‘Different Is Good’ – Angelina Jolie Makes First Public Appearance After Having Her Ovaries Removed

Angelina Jolie made her first post-surgery appearance last night, attending an awards ceremony with her children John and Zahara. The actress recently had her ovaries removed following a cancer scare and shared her emotional journey in an inspirational op-ed published in the New York Times. Jolie stepped out last night at the Kids Choice Awards, where she won the Best Villain award for her performance in Maleficent and used the opportunity to reassure young viewers that it is ok to be different.

"When I was a kid I was told - like Maleficent - that I was different. But then I realized something: different is good. So maybe you don't fit in. Be yourself," she said.

"And when someone tells you that you are different just smile and hold your head up, and be proud. And as your villain, I would say, "Cause a little trouble. It is good for you!"

The Unbroken director looks beautiful in a black gown at the ceremony, with ten-year-old Zahara and eight-year-old John clearly overjoyed at her win.