Angelina Jolie, the mesmerizing actress who directed ‘Unbroken’ this year, made a surprise entry at the 40th Annual Los Angeles Film Critics Award. The presence of Angelina Jolie added the dose of star power to the event which aims to honor the achievements in Independent and World Cinema.

The appearance of Jolie was the secret talking point of the event, but no official confirmation was being made by the organizers. The actress appeared in the stage to present career achievement honor to Gena Rowlands, the acting legend. Angelina and Gena have shared screen space in the past in movies like ‘Playing By Heart’ and ‘Taking Lives’.

Angelina’s words about Gena Rowlands during the presentation ceremony was really heart touching as she remembered Gena’s late husband, filmmaker and actor John Cassavetes. “Every artist in their room has looked at their partner and said, ‘I wish I could have what John and Gena had”, said Jolie.

Angelina Jolie’s second directorial venture ‘Unbroken’ has hit the screens on December 25, 2014. The film which features the life of Olympian Louis “Louie” Zamperini has been well received by the critics and audiences. As of now, the film has grossed nearly $ 116 million from the theaters.