The next U.S. President? Angelina Jolie has not ruled out a move into politics.
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie on Friday guest-edited BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme where she discussed her humanitarian work and future career – possibly one involving public service.
Jokingly, Jolie told presenter Justin Webb that she has no skeletons left in her closet that could derail a run for office.
When asked if she is moving in the direction of politics, the 43-year-old Oscar winner said, “I honestly will do whatever I think can really make change.”
“If you asked me 20 years ago, I would’ve laughed… I always say I’ll go where I’m needed, I don’t know if I’m fit for politics…,” she went on to say.
Jolie is currently working with UN aid agency UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and said that this has helped her work directly with people in need. “I’m also able to work with governments… so I sit in a very interesting place of being able to get a lot done, without a title and without it being about myself or my policies. So for now I’ll sit quiet.”
That comment prompted Webb to press her on whether she could be on the list for the Democrats’ next presidential nomination, she coyly replied: “Thank you.”
In the wide-ranging interview the mother of six discussed a number of issues, including social media, sexual violence and the global refugee crisis.
