Angelina Jolie Attends ASEAN Summit as Daughter Vivienne Discusses Health Struggle

Academy Award-winning actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie arrived in Manila, Philippines, early this week to participate in the 2026 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit. Jolie, who landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on a flight from Los Angeles, is scheduled to serve as a featured speaker during the event. Her participation includes a closing discussion focused on Cambodia, which she will co-host alongside filmmaker Rithy Panh, with whom she collaborated on the film "First They Killed My Father."

The summit, held in Manila, aims to address regional economic challenges and development strategies. Organizers have implemented significant security measures throughout the city, including road closures and traffic management protocols, to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries and participants. Local authorities have advised the public to anticipate travel delays and to utilize alternative routes while the summit proceedings are underway through November 18.

While Jolie engages in international policy discussions, her 18-year-old daughter, Vivienne Marcheline Jolie, has recently made headlines for sharing personal details about her mental health. In a new art exhibition titled "A Gallery on Patience in Patients," Vivienne opened up for the first time about her battle with an eating disorder, which resulted in her hospitalization earlier this year.

Through a series of hand-drawn illustrations and diary entries, Vivienne provided a glimpse into her recovery process. In a mission statement for the exhibition, she described the early stages of her treatment as a period characterized by feelings of anger, sickness, and isolation. She noted that the support she received from hospital staff and fellow patients was instrumental in her healing, stating, "Eventually, however, the kindness and warmth of the kids and staff at the hospital broke down the walls I had built so high. I have never laughed or cried harder, never been more honest or more myself."

The exhibition, which concluded in early November, served as a platform for the teenager to process her experiences. In one poignant entry, she reflected on the emotional toll of her condition, writing, "I want a hug so badly that my body just feels so tight," and describing a sense of numbness that she feared would be interrupted by eating. The young artist’s candid disclosure has brought attention to the challenges faced by those managing eating disorders.

In addition to her health journey, Vivienne has recently undergone significant personal changes. Earlier this month, she was granted a legal name change, dropping "Pitt" from her surname to become Vivienne Marcheline Jolie. This decision follows similar actions taken by other children of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who have also moved to legally separate their names from their father's following the couple's 2016 separation. Vivienne, who turned 18 this past summer, continues to navigate her transition into adulthood alongside her siblings.