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Clint Eastwood presented the actress with the prize for her Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of Marianne Pearl in A Mighty Heart.
Jolie said she was delighted to be honoured by Eastwood, who is currently directing her in new movie The Changeling.
She said: "Clint Eastwood? Awwww! Don't get me started. I could talk forever about him. I could turn the whole evening into a Clint Eastwood evening."
She added: "I think he's just a genuinely great guy. He's nice to everybody on set."
Jolie attended the event with partner Brad Pitt, but press were told not to quiz the pair about recent rumours that they are expecting a baby.
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