Angelina Jolie revealed on Monday that two of her six children have had surgery this year.
The 44-year-old Maleficent actress shared on Time that it was her eldest (Zahara, 15) daughter and one of her younger daughters (either Shiloh, 13, or Vivienne, 11) that were operated on, but she did not go into much detail other than that younger child had work done to her hip.
And throughout the essay, the Oscar-winning actress stated that she was impressed by how the family came together during this time of pain though there was no mention of their father, her ex-husband Brad Pitt.
Family first: Angelina Jolie revealed on Monday that two of her six children have had surgery this year. The actress shared on Time that it was her eldest (Zahara, 15) daughter and one of her younger daughters (either Shiloh, 13, or Vivienne, 11) that were operated on; seen in September without Maddox as he was at university
The essay was shared on International Women’s Day which fell on Sunday.
‘I have spent the last two months in and out of surgeries with my eldest daughter and days ago watched her younger sister go under the knife for a hip surgery,’ the humanitarian began her essay.
‘They know that I am writing this, because I respect their privacy and we discussed it together and they encouraged me to write.’
While Jolie never said what Zahara was going through and she did not explain why the younger daughter had hip surgery, she did suggest it was serious as she brought up they were fighting to ‘survive.’
Difficult: ‘I have spent the last two months in and out of surgeries with my eldest daughter and days ago watched her younger sister go under the knife for a hip surgery,’ the humanitarian began her essay. Seen in February 2019
Angelina said, ‘They understand that going through medical challenges and fighting to survive and heal is something to be proud of.’
And the daughter of Hollywood veteran Jon Voight said the children bonded: ‘I have watched my daughters care for one another. My youngest daughter [Vivienne] studied the nurses with her sister, and then assisted the next time.
‘I saw how all my girls so easily stopped everything and put each other first, and felt the joy of being of service to those they love,’ Angelina added.
Scary: ‘They know that I am writing this, because I respect their privacy and we discussed it together and they encouraged me to write.’ While Jolie never said what Zahara was going through and she did not explain why the younger daughter had hip surgery, she did suggest it was serious as she brought up fighting to ‘survive.’ Seen in January 2018
‘I also watched them their face fears with a resolute bravery,’ added the star who can next be seen in the film Those Who Wish Me Dead.
‘We all know that moment when no one else can help us, and all we can do is close our eyes and breathe. When only we can take the next step or breath through the pain, so we steady ourselves and do it,’ she wrote.
Jolie has bravely admitted to her own operations: a double mastectomy and having her ovaries removed as a preventative measure to ward off cancer.
Angelina also has sons Knox, 11, Pax, 16, and Maddox, 18, and she brought them up too.
The mother said: ‘Their brothers were there for them, supportive and sweet. But on this International Women’s Day, writing from the hospital, I find myself focusing on my daughters for a moment, and all that I have learned from them and other young girls I have met around the world.’
Oscar man: Meanwhile, her ex Pitt was seen at a Thundercat event this weekend with a mystery woman. The star was busy earlier this year campaigning for an Oscar, which received for Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood. Seen at the Oscars in February
Jolie was last photographed in early January while on a shopping trip with her daughter Vivienne.
The Salt actress then focused on the power of women which was a strong message on International Women’s Day.
‘Little girls’ softness, their openness and instinct to nurture and help others, must be appreciated and not abused,’ stated the brunette beauty.
‘We must do much more to protect them, in all societies: not only against the extreme ways girls’ rights are often violated, but also the more subtle injustices and attitudes that so often go unnoticed or excused,’ she added.
Promoting her last hit: She has not been seen much in public since she promoted Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in October
‘So my wish on this day is that we value girls. Care for them. And know that the stronger they grow, the healthier they will be and the more they will give back to their family and community.’
And Jolie ended on a message of empowerment.
‘And my message to girls is, fight on, little ladies. Your care for each other will be a large part of your way forward,’ said the Tomb Raider actress.
Doing good: Jolie is a Special Envoy of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees; seen in 2015 in Hlaing Thar Yar Township in Yangon in Myanmar
‘Hold your nerve. Know your rights. And never let anyone tell you that you are not precious and special and, above all, equal.’
Whenever her kids have been injured it has become news. In 2014 Pax reportedly broke his leg in Thailand and Shiloh broke her arm during a ski accident in December 2017.
But there has been no word about recent injuries.
Meanwhile, her ex Pitt was seen at a Thundercat event this weekend with a mystery woman.
The star was busy earlier this year campaigning for an Oscar, which he received for Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood.
