Sen. Angelina Jolie? The Actress Says She’s ‘Open’ To A Life In Politics

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Award-winning actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie said she’d be “open” to a career in politics during an interview for the December issue of Vanity Fair.

“When you work as a humanitarian, you are conscious that politics have to be considered,” Jolie said. “Because if you really want to make an extreme change, then you have a responsibility. … But I honestly don’t know in what role I would be more useful—I am conscious of what I do for a living, and that [could] make it less possible.”

During a second conversation with Vanity Fair, Jolie seemed to commit a little more to the idea.

“I am open,” Jolie said, when asked whether she would consider a life in politics, diplomacy, or public service.

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  1. Hell, I’d vote for her!

  2. Well, that’d be one way to make sure no chads are left hanging.

  3. that would be interesting

  4. Not so fast! Do we know how much of her insane right-wing father has rubbed off on her?

  5. True, though I think considering all the selfless things she’s done it’s not a huge concern.

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