Speculations over Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce continue to circulate online, but the Hollywood couple appear too busy to actually care about them. Angelina is appointed as a professor, while Brad continues to work on the upcoming World War II movie "Allied."
Angelina Jolie Becomes a Professor
On top of being an actress and an activist, Angelina is now officially an academic. The London School of Economics, one of England's most prestigious universities, appointed her as a visiting professor. She is expected to provide lectures and participate in public functions, among other tasks.
Angelina will be part of a new master's degree program that focuses on issues involving women. She is appointed with three other people, namely Jane Connors, William Hague and Madeleine Rees. As per Variety, the program will begin accepting applications this fall. It is run by the university's Center for Women, Peace and Security, which Angelina also helped launching in 2015.
Angelina is a vocal campaigner of refugee rights, The Independent notes, as well as an opponent of female genital mutilation and use of rape in war. She is currently a special envoy for the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Refugees.
In a statement on Monday, the newly-appointed professor expressed, "I am very encouraged by the creation of this master's programme. I hope other academic institutions will follow this example, as it is vital that we broaden the discussion on how to advance women's rights and end impunity for crimes that disproportionately affect women, such as sexual violence in conflict."
"I am looking forward to teaching and to learning from the students as well as to sharing my own experiences of working alongside governments and the United Nations," she added.
Brad Pitt Helps Save Fan From Crowd
Also on Monday, Brad Pitt came to help a young girl who was almost crushed by a crowd. Filming "Allied" in the Canary Islands, he was greeting fans when he noticed the girl being pushed up by the crowd against a fence, People reports. With two bodyguards, Brad lifts her away from mayhem. He stood beside her until medics came to aid.
No official word has come from either parties to confirm allegations of their divorce.
