friend" I both love and hate and whose dichotomous messages are oft times confusing.
short answer: yes, human. And while quite beautiful, still just human. IMO, there's a prettier young woman who rides my bus everyday. but her dad isn't an actor, her mom wasn't a fashion model, and due to her obvious poverty, will probably never become famous and celebrated like Ms. Jolie. Just saying, Angelina is NOT the most beautiful woman in the world. I'd wager the most beautiful is some poor girl in Ethiopia, and we'll never meet her or put her on a celebrity pedestal.
I admire Angelina for her philanthropy. That is longer-lasting and far more worthwhile than her looks, and I bet she is smart enough to understand that.
I don't get it. Why is this even a question, HERE of all places?
Are we really saying we think she's perfect? Flawless? Why are we doing this to ourselves?
We've got to realize that her "effortless perfection" is a carefully orchestrated illusion. Right? RIGHT?! She's wearing makeup for Heather's Sake! Perfect people don't need makeup, remember?
I'm sure if we all look hard enough, we'd find more than a few flaws not just with her outside appearance but her character as well. I mean, I'm sure she wakes up with bead head, stank breath, and eye boogers, rolls her eyes at Brad and gets frustrated with her kids. And EVERYONE farts on occasion. C'mon!
Don't get me wrong, Angelina is exceptionally beautiful and seems like a wonderful person, but... NOBODY is perfect. She puts her panties on one leg at a time, just like the rest of us. I'm not going to elevate anyone to such a high level of perfection as to question whether they are human or not.
I'm just saying... I refuse to do this to myself anymore, constantly comparing peoples strengths to my weaknesses. It's freaking exhausting. Srsly, aren't y'all tired if doing that?
Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your permission. My Soror Elanor Roosevelt said that.
/loving rant
PS... yes I know this is an SJ and I'm totally missing the point but quite frankly I don't care.
@ceejeemcbeegee: dude, thank you. Jez rarely makes me feel bad about my appearance but I saw that pic and thought damn, my double chin is worse and I haven't even birthed any babies. oy.
i'm totally with you on this. it's like jezebel turns into maxim or esquire every time they post the requisite dozen weekly photos of angelina jolie. why does jezebel constantly focus on her physical beauty? for a blog that derides the objectification of women, it seems to have no problem objectifying angelina jolie. to what end i still haven't figured out.
@Macloserboy: I have no problem with her pics beign plastered all over the site. It's the headline that irked me. And the subsequent commenter pity-party made me feel sad of all of us.
Those earrings are fabulous. I seriously need a pair. Also, why did I cut my hair off? Why?!? Now it will be ages before it grows back and I can style it like hers! Seriously, that is some damn fine hair.
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@Rocket Queen: yeah, the price tag of looking that good is always a deterrent. didn't some gossip mag say that it costs jennifer aniston somewhere in the ballpark of over $30K a month to look the way she does?
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This "Idol Worship" of Angelina Jolie is getting very arduous. I understand your "Lady Love" for this woman but at some point, one has to realize that of all the places, this should not be the place where the "worship" of beauty is so ever-present.
You are, indeed, the "friend" I both love and hate and
whose dichotomous messages are oft times confusing.
Sincerely,
Scout
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I admire Angelina for her philanthropy. That is longer-lasting and far more worthwhile than her looks, and I bet she is smart enough to understand that.
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Are we really saying we think she's perfect? Flawless? Why are we doing this to ourselves?
We've got to realize that her "effortless perfection" is a carefully orchestrated illusion. Right? RIGHT?! She's wearing makeup for Heather's Sake! Perfect people don't need makeup, remember?
I'm sure if we all look hard enough, we'd find more than a few flaws not just with her outside appearance but her character as well. I mean, I'm sure she wakes up with bead head, stank breath, and eye boogers, rolls her eyes at Brad and gets frustrated with her kids. And EVERYONE farts on occasion. C'mon!
Don't get me wrong, Angelina is exceptionally beautiful and seems like a wonderful person, but... NOBODY is perfect. She puts her panties on one leg at a time, just like the rest of us. I'm not going to elevate anyone to such a high level of perfection as to question whether they are human or not.
I'm just saying... I refuse to do this to myself anymore, constantly comparing peoples strengths to my weaknesses. It's freaking exhausting. Srsly, aren't y'all tired if doing that?
Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your permission. My Soror Elanor Roosevelt said that.
/loving rant
PS... yes I know this is an SJ and I'm totally missing the point but quite frankly I don't care.
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i'm totally with you on this. it's like jezebel turns into maxim or esquire every time they post the requisite dozen weekly photos of angelina jolie. why does jezebel constantly focus on her physical beauty? for a blog that derides the objectification of women, it seems to have no problem objectifying angelina jolie. to what end i still haven't figured out.
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