Angelina Jolie was made an honorary dame during a private audience with the Queen today in recognition of her campaigning against sexual violence. The Hollywood actress, 39, was presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George at a reception at Buckingham Palace. The monarch herself received Oscar-winning Jolie, who starred as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, Mr and Mrs Smith, and Changeling, and who was named by Forbes as Hollywood’s highest paid actress.
Having gotten married to Brad Pitt only a few weeks ago, this is the second title the new bride has received recently. Speaking on her Damehood, Angelina Jolie states,
“To receive an honour related to foreign policy means a great deal to me, as it is what I wish to dedicate my working life to. Working on PVSI and with survivors of rape is an honour in itself. I know that succeeding in our goals will take a lifetime, and I am dedicated to it for all of mine.”
According to reports Brad Pitt and all of the Jolie-Pitt children joined Angelina for the event.