Angelina Jolie feared for her family’s safety during marriage to Brad Pitt

Actor and activist says her experiences made her realise importance of children's rights

Angelina Jolie has told the Guardian she feared for the safety of her family during her marriage to Brad Pitt and criticised the US government for not doing more to protect the rights of minors.

In an interview with Weekend magazine, the actor and activist said her experiences in her relationship with Pitt made her realise the importance of children's rights, which she is supporting with a new book, Know Your Rights.