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Jon Voight backs daughter Angelina Jolie in Oscar race

Actor says she's fantastic in Changeling

Jon Voight and his daughter Angelina Jolie have a rocky relationship

Jon Voight is delighted his daughter Angelina Jolie is up for an Oscar.

The actress, 33, has been nominated for Best Actress for her role in Changeling.

‘Angie is fantastic in it,’ he says. ‘She may get the Oscar, who knows? I would like it and I'm rooting for that.’

Jon also praised Brad Pitt's performance in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button.

‘I thought Brad was brilliant in it,’ he tells In Touch Weekly. ‘The piece was brilliant.’

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Alison Adey