The Limits, Truths, And Transformations of Angelina Jolie

In the film Maria , directed by Pablo Larain, the legendary opera diva Maria Callas is portrayed. This role required her not only acting skills, but also transformation through music and language. “I worked for months on singing, learning Italian and adopting her voice”, admitted the actress, emphasizing that the process had to be precise and certainly demanding. But that is not the only film in her repertoire. In parallel with acting, she continues her career as a director. The film Without Blood , starring Salma Hayek and Demian Bichir, is a story about two people connected by a traumatic event from their youth. This is a return to a theme that Angelina often explores as a director – the impact of conflict on actors. In this case, the conflict is never clearly defined, thus becoming universal and carrying a certain weight. As a mother and a long-time advocate of human rights, who has visited numerous refugee camps and war zones, she researches this topic with deep personal interest.

This commitment to art comes at a time when Angelina is questioning the boundaries between private and public life. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she revealed that she doesn’t have many close friends, which she attributes to the loss of her mother at a young age and experiences of betrayal. “Maybe it’s because of losing a parent at a young age.” Maybe because of work. Maybe because I was betrayed many times,” she says, adding that she has a few people she trusts, including human rights activist Laung Ung.

Her children were and remain the focal point of her life. With six children, she has managed to balance motherhood and career, often pointing out that they are her best friends. “They are the closest people in my life, and my closest friends,” she says, describing their diversity as a source of strength. However, the shadow of her turbulent divorce from Brad Pitt still haunts her life. When asked about the status of the divorce, he sets clear boundaries: No. He does not say anything about his ex-husband. The only thing he says about his 20-year-old son Pax’s recent electric bike accident is that he is recovering. And while on the one hand she is ready to bare herself, on the other hand she clearly says what she doesn’t want to talk about.

In old Hollywood, says Angelina, your art would speak for itself. But now the attitude of the audience towards the stars is different. “I’m trying to get used to what I should share and what I should keep to myself.” She admits she stayed in Los Angeles because of the divorce, but plans to leave the city as soon as her youngest children come of age. “I’m here because I have to be there because of the divorce, but as soon as they turn eighteen, I’ll be able to leave,” he reveals, adding that he plans to spend more time in Cambodia and with family around the world.

Angelina faces the challenges of balancing her public image with her private life. “It used to be that you could have these chaotic private events, and the work spoke for itself.” Now the audience’s relationship is different,” she notes, trying to find a balance between what she shares with the public and what she keeps to herself. Despite all the challenges, she remains dedicated to art and humanitarian work. Returning to the film showcases her ability to transform and immerse herself in complex characters while simultaneously balancing complex aspects of her own life. Angelina Jolie remains an inspiring figure, not only through her artistic endeavors, but also through her honesty and courage to face her personal demons in the public eye.