Angelina Jolie gives advice for those who can't sing

Access Hollywood’s Emily Orozco talked to Angelina Jolie at the premiere of “Maria” on Sept. 29 at the New York Film Festival and she still disbelief as singing was something she was nervous about. 

She also gave advice for those who think they can't sing. She said, "If you can't sing or if you've never tried, just take a class, sing at the top of your lungs at least once in your life".

"You know, just feel it because it's a very free. It gives you so much freedom and connects to yourself in a way that it's very important. It's a release".

Angelina Jolie attended 62nd Annual New York Film Festival with three of her kids

Angelina Jolie attended 62nd Annual New York Film Festival with three of her kids. The event was at Film and Lincoln Center.

She told "Extra" about her children's support for her movie, "Maria", "You know, before you get out in these things, you're as nervous. They just said, 'No matter what, Mom, good luck and we know how hard you work and we love you.' You know, you just have that moment where the people who are with you tell you, succeed or fail, they care about you."

"We all just, you know, said we're gonna have a good time tonight.”

“My boys were with me on set, and they were in the AD department, the photography department. So, it was kind of an amazing thing to have, you know, they don't always... to see you work in this way because it was such a deeply emotional film that I didn't catch it at first... They saw me learn how to sing, they saw me practice, they saw me nervous. They were there the first time I had to do it and I was terrified, and they were there when I broke down crying… So, it was an interesting time for us to kind of get closer in a different way."

"Many of us that have children know you don’t often cry in front of your children or you don’t express certain things in front of your children, so to do that and then tell them it's okay and be there for each other was very special.”

Jolie admitted that her singing got better because of her kids. She tells, “In the beginning, it was more like they were proud of me for trying so hard. It wasn’t that, 'We like your voice,' it was, 'Good for you!' We're proud of you, Mom. We know how hard you're working."

"Then there was a time when they started to say, 'You know actually, you're kind of doing it, Mom!' So they were with me through the times when I was singing loudly in the house and everyone was probably in their rooms thinking, 'Oh, my God.' It's like learning the violin at home."

Angelina Jolie talked to TIME’s Kid of the Year for 2021, Orion Jean about his good deeds

Angelina Jolie talked to TIME’s Kid of the Year for 2021 (interview in 2022), Orion Jean about his good deeds through Zoom, from his home at Mansfield, Texas.

When Orion was just 9 years old, he won a contest and donated his prize money $500 to a local children’s hospital. Apart from that, he also collected and distributed books, meals and toys to those in need.

During interview, he said, “Kindness is a choice and while we can’t force others to be kind, we can be kind ourselves and hope to inspire other people. So many people have great ideas, but never act on them… And I want others to know that they can start today. If there’s an issue or problem or something that they see that they want to solve, all it takes is really just knowing deep down inside that it’s something you care about, and you can go out and get started.”

Angelina Jolie has dropped her legal battle against FBI over Brad Pitt abuse case

Angelina Jolie has dropped her legal battle against FBI over Brad Pitt abuse case on Wednesday, Sept. 25. 

In the legal documents, Jolie claimed that ex husband attacked her in the plane in 2016 and also choked one of their children.

Later in 2016, the FBI closed its investigation with no charges against Pitt and DCFS also concluded its investigation, concluding no findings of abuse.

Jolie's attorney Amanda Kramer tells, "Our client has been seeking such records for years and has been stonewalled and has had to resort to court action to receive those much-needed records." 

Angelina Jolie was in Sudan, meeting refugees

Eventhough Angelina Jolie has resign as a special envoy for the U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) but she continues to be a humanitarian activist.

She shared a photo of her with refugees, whom she met in Adré, Chad recently on her Instagram and urged United Nations to "scale up the humanitarian response in Sudan and the region" as the U.N. held its 2024 General Assembly in New York City, with result in actions, not only talking. This is because every hours, lives are as stake.

She tells, "Due to relentless war and violence, Sudan is currently experiencing the largest displacement crisis in the world, with over 10 million people internally displaced and more than 2 million fleeing to neighbouring countries. The situation is also compounded by mass starvation, as approximately 25.6 million people—over half the population—are facing acute hunger".

Mexican singer and composer Ana Bárbara tells her reaction upon meeting Angelina Jolie

Mexican singer and composer Ana Bárbara has the chance to meet movie stars like Demián Bichir, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2024.

Upon meeting Jolie, she shared her feelings, "Angelina Jolie is a great human being. It was an honor to meet her and see this emotional film starring dear friends I esteem and admire, like Salma Hayek and Demian Bichir".

Streaming service Netflix has announced release dates for Angelina Jolie's new movie "Maria"

Streaming service Netflix has announced release dates for Angelina Jolie's new movie "Maria" where it will be available, starting on December 11.

"Maria" will be shown in selected theaters first, on November 27.

Angelina acted as Maria Callas, a renowned opera singer. Pablo Larraín is the director for this movie. Pablo Larraín's previous movies were Spencer, Jackie, etc.

Angelina Jolie helped deaf Eternals co-star Lauren Ridloff to overcome some issues during the set

Eternals co-star Lauren Ridloff was having difficulties during the set because she is deaf and was having trouble in reading the cues. 

This because she doesn't know when she is required to speak. She shared her frustration to Angelina Jolie, the day after the shooting.

Jolie had an idea and suggested to the filmmakers that they use a laser pointer.

They will use a laser pointer to make a circle on the wall to show when she need to read her lines and once it went away, that meant, "Action".

Lauren wants to show to everyone that she is easy to work with as a deaf person and she does not need any special attention.

Angelina Jolie revealed that she and daughter have matching tattoos

During an interview with CR Fashion Book, Angelina Jolie revealed that she and daughter, Vivienne have matching tattoos with the words, "Stay Gold" to commemorate The Outsiders, where both of them worked together.

"Stay Gold" refers to a quote in Robert Frost's poem 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' and also a song in The Outsiders musical.

Jolie tells about the tattoo, “It means so much to us separately and together".

Salma Hayek tried to make Angelina Jolie sing Karaoke and dance once

During interview with The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, Salma Hayek revealed that she tried to make Angelina Jolie sing Karaoke and dance once.

Angelina responded, "No. Didn't happen".

Salma then said, "No, no, you did the singing. We did the karaoke. Can I tell you which one it is?".

The host asked, "Please tell us".

Salma replied, "Tequila. And it has one word. She just had to say, "Tequila!".o

The host tells, "You know we're going to have to play a bit of Tequila. We've just got to play it. Just for Angelina. She may not sing along but we're going to play it anyway".

Jolie say "Tequila" when it reached the chorus.

Angelina Jolie's movie "Maria" will be premiered at 2024 AFI Fest

Angelina Jolie's movie "Maria" will be premiered at 2024 AFI Fest on October 26. 

Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO, released a statement, "At the heart of AFI Fest is an unwavering dedication to celebrating the best in global cinema — together".

"We look forward to uniting artists and audiences once again to be inspired by the art form in a powerful sense of community."

Todd Hitchcock, Director of AFI FEST and the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center tells, "This year’s Special Screenings section includes some of the most-talked-about films from around the world, exquisitely crafted gems, and inspirational crowd-pleasers".

"We’re thrilled to bring these memorable and impactful films to AFI FEST audiences in the heart of Los Angeles."

Angelina Jolie's ex Brad Pitt may consider to leave Hollywood for Europe

Angelina Jolie's ex Brad Pitt may consider to leave Hollywood for Europe. He was encouraged by his best friend George Clooney to relocate to Europe where George is currently based and with the idea of starting a movie production company.

Source said, "Brad has always considered L.A. home for so long, it’s where his production company is based and so much of his real estate, plus he’s always felt like it was the best place to connect with his kids and give them some stability".

"But sadly, he’s rarely able to see them these days, which is heartbreaking for him".

Angelina Jolie consulted a top plastic surgeon to look at son Pax's big scars

Angelina Jolie's son Pax had an e-bike accident in July. Hence, he has scars on his forehead.

According to DailyMail.com, Jolie has been searching for doctors to make sure the scars will be taken care of.

An insider revealed, 'Angie wanted to make sure Pax did not have a terrible scar on his face so she asked a top plastic surgeon in Los Angeles to look at him and take care of it'.

'She is a very hands on mother and does whatever she can for her kids. She made the call herself and was there during the consultation.'

Pax was last spotted with Jolie on the red carpet for the premiere of "Without Blood" at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8. 

He was the Assistant Director on Jolie's new directorial movie, "Without Blood".

Costume designer Colleen Atwood, who worked on Angelina Jolie's "The Tourist" tells about Angelina Jolie's character Elise's costumes

Costume designer Colleen Atwood, who worked on Angelina Jolie's "The Tourist" tells about Angelina Jolie's character Elise's costumes.

She tells, “My inspiration for [Jolie's character] Elise’s costumes were the Hitchcock movies: minimal elegance".

In one scene, Jolie wore a black gown and a choker with diamonds. Atwood explained that the necklace was created by Robert Procop from an antique tiara.

Then another scene was where Jolie was wearing a camel shawl and gloves and she explained that she was inspired by a dress designed by Irene Lentz and she tells, “I took the basic idea and added some flair to contemporise it. The original had a jacket, but I really wanted something a little more luxurious, so I created the cashmere wrap. I’ve always loved a glove, and was filming in the land of fine gloves, so I used a fine suede glove to finish the look.”

Angelina Jolie will not forgive her father, Jon Voight

Angelina Jolie will not forgive her father, Jon Voight.

One source revealed, "Angelina finds her dad’s politics hard to stomach, but she really draws the line when he talks about her kids as though he has some inside scoop".

The source pointed out, "It makes her absolutely furious and proves Jon is the same self-centered person he’s always been."

"I wish they’d find a way to make peace".

In an interview, Jon tells that he love his daughter, Angelina and his grandkids and wants Brad to end the nonsense.

Angelina found his comments offensive and source said, "All Angelina has done is stand up for her family. It undermines her and minimizes the trauma she’s been through".

"Considering Jon was such an absent parent she finds it ironic that he’s now so concerned about her kids."

Salma Hayek revealed that Angelina Jolie's sons Maddox and Pax worked hard on the set of "Without Blood"

Salma Hayek revealed that Angelina Jolie's sons Maddox and Pax worked hard on the set of "Without Blood". They take the role as assistant director department.

Hayek told People at the premiere of "Without Blood", which was at the Toronto International Film Festival, “She’s demanding. They got the respect of the crew, and they were good with the crew, and they were very in their place".

"They were not treating me like they treat me outside of there. They were very, ‘You have to come,’ and I go, ‘OK!’ It was kind of fun.”

“They work hard. They are very serious about what they do".

“It is kind of funny, I was teasing them at the beginning, but then I had to say, ‘No. I have to separate and just treat them like professionals because it’s disrespectful'".

Apart from that, both of them also worked on Pablo Larraín’s Maria where they did assistant directing work.

Angelina Jolie has new A-listed celebrity best friend

Angelina Jolie has new A-listed celebrity best friend. That person is Halle Berry.

According to source to "In Touch Weekly", “Halle is Angelina’s first new A-list friend in several years. They really do get along.”

“It’s a credit to Halle that she made sure they could stay close buddies even after they stopped working with each other every day [on their recently shot film Maude V. Maude].”

"She does not “often” connects with her co-star because “Like Angelina, she’s never had a ton of friends who are actors on her same level.”

“But she and Angelina have had very similar lives. They even won their Oscars within two years of each other. And by the way, both of them want a second Oscar and they’ve vowed to support each other in that quest too.”

“But more importantly than that, they’re both survivors, with more than 70 years of high level showbiz experience between them. It took a while, but they really understand each other and have each other’s backs.”

Angelina Jolie is tired over the rumours about her health

Angelina Jolie is tired over the rumours about her health, especially that she was wearing many clothes eventhough it was hot weather. According to a source to In Touch Weekly, “Angelina swears she’s in perfectly good health.”

“For the people in Angie’s world, there’s still an ongoing worry, but they know better now than to bring it up".

 “She’s made it very clear this is her life, her body, and nobody’s to question her about it anymore — period.”

“She’s by no means malnourished, and decades of rumors pertaining to her being dangerously underweight or having some type of eating disorder are wide off the mark and extremely cruel".

“She points out that she’s been thin since childhood. It’s something she’s perfectly comfortable with, and there’s no need for anyone to worry or panic.”

Angelina Jolie tells why she loves to make war movies

Angelina Jolie have directed five movies and four out of five are about war such as Bosnian war (In the Land of Blood and Honey) and the Cambodian civil war (First They Killed My Father). 

During an interview with Variety, she tells, “I think conflict tends to bring out absolutely the worst in our behavior toward each other and often the best, when those who fight against or rise above".

"As artists, a lot of our work is this study of what it is to be human. So these extremes of the human condition are what we’re trying to understand sometimes and are drawn to. Certainly I’m somebody who, as I’ve traveled and done other [humanitarian] work in the field, I’ve always questioned why and how.

Angelina Jolie tells her emotions upon standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for her film 'Maria'

 Angelina Jolie tells her emotions upon standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for her film 'Maria.

She spoke to "Entertainment Tonight","It’s hard to explain moments like that. When you play a real person, it’s a big responsibility, and you don’t want to fail her, and you don’t wanna fail the people that care for her, and the people you are standing with who have all worked very hard on something. So, I, you know and kindness is always moving, when people are kind to you, you feel moved". 

Then "Entertainment Tonight" responded, "I think we missed you, thats why. So we're happy to see you back".

Regarding about her son, Pax, accompany her, she said, "Well, I’m very happy, he is healthy and we worked on the film together and we do a lot of work together, so it's uh, it's a family night".

Maria is about a famous opera singer, Maria Callas where Pablo Larrain is the director. 

Steven Knight wrote the script while Fremantle is the producer.

Angelina Jolie requested a strict request before the ceremony starts at The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Angelina Jolie requested a strict request before the ceremony starts at The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). 

A message from TIFF programmers read, “Angelina Jolie’s team has requested that there be no photography or videography of Angelina during the Tribute Awards. This includes all photography and videography by TIFF, our sponsors, our partners and our guests. Please let your teams know that to accommodate this, there will be a dip in the live feed during the presentation of the Impact Award.”

Angelina Jolie and son Pax attended the premiere of her movie "Without Blood"

Angelina Jolie and son Pax attended the premiere of her movie "Without Blood", which was held at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday night.

Scars were visible shown on Pax's forehead. He had an accident not long ago. Pax wore an arm cast, which was seen under his black suit.

Angelina Jolie look stunning in her black dress with black gloves. Salma Hayek was also there because she is the leading actor.

Angelina Jolie's son Pax had an accident, just two months before his e-bike crash

Angelina Jolie's son Pax had an accident, just two months before his e-bike crash.

His Tesla car crashed into a box truck, which is outside of Red Studios in Hollywood. He was not injured at that time but his car was totally wrecked. The cause of the crash was not clear. He was not under the influence.

Angelina Jolie's son Pax spotted for the first time after his e-bike crash

Angelina Jolie's son Pax spotted for the first time after his e-bike crash.

Pax was rushed to the hospital on the day of the accident. His e-bike crashed into the back of a car. Pax was not wearing any helmet at that time.

Pax wore a hat during the outing with his mom, Jolie on Wednesday in Beverley Hills. Jolie was wearing a cream top with cardigan and pants. As usual, Jolie will wear her sunglasses.

Pax has a purple cast around his right forearm.

Angelina Jolie embrace of being like an older woman

Angelina Jolie embrace of being like an older woman since now she is 49 years old.

Then she told indiewire, "When I was younger, there were certain pieces of music and certain sounds that matched what I was feeling: I was falling in love, or I was curious about this, or whatever I was going through. There is nothing that meets what you’re feeling like opera. [Some pieces] are so beautiful, so full of hope and so full of yearning. Opera is bigger. It is bigger than we allow ourselves to feel in every moment".

When Jolie was younger, she listened to "The Clash". She tells, “I was more punk. I loved all music, but I probably listened to The Clash more than most, and as I’ve gotten older, classical music, opera. I think there’s something I still love about the same music I did when I was younger. I’ll still listen to The Clash.”

Angelina Jolie at one point tries to convince "Maria" director Pablo Larraín to sing

Both Angelina Jolie and Pablo Larraín respect to each other and at one point tries to convince "Maria" director Pablo Larraín to sing.

Angelina said to Pablo, “I haven’t heard you sing. You owe me this".

Pablo responded, “It will never happen. I am no actor".

Jolie will not give up and told him, “I’ll get you drunk one night".

Jolie then told Variety that she wanted to work with Pablo for long time, whom she admires.

Previously, Pablo has worked movies like "Jackie" (2016) and "Spencer" (2021).

Angelina Jolie revealed that she stopped singing after an ex criticized her voice

Angelina Jolie revealed that she stopped singing after an ex criticized her voice.

She went to theater school before but that person affected her.

She tells Hollywood Reporter, "It was an out-of-body experience because I don’t sing. I had somebody in my life who was not kind to me about singing. It was a relationship I was in. And so I just assumed I couldn’t really sing". 

"I’d been to theater school, so it was weird that it even had an effect on me. I just kind of adapted to this person’s opinion. So it took me getting past a lot of things to start singing. And discovering also that I was a soprano."

"I thought I had a low voice my whole life. I was explaining [to the singing instructor] that my voice is deeper, and he said, “No, you’re actually a soprano.” And probably something happened. Your voice changes when you go through different things in your life. So that was a shock. That was very strange".

Then she tells that she had to take many lozenges because she was rehearsing whole nite and morning for the shooting of "Maria".

Angelina Jolie tells who are her close friends as she doesn't have many true friends

Talking to Hollywood Reporter, Angelina Jolie was asked who are her close friends, somebody she can call as early as 3 in the morning.

She answered, "I don’t really have those kinds of relationships. Maybe it’s losing your parent young. Maybe it’s working. Maybe it’s being somebody who’s been betrayed a lot. I don’t have a lot of those warm, close relationships as much that I lean on. But I have a few, and a few is enough". 

"Loung [Ung, the Cambodian American human rights activist who is the subject of First They Killed My Father] is one of my closest friends. My mother was very close to me. I lost her. I’ve had a few friends over the years not be there for my family in their hour of need. I have a couple of people that I trust. What did Maria Callas die with? Two trusted people."