Aly Raismansays it was “incredible” havingAngelia Joliein attendance at the U.S. Senate hearing regarding the FBI’s handling of the Larry Nassar investigation.
“I was like, ‘What is my life thatAngelina Jolieis watching our testimony and wants to meet us?’ " recalls Raisman, whose Lifetime specialFrom Darkness to Lightpremieres Friday. “In a very intense day, it was a nice light moment.”
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Raisman and fellow gymnastsMcKayla Maroney, Simone Biles, Maggie Nichols, Kaylee Lorincz, and Jessica Howard shared their stories at last Friday’s hearing. Little did they know, however, that Jolie had been watching.
After meeting, the group posed for a photo. Jolie shared the image on her Instagram page alongsidean encouraging messagefor the girls.
Angelina Jolie (black shirt and white skirt) with the gymnasts.McKayla Maroney/Instagram
“I was honored to meet with some of the brave US gymnasts who appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday,” the actress wrote. “I’m in awe of their courage and commitment to preventing future failures to investigate abuse.”
“I think it’s going to take some time, but I felt things were a little bit different in a positive way last week. So hopefully we’re going in the right direction.”
In the meantime, Raisman is looking forward to teaming up with Jolie in an effort to combat violence against women of all kinds.
“And hopefully we can use both of our platforms to work together, to fight, to end abuse and end violence for women,” she says.
Aly Raisman: Darkness to Lightpremieres Friday at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.
source: people.com
