Angelina Jolie discloses a deterioration in her health following her divorce from Brad Pitt, hinting at a potential retirement from Hollywood
The Oscar-winning actress is prepared for a fresh phase, which involves her upcoming role as Maria Callas, the introduction of Atelier Jolie, and a potential relocation to Cambodia.
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Angelina Jolie has weathered significant challenges. Born to thespian parents Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, the Maleficent star was exposed to Hollywood’s downsides long before her debut on the silver screen.
Yet, what she encountered as a burgeoning star in her teenage and twenties years paled in comparison to the intense scrutiny and ceaseless attention that accompanied the commencement of her much-publicised relationship with Brad Pitt in 2005. The seven-year-long divorce proceedings with her fellow actor following their unexpected split in 2018 only added to the relentless scrutiny she faced.
Finally moving past numerous custody disputes and legal battles, the devoted mother of six is now preparing for the next phase of her life. This involves dedicating more time to her children—Maddox, 21, Pax, 19, Zahara, 18, Shiloh, 17, and the twins Vivienne and Knox, 15—focusing on her latest venture, Atelier Jolie, and indeed, scaling back on acting.
In a comprehensive interview with WSJ. Magazine for their December/January digital cover, the 48-year-old Angelina candidly discussed the necessary healing process she and her family underwent following their separation and where she finds herself today.
“We had to heal,” she affirmed early in the conversation, adding, “There are things we needed to heal from.” She also recounted how her declining health foreshadowed her divorce from Brad.
The Oscar-winning actress, who is eagerly anticipating the premiere of her portrayal of legendary opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo LarraÃn’s upcoming biopic Maria, confessed to feeling “a little terrified to do it”—referring to the singing aspect—after noticing changes in her vocal range while filming Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in 2018, around the time of her split.
Stress triggers a significant response in my body,” she explained, adding, “My blood sugar fluctuates, and I unexpectedly experienced Bell’s palsy six months prior to my divorce.”
Despite having multiple film projects underway, including a third instalment of Maleficent and involvement in a Broadway adaptation introduced by her daughter Vivienne, she is enthusiastic about distancing herself from Hollywood.
“Actress wouldn’t be my profession today,” Angelina asserted, elucidating: “Back when I commenced, there wasn’t as much pressure to be so publicly present and share extensively.”
As she elaborated on her plans to potentially depart from both Hollywood as an industry and Los Angeles as her home base, she persisted, “I was raised in a rather superficial environment,” asserting that, “Among all the locations in the world, Hollywood isn’t conducive to well-being.”
“Ah, I see your quest for authenticity,” she continued, recognising how it stemmed from events post-divorce. “The freedom to live and travel was compromised,” she lamented.
“I’ll relocate at the earliest opportunity,” she affirmed, expressing her desire to dedicate more time to her residence in Cambodia. Her affection for the country blossomed during the filming of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider in 2000. Subsequently, she embraced motherhood by adopting her eldest son, Maddox, from Cambodia in 2002, followed by welcoming his younger brother, Pax, from neighbouring Vietnam in 2007.
