Angelina Jolie made her first official public appearance in Cambodia together with all her six children in the premiere of her newest directorial film. Jolie expressed her joy over coming back to Cambodia which she considered as her second home. The premiere night was held in Siem Reap and was about the life of a human rights activist who Angelina knew personally. Her brood got a chance to reunite with their friends in the country and also to meet and greet with Cambodia King Norodom Sihamoni.

Angelina Jolie had a press conference after she and her kids met with King Sihamoni, US Weekly reported. The actress recalled how she fell in love with Cambodia back when she was just filming "Tomb Raider." This is also where she adopted Maddox, her eldest in 2002.

The "Maleficent" actress mentioned that the movie was from an autobiography of Loung Ung which included gruesome details about the Khmer Rouge's regime. Angelina narrated that Ung's work opened her eyes to what has happened during the regime and helped her understand what Maddox's parents could have experienced.

Maddox was very active in the production of the film, Vanity Fair reported. His brother Pax as well as his other siblings made friends with the children that were also involved in the film and their visit served as their reunion. Angelina Jolie wore a simple black dress, let her hair down and wore little makeup on. The children looked very excited as they wore monochromatic suits; their mother might have told them to wear something formal since they were going to meet the King.

Angelina Jolie gave an exclusive interview on BBC regarding her new movie and her life with her kids as she goes through her divorce. The "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" star said that it has been difficult for her family but she wants them to become closer and stronger despite the ordeal. She also said that she copes by focusing on her six children.

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