She is a Hollywood giant with a glittering film career that has made her not only the most sought-after actress in the world but also a UN ambassador.
And today Angelina Jolie towered over Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen as the pair met to discuss the star's latest project in which she directs a film about the brutal Khmer Rouge regime.
The UN Special Envoy, 40, wore nude stiletto heels and little make-up as she met dignitaries at the Peace Palace in the capital Phnom Penh today.
Beaming with delight the actress was pictured shaking hands with the premier - who was noticeably shorter than her - in front of the world's media.