Angelina Jolie's mother, Marcheline would write letters to Jolie's characters

Angelina Jolie's mother, Marcheline would write letters to Jolie's characters. 

She shared at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where she received the event's highest honour, the Maltin Modern Master Award, 'My mother would write letters to my characters - Dear Gia, Dear Lisa Rowe, Dear Lara Croft - and for the last 16 years, I haven't had those letters.'

She reflects on what her mother might have written to her role, real-life opera singer Maria Callas, "I try to imagine sometimes what she would write, and she would probably have told Maria that she loved her because Maria had many things but she never had a mother's love".

"I would be absolutely nothing without mine. She passed away many years ago at this time of year, so it's always this weather that reminds me of her".

"And that feeling and that sensibility that makes that actually hard for me is part of what is my work and what connects many artists to their work, and I know I'm not alone in this."

Angelina Jolie is pouring years of emotional pain into her performance

Angelina Jolie is pouring years of emotional pain into her performance. 

Jolie's upcoming movie, "Sunny" is directed by Eva Sørhaug and she will play a female gangster who fights to protect her sons — and herself — from an abusive drug kingpin. But when a devastating event occurs, she only has a matter of hours to plot their permanent escape.

Source tells, "Angelina has carried a lot of pain through the divorce and the winery fight, and you can feel that in her latest work. She is channeling everything in her past, from the divorce from Brad and their Château battle, and she has not been holding back in the way it will come out in her performance."

Another source tells, "The emotional intensity she brings is not manufactured."

 

Angelina Jolie’s kids take turns keeping an eye on her

Angelina Jolie’s kids take turns keeping an eye on her because they know their mom feels stressed by the ongoing legal battles with their estranged dad, Brad.

A source tells Globe, "Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 17, “worry like crazy about their mom, to the point where they’ve all agreed never to leave her totally on her own".

"One of them is always around and staying at the house with her."

"Zahara is leading the charge, she’s very organized, but they are all equally invested. Their mom is still the center of their worlds."

Currently Knox, Viv and Pax are currently living at home and keeping an eye on the struggling actress, while Shiloh, Maddox and Zahara have moved out.

Source tells, "In a year or two, it’s likely they will all want to be away at college or just living on their own and when that happens, their plan is to take turns staying with Angie on a schedule".

"Angelina insists this is way over the top, that she is more than fine on her own, but, of course, she is deeply touched that they care so much. It’s also sad that they have to feel this sort of stress, and she blames it on Brad and his relentless hounding of her."

Angelina Jolie doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving because of these reasons

 Angelina Jolie doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving because of the holiday's history.

According to source via Fox News,"Jolie hates this holiday and wants no part in rewriting history like so many other Americans".

"To celebrate what the white settlers did to the native Indians, the domination of one culture over another, just isn't her style. She definitely doesn't want to teach her multi-cultural family how to celebrate a story of murder."

Angelina Jolie will act as a gangster in "Sunny"

Angelina Jolie will act as a gangster in "Sunny". Sunny" follows a female gangster determined to protect her sons and herself from a violent drug lord. When a shocking event turns everything upside down, she has only hours to plan their ultimate escape.

Apart from acting, Jolie will also produce. The script is written by William Day Frank (Susie Searches, Fixation) and the movie will be directed by Eva Sørhaug.

Producer Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures said, “People are going to be shocked by what [Angelina] brings with this riveting character. This violent world that Eva and Angelina have crafted is grounded in survival and family led by a mother doing anything and everything within her power to protect her two boys.”

French film actress Garance Marillier talks about working with Angelina Jolie in Couture

French film actress Garance Marillier talks about working with Angelina Jolie in Couture. 

She tells South China Morning Post, "I grew up with Angelina’s movies, so meeting her on the first day of shooting was a bit intimidating,” Marillier says. “But she was so nice with me, and with all the team, so in the end it was a very natural thing."

Marillier acted as seamstress Christine in Couture and she tells her excitement when she was in the atelier. She shared, "It was crazy to be in the atelier and see how it works. I had the chance to study the books and all the little details and drawings of the dresses – it was so interesting".

Angelina Jolie on filming intense doctor and hospital scenes in Couture

Angelina Jolie on filming intense doctor and hospital scenes in Couture. 

She told Variety, "You recognize that life is fragile and time goes quickly, and people pass away that we can’t imagine the world could exist without. It’s not a singular experience. It’s hard not to feel very close to a crew and other actors in this kind of a piece."

The reason behind the ex-couple Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie wearing blood vials

Former couple Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie wore vials of each other’s blood. The news viral exaggerated that claimed that they were vampires and lived in a dungeon.

During an interview with Esquire, Billy explained the reason behind the blood vials, “It was Angie’s idea. We had to be apart a lot. So she said, When we’re apart, I thought this would be cool: She got two of those little lockets where you can open it up, put a picture of your grandma or whatever. And we got a little razor blade. We cut our fingers and we smeared a little blood on this locket, close it up, and wear it around your neck. It’s a romantic gesture."

They split after two years of marriage. Billy tells, "It was just that she wanted to live a different lifestyle, which was going around the world, working for the UN—doing great stuff".

"Me, I’m more of a here guy. But Angie is, to this day, one of my best friends. We talk all the time."

Angelina Jolie's advice to young women today

During a talk to Elle magazine (2017), Angelina Jolie offered her advice to young women today. 

She tells, "Your intelligence is everything. Your mind and what you fill yourself with—you know, the woman that spends her day shopping is going to be that woman. And the woman that spends her day reading and traveling and learning and talking to people is going to be that woman. And that's the woman you really want to be [the second one]. I think we have to encourage young women to know that, because they're getting fed a lot of the other. And then with that, they'll know. They'll know, and they'll feel it. They'll do the work because they'll become more aware of the world."

Angelina Jolie's driver-bodyguard was taken into custody

Angelina Jolie's driver-bodyguard, Dmytro Pyshchikov, was taken into custody. He was stopped at a checkpoint during her visit to Ukraine.

Pyshchikov will be sent to a military training centre before heading to the front line, despite having explained that he has an exemption due to a spinal condition.

Source said, "The citizen, as a driver, was part of the group that accompanied the foreign actress Angelina Jolie."

"Neither she nor her representatives influenced the work of military personnel and civil servants of the TRC and the Recruitment Centre, as some posts on the Internet try to suggest."

"The plan is to complete training and serve in the army." This followed Pyshchikov being held out of contact at the army's Territorial Recruitment Centre (TRC).

Angelina Jolie shared her experiences during her visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson, Ukraine

Angelina Jolie shared her experiences during her visit to Mykolaiv and Kherson, Ukraine.

She wrote on her Instagram, "I visited Mykolaiv and Kherson in Ukraine this week to meet families living on the frontline. The threat of drones was a constant, heavy presence. You hear a low hum in the sky. It’s become known locally as a ‘human safari’, with drones used to track, hunt and terrorize people, constantly. There was a moment when we had to pause and wait while a drone flew overhead. I was in protective gear, and for me, it was just a couple of days. The families here live with this every single day".

"They’ve moved their schools, clinics and daycare into reinforced basements, determined that life will go on. It was hard but inspiring to witness. Many people spoke to me about the psychological burden of living under continual threat — and the deeper fear of being forgotten by the world".

Aimee Lou Wood revealed that Angelina Jolie offered her support while working on the set of Anxious People

Aimee Lou Wood revealed that Angelina Jolie offered her support while working on the set of Anxious People.

During an interview with  Harper's Bazaar, Aimee revealed that multiple crew members were shouting at her at the same time.

The actress spoke up, saying she could only concentrate if there was one voice guiding her and no hands waving in front of her.

Wood shared, "All I could see was Angelina giving me a thumbs up".

"She's possibly the most famous woman ever, but she’s so normal. I’m fairly certain she drives herself to set each day".

"I’ve spent years feeling unable to say anything like that for fear of seeming argumentative — but now I feel like I can take ownership of what I need to thrive, and tell people what won’t work for me."

Angelina Jolie has visited Mykolaiv and Kherson on the frontline in southern Ukraine

Angelina Jolie has visited Mykolaiv and Kherson on the frontline in southern Ukraine.

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She spent time with doctors, families, and volunteers who live each day under the constant threat of drones, shelling, and landmines that make it too dangerous for many to return home. In some areas, she saw nets placed over the streets to help protect people from drone strikes.

To cope with the constant danger, healthcare and education have moved into fortified underground areas, so that treatment and learning can go on in safer conditions. Angelina witnessed these efforts firsthand — a stark reminder of the toll of war and the strength of those who keep going despite it.

Angelina said, "The people of Mykolaiv and Kherson live with danger every day, but they refuse to give in. At time when governments around the world are turning their backs on the protection of civilians, their strength, and their support for each other is humbling. After nearly four years of conflict, exhaustion is visible, yet so too is determination. Families want safety, peace, and the chance to rebuild their lives."

Angelina Jolie talks about the movie, "Muganga"

Angelina Jolie talks about the movie, "Muganga". 

She posted on her Instagram, "I don’t usually post about film, but this is less about film and more about a globally overlooked issue". 

"Muganga: The One Who Treats is the story of surgeon Dr Denis Mukwege, who has operated on thousands of women suffering internal injuries and trauma from rape, during the brutal conflict in his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo. He recently screened the film in Kinshasa for the Congolese public and it will be screened for survivors in the coming weeks."

"This is not an issue isolated to the DRC, but a crime carried out globally. If global leaders were even a fraction as brave and committed as Dr Mukwege, then it might finally meet the response it deserves."

A fake report said that U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) paid for trips by Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie to Ukraine

A fake report said that U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) paid for trips by Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie, Ben Stiller, Sean Penn to Ukraine. 

President Donald Trump’s administration has pursued plans to suspend USAID and halt foreign aid.

A post shared the video containing the fake report, with caption, "USAID was using our tax dollars to send celebrities to UKRAINE to increase Zelensky's popularity around the world and, in particular, the U.S…. BURN USAID TO THE GROUND. We don't need it under any department."

Ben Stiller slammed the fake rumors, saying, "Totally false. These are lies coming from Russian media. I completely self-funded my humanitarian trip to Ukraine. There was no funding from USAID and certainly no payment of any kind". 

Sydney Sweeney has been inspired by Angelina Jolie

During an interview with Variety, Sydney Sweeney was asked, "Who's the first woman you remember seeing being very powerful and being like, 'I can do that'?".

Sydney replied, "Angelina Jolie. I think her humanitarian work and just how much she gives back to people. It always so inspiring to me".

Back in 2024, Sydney wore a Angelina Jolie's 2004 Oscars Gown at Vanity Fair party. She was allowed into the archives of the New York City designer and her stylist thanked Marc Bouwer president Paul Margolin for helping create the “special moment.”

Sydney spoke E! News about why she wore the dress, "I think it's really cool to be able to wear such iconic, beautiful vintage pieces, and Angelina is a style icon".

"I love her so much. I'm such a huge fan. And being able to follow in her footsteps and have myself wear it—like Marc Bower's incredible—it felt like a dream. It was amazing." 

Angelina Jolie revealed her intention to start a humanitarian fund to help orphans in Gaza

 Angelina Jolie revealed her intention to start a humanitarian fund to help orphans in Gaza.

Palestinian activist Samer Sanjlawi tells, "I am aware of Angelina Jolie's intention to create a huge SOS Village for orphans in Gaza".

Then he added, "There are some people who can kick off certain ideas that can help Gazans, in parallel to what governments can do".

Angelina Jolie has long been supporting rangers’ work via the Maddox Jolie Pitt Foundation (MJP Foundation)

Angelina Jolie has long been supporting rangers’ work via the Maddox Jolie Pitt Foundation (MJP Foundation) in Battambang province’s Samlot district to combat forestry crimes in Heavily Used Conservation areas.

MJP Foundation Country Director Kung Munichan stated that Jolie has been supporting heavily used conservation areas for the past 15 years, typically contributing between half a million to one million dollars annually to protect the forests and wildlife in Samlot district, Battambang province."

Munichan tells that Jolie pays extra for the rangers, “The rangers are paid by the government already but Jolie pays them an extra $150 to $200 per month each depending on their rank. She also supports food for them when they are on patrol in the forest or awards them when they catch a criminal in the forest.”

Angelina Jolie tells what she likes and doesn't like

During an interview with The Independent (2003), she shared that she loves heights and she is an adrenalin junkie.

Then she was asked whether there is anything that she is afraid of. She answered, "I don't like being confined. I'd be scared if I was tied up."

Then interviewer asked her, "Will you ever say: 'I can't do this stunt, I'm a mother now'?".

Jolie replied, "I don't know, if something is going to kill me ... I mean I will double- check my harness, but ... the truth is I'm careful these days to not be self-destructive because of my son. But at the same time, I have all the more reason to do all the cool things possible because I want to make my son proud."

Sky News host Rita Panahi has slammed actress Angelina Jolie for being in a bubble after claiming she does not recognise her own country

Sky News host Rita Panahi has slammed actress Angelina Jolie for being in a bubble after claiming she does not recognise her own country.

Rita said, "It's the whole Jimmy Kimmel saga. But I don't recall Angelina or any other Hollywood blowhard saying anything when Roseanne was cancelled from her own show or Gina Kurano, a fellow actress who made a very mainstream comment and saw her career destroyed."

"Or when conservatives from all walks of life have been silenced but suddenly Angelina and the rest of Hollywood are concerned about free speech"."