I SAT WITH ANGELINA JOLIE AND BRAD PITT!!!!!

WOW....wow...I don't even know what to say about tonight.

This has been one of the most amazing nights of my life. I sat two rows in front of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the premiere of Angelina's new movie: A Mighty Heart.

Here's how it happened:

I started asking for tickets around 5:30...no luck. I had people coming up wanting me to BUY their tickets...and no way...that's not what you do here. By 6:30 I was in a panic. It seemed that everyone in our group had tickets BUT me. So I threw my sign back up in on last vain attempt...and then a small chinese lady came up to me and said, "Here, here is your ticket!" I looked at her in shock and took the ticket....thanking her profusely. Then I ran up to the red carpet to make the 7:10 deadline. I wanted to get a quick photo too.

Check to both.

Then…the guard was going through me bag and found my camera so I had to check…SADDEST EVENT OF THE NIGHT. So no pictures I knew…but then I remembered I had an orchestra ticket…so I tried to find the door to enter…all of my friends had gone upstairs to the balcony already…so I was alone.

The guard at door number 4 told me to go down two doors to down number 2. I was confused…that is the door that all the stars enter. But I went down there and the female escort smiled and me and walked me down the long aisle to the very front. “Sit in any of the first five rows,” she said. I looked at her in utter disbelief. The FRONT of the theatre! “Really?” I said. “Yes,” she answered smiling. So I looked at the rows behind me. I saw that aisles 6 and 7 were on reserve…I looked for Angelina’s name. She and Brad Pitt’s seats were reserved in the dead center of row 7. So I stepped over people in row 5 and plopped myself down in the dead center of row 5.

I frantically searched through my bag for my cell phone and called Papa in Warsaw. He laughed so hard when he heard WHERE I was calling and then WHAT: “Papa, your daughter is going to be up close and personal with Angelina Jolie in about 15 minutes.” Then I called Mama in Augusta. She was pretty surprised too! Mother so eloquently said something I never though she would…”Laura I know you’re so excited…but please try not to pee on yourself right now.” I laughed so hard.

While on the phone with Mama that cameras outside focused on Angelina and Brad who had finally made it to the red carpet. (The cameras outside broadcast live on a screen inside the theatre. After watching Angelina and Brad on the “big screen” for 15 minutes…they finally walked in…and with Daniel Pearl’s widow and young son. Priceless scene.

Brad was the first to walk down the asile…he was beaming and holding Angelina’s hand. Angelina kept her chin pretty low while walking to her seat. Brad stepped aside and gave her the attention. Lots of hugs were given between actors and directors while the audience is clapping for them…and as I am standing…staring…not two feet in front of them.

Let me say, Brad and Angelina are the most photogenic people I know. What you see on film is EXACTLY what they look like in person. As for attire…here is what went down:

Angelina was wearing a black lace dress with a waste sash and silk three in straps. Her shoes were black toeless pumps. Jewelry was simple with diamond drop earrings with a pearled center. Her hair I wasn’t too much of a fan of. The front was soft and framed her face with two pieces…one on each side curled. Her hair color was a lighter brunette…she had some light light brown highlights. Gorgeous figure yet still on the thinner side compared to what she looked like while making Mr. and Mrs Smith. Tattoos showed all completely. Entire package: Chic yet informal.

Well for the gentlemen—note—gel must be back b/c Brad sure had enough in and swooped over to the left side. Basic tux for him. He had a slight tan.

The movie: AMAZING. The BEST movie I have seen thus far. A Mighty Heart I predict will be a definite SCORE here in the states. The story of Daniel Pearl is remembered…even in my generation. I was 16 when it happened and remember it pretty well. By the end…I was in tears. I sense Oscar worthy even? No lie…it’s a MUST see.

After the film…the cameras came back and filmed Angelina hugged Daniel Pearl’s widow. Really touching moment. Standing ovation for several minutes and then the stars left.

UNFORGETABLE experience!!!!

But the evening was not done!! BILL IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! He got both me and Mandy tickets to the NEXT red carpet premiere which started at 10:30…Paranoid Park. So we all got to walk the red carpet a second time for the evening! Paranoid Park was no comparison to the film before. Bill liked it a lot…skater guy that he is…haha. But it was too abstract for me…no closure. I am glad that I saw it…but I had no real interest or investment in the film. The director, Gus Van Stan is pretty popular here though. But the climax of the evening was definitely A Mighty Heart.

My camera was NOT found for that film so yes I did take illegal photos of inside and outside the Palais again that I will post via facebook tomorrow!!

I am SO SO thankful for this trip. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be an arms length from the most famous couple in the world. TRULY an experience I will remember for the rest of my life!

So now it’s 2am…time for sleep…signing out now from Cannes!! Goodnight!