Cambodia's king has awarded Cambodian citizenship to actress Angelina Jolie for her conservation work in this poverty-stricken country, an official said Friday.
King Norodom Sihamoni signed a royal decree approving the citizenship on July 31, said Sok Sam Oeun, an official of the government Council of Ministers.
Jolie is giving the Cambodian Vision in Development, a community development group, $1.5 million for its environmental protection efforts in remote parts of the country's northwest.
Sok Sam Oeun said he was working through Jolie's contacts in Cambodia to notify the actress about her new citizenship.
During Jolie's most recent visit to Cambodia in July last year, Prime Minister Hun Sen had offered her citizenship in recognition of her generosity.
"I would be honored, I think. I would certainly be thrilled," she told reporters at the time.
Cambodian Vision in Development's director, Mounh Sarath, expressed delight over the news on Friday.
"I don't know what else to say. This is what we have dreamed for her for a long time. Now it's a dream come true," he said.
He said the Hollywood actress deserves such a reward "not because of the money she has given but her good heart and love" for the Cambodian people.
Parts of Jolie's adventure movie "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" were filmed at Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple.
The actress adopted her Cambodian son, Maddox, three years ago, and has recently adopted an orphaned baby girl from Ethiopia.
she should also get more recognition for stealing another woman's husband too. :thumbsdown:Originally posted by: bigrash
I think she deserves it. I don't think that she gets enough recognition for the work that she does
Originally posted by: rh71
she should also get more recognition for stealing another woman's husband too. :thumbsdown:Originally posted by: bigrash
I think she deserves it. I don't think that she gets enough recognition for the work that she does
Originally posted by: RaDragon
So she's half-Asian, now?
Originally posted by: RaDragon
So she's half-Asian, now?
Originally posted by: oboeguy
I wish that some of these celebs would do high-profile stuff of this nature in this country (USA). We have hungry kids too!
Originally posted by: oboeguy
I wish that some of these celebs would do high-profile stuff of this nature in this country (USA). We have hungry kids too!
QFTOriginally posted by: DaShen
Originally posted by: RaDragon
So she's half-Asian, now?
If she isn't, I would be happy to oblige and put a little asian in her. j/k
The actress adopted her Cambodian son, Maddox, three years ago, and has recently adopted an orphaned baby girl from Ethiopia.
Originally posted by: rh71
she should also get more recognition for stealing another woman's husband too. :thumbsdown:Originally posted by: bigrash
I think she deserves it. I don't think that she gets enough recognition for the work that she does
Originally posted by: Stefan
Originally posted by: oboeguy
I wish that some of these celebs would do high-profile stuff of this nature in this country (USA). We have hungry kids too!
I wish everyone would do stuff like this anytime they have the opportunity.
Help out one night a week at a shelter, join a volunteer organization, pick up 1 piece of garbage each day...
If everyone tried to do just 1 thing to help out each day this world would be so much better than it is currently. Most people only think of themselves.
I don't understand... how is this not Jolie's fault ? She was willing to go with a man who was already married and she knew it. It takes 2.Originally posted by: 733SHiFTY
Originally posted by: rh71
she should also get more recognition for stealing another woman's husband too. :thumbsdown:Originally posted by: bigrash
I think she deserves it. I don't think that she gets enough recognition for the work that she does
bah, dont blame her for what happened to pitt and aniston. If I had a choice, I would go for jolie too (but then again, I wouldnt have married aniston...)