Angelina Jolie on Good Morning America

Angelina Jolie‘s latest stop on her Good Shepherd press junket was at Good Morning America yesterday.  It was her first television interview in promoting the movie.  Of course, the conversation turned to her family.  She had this to say…

(As if you didn’t know, she and boyfriend Brad Pitt have three kids: 5-year-old Maddox aka "Mad," 23-month-old Zahara aka "Z," and six-month-old Shiloh.)

Angelina and Brad plan to expand their family through adoption and possibly biologically
I even think that I did make it clear that we, we would think aboutadopting next, which is important for me in the balance of how — in ourown family, our kids perceive it.  Yes, we have Shiloh and it’s been a wonderful experience, but wewant to find another brother or sister in the world for our family.

They are not planning on conceiving anytime soon.
I’m on the pill.

Click to read more of the interview!

They are thinking about which countries to adopt from
You know, now the questions are more when you have a mixed-racefamily, do you balance the races so there’s another African person inthe house for Z? So there’s another Asian person in the house for Mad?Shiloh has Brad and I she can look at.  What’s best for the children as they grow? We don’tjust want to have different children from different countries. That’snot the point.

Despite their glamorous jetset life, they enjoy the mundane aspects of parenting and homelife.
Really, the big special times are just like this morning, justvery, just a lot of nothing together. Just sitting around coloring. Webroke the coffee machine. We tried to fix it. We wereplaying with the kids, just trying to find somebody’s bottle, changesomebody’s diaper that’s, you know, gone leaky and just all that goodstuff.

Brad is a great partner and dad.
He really enjoys them. He woke up very, very earlythis morning and let me sleep in because I had this interview. …Dealing with the two girls and bottles and food, which is not easy todo, on his own, for quite a few hours this morning so I could rest. …He’s just a really great partner, a great, great man.

For a video clips of the interview, visit ABC News.

Source: ABC News via Us Weekly

Comments

They seem like such a happy family. I’m glad they put so much thought into what’s best for all of their children’s needs.

- Natalee on December 15th, 2006

I wonder why she’s started being so open about her family. Don’t get me wrong, I love to hear it. But she’s just never been one to sit and chat about her private life with the press.

- Candice on December 15th, 2006

I too am so pleased to hear someone express to the world that their families needs come first. I also have very much enjoyed hearing her thoughts on her family… but I had the same question Candice.

- Campbell on December 15th, 2006

That’s a great question, why is she opening up now? I mean they were so secretive up until recently, but I must add I love to hear it anyways. I loved in an earlier post about how Maddox was the one to decide they would be a family, it shows her kids are what matter to her most. Keep the Brangelina love coming!!!

- Leslie on December 15th, 2006

The thing I don’t understand is why she always seems so ankward to talk about Shiloh, like she was was different, in her interviews she talks a lot about maddox and zahara, how intelligent and great they are but it’s like she is not confortable with the fact that shiloh is her biological child. Juts have to listen to what she said “it was a great experience ,but we will adopt next”.

It’s great to adopt children, but please they already have 3 under the age of 4.

From Danielle, CBB Publisher: Actually, Maddox is 5, so these have 3 under 5, not 4.

Also, I think it’s possible she didn’t love being pregnant and also that she may be overcompensating.

- estherpanda on December 15th, 2006

Actually, she used to spill every detail about her life to the press. Then the whole Brad Pitt thing happened and she got uncharacteristically silent. I think she just now feels she’s waited a ‘safe’ amount of time for Jen’s turmoil to die down before rubbing it in her face.

- teenyz on December 15th, 2006

Estherpanda: I totally agree with you. When she said “Yes, we have Shiloh and it’s been a wonderful experience, but we want to find another brother or sister in the world for our family” my first thought was “you could actually HAVE a brother or a sister too.” I don’t know maybe I am reading too much into it, but when she said that it just gave me a strange feeling, like Shiloh could never measure up to any of her adopted children. I am sure that isn’t how she meant it (at least I sure hope not), but that was my first thought.

- P Dawn on December 15th, 2006

I think the reason why Angie is so reluctant to talk about Shiloh is because of all the press surrounding her pregnancy. Sure there was media coverage when Mad and Z were adopted but not all the craziness that Angie being pregnant brought. I think a major reason why Angie and Brad want to adopt again is because there’s that stigma that Shiloh has because she’s their biological child. Even now in magazines and some websites (not this one) article’s say their adopted children and Shiloh the biological child. The point that Angie and Brad are trying to make is that they are a multi layered family and it shouldn’t matter if their children are biological or adopted.

- Ruth on December 15th, 2006

I think she’s trying to come across as such a good person to win over America’s hearts. She will never be loved as much as Jennifer Aniston though. Just the thought of what she did to their marriage makes me nauseous.

- Katie on December 16th, 2006

I find it nice that she’s starting to open up now. The part about their morning together, breaking the coffee machine, it makes them normal in my eyes. I love that about them.

- FC on December 16th, 2006

I love Angie, she is so open and honest. This is the first film she has had out since becoming a partner with Brad and she is characteristically open. She isnt rubbing anything in anyones face.

It also isnt anyone elses business if she adopts next or has a bio baby. I dont get this animosity towards her or this family. Who cares if she adopts next? why judge that, adoption is a wonderful thing. She explained in her interview why she will adopt and that should be it for anyone.
It is her life and her decisions. I think she will have another bio child at some point, but even if she doesnt, that is her choice and Brad’s choice. Anyone who is reading in to what she says to mean shiloh isnt as important or whatever is mearly projecting their own prejudices. They clearly love all their children equally. I wish we had more people in the world who could love so completely and without prejudice.

- leni on December 16th, 2006

Also, I think it’s possible she didn’t love being pregnant and also that she may be overcompensating
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I think you are completely wrong. She has said her pregnancy was a joy and she also hasnt ruled out having another child biologically. There is nothing to compensate for.. She loves her three children equally.

- emi on December 16th, 2006

When she said “Yes, we have Shiloh and it’s been a wonderful experience, but we want to find another brother or sister in the world for our family” my first thought was “you could actually HAVE a brother or a sister too.” ++++

She clearly said she wanted to find another brother or sister..IN THE WORLD….

of course she knows she can have another bio child.. and she may but she has said for some time now that they hope to adopt again first.

why is that so hard to understand? and why are people complaining about it? It is no ones business but her business and Brad’s of course. I wouldnt want someone telling me when to have a child or how to go about it!!
I really thought most posters on CB were parents…the parents I know dont judge how other parents add to their family.

- alana on December 16th, 2006

I dont think she sounds awkward at all when she talks about Shiloh.. I guess people hear what they want.

I really believe there is a special place in heaven for those who adopt.

Angie and Brad are doing a wonderful thing by giving homes to children who need one.

If they adopt, or dont.. have a another child naturally or dont… it really is THEIR decision.

- ashley on December 16th, 2006

What a great family! Love them so, they are inspiring to me. I hope to adopt someday myself. I might have a biological child as well but will definitely adopt.

- kathy on December 16th, 2006

The point that Angie and Brad are trying to make is that they are a multi layered family and it shouldn’t matter if their children are biological or adopted.

Posted by: Ruth
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EXactly!! Great point, Ruth. That is what she is saying.. IT SHOULDNT MATTER if their children are biological or adopted. They are their children and they are loved equally by Brad and Angelina. The fact that some people keep making the distinction is sad, but just shows those people’s prejudices. Angie isnt letting other people’s ignorance stand in the way she and Brad will form their family.

Good for her!

- bonnie on December 16th, 2006

I believe I read somewhere that Angie felt so guilty bringing another child in the world when there are so many (and she has seen and experienced this first hand) that need a home, that are already here. I think she had Shiloh only for Brad, because he felt this great need to reproduce himself, but I really doubt she will ever do it again. Of course they fit together beautifully, but Angelina will not care about that. I am sure they will adopt again, but it may be Brad’s desire for biological against her reluctance that will eventually break them up.

- Daze on December 16th, 2006

I think Brad and Angie have created a wonderful family who has its priorities in order. I wish them a lifetime of happiness.

- Ashley's momma on December 16th, 2006

I think she had Shiloh because of Brad because before she was with Brad, she said she didn’t want a bio child she just wanted to adopt. I think she might have one more bio child with Brad, but will mostly adopt in the future. I thought it was weird how she said she didn’t know if her next child should be from Africa or Cambodia that way Zahara and Maddox could relate, it’s like kids are kids and why do they need kids from their country to relate if all your kids are being raised the same way. She is pretty and one of my favorite actresses, and Shiloh is the prettiest celebrity baby IMO, but Angelina has always been a bit weird and still seems weird IMO. She goes to extremes in life, either she is walking around with blood on her neck, dating woman or different men,cutting herself with knives, and now she is in the phase of adopting. I hope that is not the case with her, but she seems like a person that loves attention, and adopting from 3rd world countries is now her way of getting attention.

- gabriella on December 16th, 2006

It is sad that people cant see what a genuine person Angie is. It must also be hard to always be judged on what you did when you were young.. or what people think you did, even thought that was years ago. I used to cut also, but I dont consider myself strange and I sure wouldnt want to be criticized and looked down on that phase of my life forever. All of us have done things we regret..but we hopefully learn from our experiences and grow to be better people. Angie has just been honest about her growth. No one would know these things if she hadnt shared them. I admire her greatly and love her family. If people think she is weird, well then i think we need more such weird people in this world.

- alana on December 16th, 2006

I think they are probably a wonderful family but why is that all every one says? Doesn’t anyone ever wonder why they are having all these kids together but are not even talking about getting married?

- tiki333 on December 17th, 2006

they seem like a great family but what the heck is up with them not getting married? It seems weird to have all these kids together but not get married

- tiki333 on December 17th, 2006