Angelina Jolie`s Emotional Reunion with Her Dad
ANDERSON: Tonight, Angelina Jolie`s dad, Jon Voight, opens up about their touching reunion. In a brand-new interview posted today on "Radar Online," Jon Voight reveals all about spending time with Angie, Brad Pitt, his six adorable grandchildren. I`ve got to say this was a long time coming because Angelina cut her dad off in 2001 after he accused her of having mental problems. Well, it seems time has healed their wounds. And Jon Voight tells "Radar Online," quote, "I`ve been waiting so long to hug my grandchildren. They are the most beautiful, loving kids you could imagine. And I`m not just saying that because I`m their grandfather. Angelina and Brad are so happy together, and they are the most amazing, loving parents I`ve ever seen. It truly moved me." Now, Angelina is normally so private. So even though he`s saying nice things, does she have a reason to be ticked off because that her dad is running his mouth again? Back again with me are Jess Weiner who is an author and self-esteem expert. And Wendy Walsh who is an author and relationship expert. OK. Jon Voight`s words were sweet, very, very kind, almost touching. He described Angelina and Brad as wonderful parents. But Wendy, should he be saying anything at all considering that he and Angelina were estranged for years because he blabbed about her personal life?</s>WALSH: He might want to do well to exert some boundaries in this area, Brooke. But I`ve got to say I don`t think this wound with Angelina started in - like in adult life. I think there`s some early wound that happened between this father and this daughter. And I applaud the fact that they`re taking some time in their adult life to try to restore their relationship and work it out. I think it`s great.</s>ANDERSON: Yes. Maybe they both reached a point of maturity where they can do that. But I still think that Voight need to tread lightly. Jess, shouldn`t he let Angelina maybe be the first one to say something publicly if she want to say anything at all?</s>WEINER: Yes. Note to Grandpa Jon, the media is not your friend. Go find some friends and talk privately about your experience with your daughter. Go talk to your son. Stop pretending the media is not your friend. They`re your friends. And so every time you do this, it exacerbates those wounds that Wendy is referring to or the new one now. It`s just shh - enjoy your visit. Look at the pictures and be quiet.</s>ANDERSON: Yes. He can`t help himself, though. He`s so open.</s>WALSH: But you never know.</s>ANDERSON: Yes. you never know.</s>WALSH: Angelina could have given him permission. She could have said, "OK, here`s what you can say," and they`ve made a deal.</s>ANDERSON: Possibly. This is who you are.</s>WEINER: True.</s>ANDERSON: But I want to say this because these pictures of them in Venice made headlines everywhere. And let`s be honest, Angelina knew people would see this reunion. So Wendy, very quickly, do you think this was a well-orchestrated photo op to distract people maybe from the big Brangelina breakup headlines? People are saying that, those cynics out there. Or is it just too far-fetched? Very quickly.</s>WALSH: I think it`s too farfetched. And I also think that the big Brangelina breakup lines are people starving for headlines about this lovely family who are doing so much for the world and children.</s>WEINER: Yes, I agree.</s>ANDERSON: They seem like a happy family and really doting parents. Jess Weiner, Wendy Walsh, we`ll leave it there. Thanks. And that`s a wrap for SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. Thanks so much for watching. I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood. Don`t forget, you can catch SHOWBIZ TONIGHT on the 11:00s - 11:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific, and in the morning, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on HLN. Take care. END