However, it was also transformative for the actress on a personal level.

It was a sea of human misery."

I felt guilty for everything that I had.

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But the star quickly realized that crying over what she saw wouldn’t help the people who were suffering.

“I took a deep breath and focused on how I could help,” said Jolie.

“I discovered that I was useful as a person.”

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She decided to put her influence to good use.

The actress toldVogue: “Cambodia was the country that made me aware of refugees …

Above all, it made me a mom.”

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The actress has also created several foundations to help those in need.