Angelina Jolie Watch

Make It Right continues to impress me with their innovative work. The green foundation, which is helping to rebuild New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, has unveiled 14 new duplex designs. Make Right houses before now have only been single family homes but this step will allow the familial culture of New Orleans to thrive.

“Before the storm, there were a number of duplexes and doubles in the neighborhood,” said Make It Right Director Tom Darden. “Families who want to come back to the Lower 9th have been asking us to build them so extended families can live together. And duplexes are right in keeping with Make It Right’s mission: They allow more people to live together with less impact on the environment and are more cost-effective to build.”

For more information on the winning designs check out the Make It Right site.

Brad managed to pull of a secret meeting with President Obama yesterday before he met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic Whip James Clyburn to talk about Katrina recovery.  The White House did not release details of he meeting with President Obama.

USA Today reports that Brad visited the Hill to make a case for “nationalizing his “Make It Right” campaign, in partnership with Congress.”

“I just want to say thank you to the speaker for opening up her doors for us to come in and discuss the rebuilding effort, the current rebuilding effort going on in New Orleans and how we can expand this idea of affordability and sustainability because we think we have a model that works,” Brad said during a press conference.

Just a reminder that Brad’s Make it Right Foundation builds, affordable, green housing in the Katrina-devastated lower 9th Ward.  Lots of HQ photos below.  Enjoy!

Brad chatted with E! about the progress that Make it Right has made in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward while Angelina gushed about the community and and spirit of New Orleans to a local station. I love the slightly retro look(reminds me of the 1940’s) Angie chose for the evening.

I wondered why the family was in New Orleans.  It didn’t take very long for us to find out.  Tonight Brad and Angie hit the red carpet for the NOLA Premier of Brad’s new flick, the Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Brad was spotted earlier today doing and interview with Today’s Ann Curry.

Angie was stunning in a white a L’Wren Scott dress, Stuart Weitzman peep-toes(she does love her peep toe shoes) and earrings from M S Rau Antiques. Brad looked great in a Tom Ford suit for the red carpet. The screening was actually for local cast and crew. The film, which is getting major Oscar buzz, will open Christmas day.

Could their be two nominations this year, one for Angelina’s Changeling and another for Brad’s Button performance? Time will tell. Enjoy the photos.

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Angelina and Maddox were spotted shopping for toys yesterday in New Orleans.  The eldest Jolie-Pittt got some alone time with mom at the Little Toy Shop which carries European toys and books(those may be more familiar to Maddox than American toys at this point.)  The shop, located in the French Quarters’ Jackson Square, closed down shop so that Angelina and Maddox could have some privacy.  A good time was had by all and Angelina still isn’t pregnant as witnessed by her clingy dress.

Angelina and Brad took their two oldest kids to New Orleans Ninth Ward for a look around The Make it Right site  In case you’ve forgotten, Make It Right is the charity founded by Brad Pitt to help rebuild the Katrina devastated Lower 9th Ward.  Make It Right are green and affordable.   The goal of the group is to build 150 homes.  This week Brad announced that Make it Right has raised enough funds to build 90 houses.

Looks like they are off to a good start. Brad and Angelina took some time to chat with locals and of course cuddle up.

Angelina has said that she and Brad will expose the kids to all families charitable endeavors with hopes that the kids follow in their footsteps.

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I don’t usually post solo Brad sightings(I leave that to the intrepid Randi at Brad Pitt Watch) but in light of all the Roseanna Barr controversy from August I thought this was kind of interesting.  Roseanne was up in arms because Angelina had not selected a presidential candidate at that point. (Rosie thinks Angie should support Barack.)

Angelina might not have decided but it seems Brad sure has.  Earlier today he was spotted cycling near the family’s New Orlean’s home with a “with a drawing of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on the cover.” Brad and Barack are actually ninth cousins related through a Virginian named Edwin Hickman who died in 1718. I checked out campaign donations and neither Brad or Angelina have made any campaign donations for the presidential election.

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Angelina and Brad spent the weekend in New Orleans. Brad met with former president Bill Clinton “to greet volunteers and break ground for new homes in the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday.” (I can’t wait to see one of the houses finished.)

Clinton represented the Clinton Global Initiative University which challenges “college students and universities to tackle global problems with practical, innovative solutions. At CGI U, young people and universities will do more than simply discuss the world’s challenges – they will take real, concrete steps towards solving them.”

The inaugural meeting of CGI U was held at Tulane University. I’m not sure if Brad went to any of those meetings but we’ll find out soon enough.

During the press conference President Clinton said, “The way to really get New Orleans all the way back and all the way back in a hurry is to rebuild in the right way and make it a long-term, five- to six-year commitment, to create a much higher base level of jobs through this whole energy efficiency endeavor.�?

Angie didn’t attend any of the official festivities. Instead she hung out with the kids. They indulged in snack food goodness and took a trip to the corner store. (The Southerner in me does love a corner store.)There’s nothing quite like a kid covered in orange Cheeto dust. Good times. I dig the billowing dresses that Angelina wears. They look comfy but are still stylish. I’m glad she’s taking his opportunity to wear some brighter colors.

For more Brad pictures head over to Brad Pitt Watch.

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Here’s a compilation of several Angie-Brad sightings around New Orleans. They ride bikes. They shop for the kids. They take romantic walks.

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Angelina and Brad spent part of Friday shopping at Pippen Lane on Magazine Street in New Orleans. Pippen Lane is a chi-chi kid’s store founded by AnnaBeth Goodman(John Goodman’s wife) in 1998. The shop features, “the very best of European and domestic children’s wear for all ages, imported footwear, unique toys and gifts, high-quality furniture, custom-bedding and accessories, and a nursery design center all under one roof to create a “one-stop” department store type shopping experience with a magical flair.”

No word on what the Jolie-Pitts bought but two bodyguards were seen carrying packages to the couple’s white hybrid. Their site features some terribly cute dresses for around $150. I surely couldn’t afford them for any of my family members but I’m sure Zahara and Shiloh will enjoy them.

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Brad and Angelina stopped at a New Orleans McDonald’s yesterday to grab some chow for the family. I’m guessing this was a snack or second meal and not the main holiday dinner.

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Zahara walks!! Miss Zee took a walk Friday with Pax, Maddox and Mom. Looks like Pax is all set for Mardi Gras.

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Angelina and Brad are at it again. This time our favorite power couple is doing their bit for the youngest victim’s of Katrina. The Jolie-Pitts spent Saturday morning educating themselves and the rest of the world about children’s health care in the wake of Katrina. According to The Children’s Health Fund, nearly 46,000 children are still struggling with physical and emotional problems.

During the press conference, held at New Orleans’ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School, Angelina said she was compelled to learn more about the situation because of her work as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

“This is the largest displacement of children in my own country so I want to learn as much as possible,” she said.

Angelina talked about the many downtrodden children she sees in her travels but found the children of New Orleans were “feisty, fun and full of pride. They know where they’re going and what they’re going to do. It’s that kind of spirit that will help everyone get through this.”

Brad, who’s Make it Right Project, is looking to build 150 homes in the lower 9th Ward said it’s about more than houses.

“We’re focused on community building,” he said. “It’s not just about homes. It’s not just about building. It’s about the lack of focus on education and health care too.”

Despite the seriousness of the subject, Brad and Angie took time to visit with local youth.

Jasoniqua Stewart was lucky enough to take a picture with Brad and Angie. “I just said ‘hi’ to the. They said ‘hi’ back. Now I’m going to put this picture on the wall in my room.”

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Her mother, Lakethia Stewart was pleased that the couple is contributing to rebuilding efforts. “These kids need help and this is a step in the right direction”

Sinus Infection + Christmas=Late Posting. Sorry for the delay but we’ve got some lovely pics of Angelina, Maddox, Brad, Pax and Zahara on a Friday afternoon bike ride in the French Qauter. That Brad’s a strong fella. I have enough trouble just carrying myself on a bike

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Well…you don’t get one of Brad’s actual hats but you can buy some Bradley inspired head gear. Brad and the Make It Right team have created and selected a line of clothing to benefit MIR. You can buy a black herringbone, black plaid or brown herringbone newsboy cap for $30. (The site actually calls them Caputo caps. We call them brims. If Brad is wearing it, just call it cute.)

You can also snag a groovy pink shopping bag (at least that’s what I’ll be using it for) made of recycled materials. According to the MIR site, the clothing was chosen by “Brad and the MIR team to reflect the MIR mission. Our goal is to offer forward-thinking, green products. All proceeds will be allocated exclusively to building Make It Right homes.�?

Earlier this year Brad committed 5 million dollars help rebuild New Orleans Katrina devastated lower 9th Ward.

After discussing the hurdles associated with rebuilding in a devastated area, the group determined that a large-scale redevelopment project focused on green affordable housing and incorporating innovative design was indeed possible.

The group settled on the goal of constructing 150 homes (one of the larger rebuilding projects in the city), with an emphasis on developing an affordable system that could be replicated.

You can check out the project and the entire line of clothing

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