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It’s not common, but once in while you hear about people undergoing plastic surgeries. One might want to change their nose, breasts, lips or maybe just give the face som extra glow.

But Jessica Alves, formerly known as Rodrigo Alves, took it one, or maybe 70 steps further, changing her appearance into a human Barbie doll.

It’s OK not to be completely happy with your own appearance and body. No matter what you do, however, always remember that you’re beautiful and capable of doing amazing things no matter what people say.

Some people chose to undergo plastic surgeries in an attempt to alter their appearance.

The source stresses that Akala’s partner “has also been at every event” Jolie and Akala have appeared at in recent days.

Angelina Jolie attends a red carpet for the movie "Maria" during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at on August 29, 2024 in Venice, Italy; Akala was spotted at the GIGGS party, celebrating the launch of the rapper’s new album, ‘Zero Tolerance’ at The Georgian Mansion on August 18, 2023 in Halstead, Essex.

Angelina Jolie and Akala. Photo: Maria Moratti/Getty; Dave Benett/Getty

They all work together,” the source says. “Angelina remains focused on her family and is not dating at this time.”

PEOPLE has reached out to Akala’s rep for comment.

This is the second time the source close to Jolie has clarified that the actress and Akala, whose real name is Kingsley James McLean Daley, are not an item. Back in May, In Touch reported that Jolie had been privately seeing Akala for “more than a year,” while reports that they were dating surfaced again after they were seen leaving a hotel together in Venice during the Venice Film Festival in August.

Angelina Jolie attends the "Maria" Headline Gala during the 68th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on October 18, 2024 in London, England.
Angelina Jolie on Oct. 18, 2024.Neil Mockford/Getty 

She and Akala are not dating. She is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle, who was also there,” the source told PEOPLE on Aug. 29. Another source at the time said the pair have been friends for “several years” and that they “share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes.”

Aside from Akala’s work in music — he has released five albums and multiple EPs since starting his recording career in the early 2000s — he is also an author, having published the nonfiction book Natives: Race & Class in the Ruins of Empire in 2019.

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“They did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights,” the second source added. “Angie speaks very highly of him.”

Akala performs live on stage at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on April 27, 2018 in London, England.
Akala on April 27, 2018.Ollie Millington/Redferns 

Jolie appeared in London recently for the London Film Festival premiere of her new acclaimed movie Maria, in which she portrays the famed 20th century opera singer Maria Callas.

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