Angelina Jolie Says Charity Work Keeps Her From Living A ‘Shallow’ Life
Angelina Jolie says that doing charity work and experiencing the lives of those less fortunate has saved her from living a shallow life.
“Without the balance of doing things that actually matter in the world – and being part of the real world – then I would have been left in a bubble. That would have felt very empty and I probably would have just had a very shallow, horrible life.
“I’m very lucky that I’ve been allowed to, in the last 10 years, to travel and go into the world and welcomed into areas of the world where I see people and work with people who are survivors of war and refugees and people, just from everywhere and all walks of life and so I have a real view of the real world.”
The mom of six says these experiences have made her more grateful for her healthy kids:
“I’m very touched and very moved by people and what they overcome. They have always reminded me to just wake up in the morning and be grateful that your children are healthy. Nothing else matters.”