Angelina Jolie Talks Motherhood Within A Media Frenzy

By Access HollywoodMay 15, 2008, 12:25 pm PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Fresh from revealing the news to the "Today" show's Natalie Morales that she and husband Brad Pitt are expecting twins, Angelina Jolie faced the press in Cannes while promoting her upcoming animated film, "Kung Fu Panda."

Angelina was asked how she balances the glitz of celebrity life with the harsh realties she faces while working as a UN Goodwill Ambassador.

[ Cannes 2008: 'Today' Show Exclusive - Angelina Jolie Confirms She's Having Twins! - Play it Now ]

"My daily life is not this," Angelina told reporters. "My daily life is staying at home with my kids. There is very little division between that and understanding what's happening in the world, because understanding what's happening in the world is what makes me a better person."

As for the decision of where to give birth to the twins, Angelina said she and Brad haven't made up their minds.

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"I actually haven't completely decided, but we are thinking of France." she said.

France or not, French culture is a staple in the Pitt-Jolie family, Angelina revealed.

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"My children are starting to speak French, so being here is very good for them for their language at this time," she added.

With two of her and Brad's sons born in Asia, Angelina felt making "Kung Fu Panda" was important for her family.

[ TODAY Show Exclusive: Angelina Jolie Confirms She's Having Twins! - Play it Now ]

"This film wasn't necessarily something I was looking for but was thrilled when it came my way because I knew how much it would mean to them," she told reporters.

As for the attention she's getting in Cannes following the announcement she is expecting twins?

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"As an artist, you are happy to be here with something you genuinely like and you're proud of," Angelina said of promoting "Kung Fu Panda" amid the media frenzy. "You're happy to come and participate in whatever way you can."

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  • gin-gin
    I always find it funny when people assume that just because we dont like them that we are jealous. Angelina and Brad are nothing I envy. Arent there any celebs that you dislike? Am I to assume that you are jealous of everyone YOU dislike? When Mia Farrow adopted all these kids people though she was a crazy loon, now Angelina does it and people $hit their pants with joy.
    report abuseposted May 18, 2008, 10:07 pm PDT
  • Sharifah Z
    She is one woman where all women should read and LOVE.
    report abuseposted May 17, 2008, 11:12 pm PDT
  • Sharifah Z
    I love this JoliePitt family..Not all women can manage like her to handle many kids and love them. Hopefully she will have many more quality time them. Brad is a fantastic Daddy.
    report abuseposted May 17, 2008, 11:10 pm PDT
  • anthony
    love her
    report abuseposted May 17, 2008, 9:38 am PDT
  • Justinetime
    You really can't say anything bad about her.. well, only those of you who are jealous can.
    report abuseposted May 15, 2008, 6:59 pm PDT
  • Heather T
    Did you notice she says that SHE has not decided where to have her babies? Makes it sound like she makes all the decisions...but I guess thats how it works for them. Bless um and hope things go well.
    report abuseposted May 15, 2008, 4:20 pm PDT
  • lola
    Oh I see the first line. Well my honey and I have been together so long everyone refers to us as husband and wife. Well, everyone but his mother! LOL
    report abuseposted May 15, 2008, 2:32 pm PDT
  • lola
    where does itsay in this article that they are married? I must have missed it.
    report abuseposted May 15, 2008, 2:30 pm PDT
  • Recie
    they are a Great couple
    report abuseposted May 15, 2008, 2:00 pm PDT
  • Wendy L
    You need to make sure you have accurate information. They are not married! You seem to be the only one who doesn't know this.
    report abuseposted May 15, 2008, 1:35 pm PDT
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