The actress and activist, who serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, spoke at the World Refugee Day commemoration in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Expected guest Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had broken her elbow in an accident and could not attend. The Today Show's Ann Curry filled in to host the event for Anderson Cooper, who suffered flight problems. The ceremony's audience heard firsthand stories from refugees who have been relocated to the United States, and cheered via webcam along with students from a school in a Chad refugee camp. "They are the most impressive people I have ever met," Jolie said of the refugees, according to People.com.
Angelina Jolie on AC360 with Anderson Cooper
This is one of the reasons why the most beautiful in the world is number ONE on the Forbes 'Most Powerful Celebrity list this year!
Eclectic actress and gossip-column favorite dethrones media maven Oprah Winfrey atop this year's Celebrity 100. Jolie has always been able to attract tabloid attention and Oscar nods, but this year, she's finally figured out a way to make serious money. Her most recent blockbuster, Wanted, proved this mother of six's sweet spot is action films; the movie earned $340 million at the box office. Up next: Salt, in which Jolie plays a CIA officer accused of being a spy.
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