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As recently reported, Angelina Jolie has filed papers to adopt a Vietnamese boy — though she likely wouldn’t have any success if she weren’t a celebrity. Because she is famous, however, both U.S. and Vietnamese officials are looking the other way.

Angie filed for adoption as a single parent even though she lives with boyfriend Brad Pitt, who is the adoptive father of Jolie’s Cambodian son, Maddox, and Ethiopian daughter, Zahara, as well as the biological father of their daughter, Shiloh. The State Department says it abides by Vietnamese rules when it comes to adoptions there. But, “This is a clear contradiction of Vietnamese law, and such situations would not be allowed for other couples,” said Tatiana Beams, an international adoption advocate. “Most co-habitating couples who try to adopt as a single parent are either turned away from agencies or face difficulties.”

Five-figure swag bags and any kid you want? Fame ain’t such a bitch, after all.