Angelina Jolie had to be rushed back to Los Angeles to receive medical treatment on a swollen ankle.

The actress flew with partner Brad Pitt from the Texas set of his new film ‘Tree Of Life’, but the pair were forced to consider an emergency landing after the injury became even more painful whilst airborne.

A source tells Life & Style magazine, “Her legs were swelling and she was getting really wobbly and starting to feel sick.

“Jolie insisted they continue on to LA so she could see her own doctor.”

Angelina has reportedly been plagued with health worries after falling pregnant again, and is said to have agreed to treatment on the advice of her “medical team”.

The source explains, “At first she thought it was just a twisted ankle or something. But everyone was worried because of the pregnancy and previous problems she’s had with leg swelling.

“Angelina didn’t want to take any chances, and everyone agreed. Brad was really worried.”