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November 30, 2001 - The Enquirer reports Angelina Jolie's efforts to use the United Nations name, flag or logo in her new movie were rebuffed. Why? The plot revolves around Jolie and her doctor boyfriend wanting to help treat third world country citizens by raising money smuggling weapons. Angie even has tried to contact Secretary General Kofi Annan about the request but he hasn't gotten back to her.

November 30, 2001 - E! Online's Ted Casablanca reports Angelina Jolie was spotted at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown prompting local political figures to stare at the stunner, including a straight woman who reportedly was heard muttering she'd "switch teams" to have a night with Angie.

November 25, 2001 - bethere.tv has a 10 part behind the scenes interview with Billy Bob Thornton and a woman who I believe is a friend and/or an assistant Oriana. It's basically a bs'ing session with the two and it likely pre-dates Angelina since she's not even mentioned in any of the clips. The site has since shut down.

November 24, 2001 - The Globe spoke with Billy Bob Thornton's ex-wife Pietra Bryson who has two children with Billy Bob about Angelina and her ex's plans to adopt. Bryson said of the plan, "I'm sure he'll have a lot of love to give any child they decide to adopt. Angelina seems very nice, and she's extremely compassionate. I'm sure they can't wait to have a child of their own and I wish them all the best."

November 22, 2001 - Billy Bob Thornton explained he and Angelina's Thanksgiving plans to the New York Post. Thornton says, "We're going to have a lot of our friends and kids over on Thanksgiving. We'll have a traditional turkey, which some friends are going to make. And we're trying to learn how to make fruitcake, so we can give them for Christmas."

November 13, 2001 - Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob were featured on Extra Monday profiling Angelina's role as UN goodwill ambassador. Thornton talked about how proud he was of Angie while she talked about the importance of her role. Sorry, didn't get a transcript.

November 12, 2001 - Yahoo has a couple of photos, since removed, of Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob at the Phnom Penh's airport where they spoke with reporters.

November 12, 2001 - Billy Bob Thornton will be host of Saturday Night Live this Saturday, November 17. I'd expect to see Angelina involved with at least 1 skit.

November 8, 2001 - Reuters talked to Angelina Jolie before she headed towards her destination in Cambodia where she and Billy Bob Thornton are visiting in Jolie's role as goodwill ambassador for the United Nations refugees agency. Jolie told Reuters, "I just love this country so much.We want to just help preserve the traditions and culture and be a part of helping Cambodia rebuild itself."

November 3, 2001 - Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob were on Access Hollywood on Friday talking about how both were going through dark times before they got together.

November 3, 2001 - US Weekly's Todd Gold talked to Angelina Jolie's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, who revealed, "Angelina and Billy Bob want to adopt a Cambodian baby. Nothing is final, but she'll be a great mom when ---if--- it happens." Thornton wasn't so quick to say that's a done deal but said, "We're going to get involved in the foundation Angie's started. Building schools, taking care of children. I'm so proud of her."

November 3, 2001 - US Weekly reports Brad Pitt joined Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton at the special screening of the Thornton starring The Man Who Wasn't There on October 23 at the Director's Guild of America Theatre Complex in Los Angeles. Jennifer Aniston couldn't make it as she was rehearsing on the set of Friends.

November 2, 2001 - E! Online's Ted Casablanca reports Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob were spotted waiting in the deli line at Whole Foods in Beverly Hills. The two groped each other in line before walking off with two hero subs.

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