Angelina Jolie has been made into an honorary Dame by Queen Elizabeth
for her dedication to campaigning against sexual violence and the use of
rape as a weapon of war. PHOTO/BANG SHOWBIZ
Angelina Jolie has been made into an honorary Dame in Britain.
The
'Maleficent' actress was among the stars recognised in Queen
Elizabeth's list of Birthday Honours for her dedication to campaigning
against sexual violence and the use of rape as a weapon of war.
The
39-year-old Oscar-winning beauty, who is the co-founder of the
Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PVSI), said: "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."
Angelina
- who cannot be addressed as Dame because she is a foreign citizen -
was in London with her fiancé Brad Pitt this week, leading a global
summit on the issue.
Meanwhile, three-time Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis, 57, received a knighthood "for services to drama."
He said: "[I'm] entirely amazed and utterly delighted in equal measure."
'Downton
Abbey' star Dame Maggie Smith, 79, was made a Companion of Honour, an
award limited to 65 people "of distinction," while 'Homeland' actor
Damian Lewis was "very surprised but very happy" to be named an Officer
of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Former
'Catatonia' singer Cerys Matthews and 'Torchwood' actor John Barrowman,
47, were among the famous names to receive Most Excellent Orders of the
British Empire (MBE) honours.
The Welsh singer and BBC
radio presenter, 45, said: "I am passionate about sharing music, through
writing books, making documentaries and, of course, through the wonder
that is radio, to an ever widening audience - and to receive recognition
for this is incredible."
In Summary
- The 'Maleficent' actress was among the stars recognised in Queen Elizabeth's list of Birthday Honours for her dedication to campaigning against sexual violence and the use of rape as a weapon of war.
- Angelina - who cannot be addressed as Dame because she is a foreign citizen - was in London with her fiancé Brad Pitt this week, leading a global summit on the issue.
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