Angelina Jolie has been praised for how she handled a situation where she was grabbed by a fan.
Jolie is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in the world, but her fame can often bring unwanted attention.
During an appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one overly eager fan manager to bypass security to get to the star.
Jolie, who was at the premiere of her war drama Without Blood, a film she co-wrote and directed, was grabbed by the fan.
While she graciously stopped to pose for photos with fans and signed various memorabilia, what began as a typical celebrity-fan interaction quickly escalated.
The fan immediately went in for a hug, and after her initial shock, Jolie responded with composure, returning the fan’s embrace before the individual was swiftly escorted away by security.
The fan, visibly emotional, appeared to speak briefly with Jolie, and as security moved to remove the person from the area, the actress was heard telling the team to “be nice,” signaling her desire to avoid any aggressive handling.
The entire incident was caught on camera and has since gone viral across social media platforms.
While a fan noted: "This is so scary…. imagine if it was the wrong type of 'fan'," others had a different thought.
Many praised Jolie’s calm and empathetic response while pointing out the potential dangers of the encounter.
One person wrote: "I would’ve been terrified at first but she was so nice about it even realizing it was a fan."
A second person added: "The way Angelina protected that girl and took time to listen to her and asked again to be nice to her. Angelina is really mother in a nice and comforting way."
A third person added: "That’s peace and maturity in action, she didn’t even get started."
A fourth praised the star by saying: "This says so much about her! One of the very few hollywood megastars that is not only doing a great work, but also putting so much effort in connecting with different types of people around the world!"
Earlier in the summer, Jolie unveiled a new chest tattoo which has an important meaning.
The tattoo in question is a swallow-like bird in flight in the center of her chest.
Swallow tattoos carry deep meaning, originating from sailors.
According to the U.S. Naval Institute: “Legend has it that tattoos began when seven sailors from a ship called the Swallow each tattooed a swallow on his chest to mark their mutiny. Tradition, though, generally holds that a swallow tattoo is used to measure how far a sailor travels.”
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In modern times, the swallow symbolizes much more. YourTango reports that "a swallow is more than a tattoo — it is a symbol of hope. As a swallow bird tattoo symbolizes joy, hope, and loyalty, they also symbolize fidelity, peace, and happiness. But overall, swallows represent protection and guidance."