Director Chloe Zhao was ‘nervous to work with Angelina Jolie in Eternals'
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- Published on Monday, 10 January 2022 05:51
- Written by Irish News
Director Chloe Zhao had revealed she was nervous to work with Angelina Jolie in the Marvel superhero movie Eternals as she admired the actress, but said Jolie “really understood” what she was trying to do with the film.The Oscar-winning filmmaker, 39, directed the sci-fi saga with Jolie playing the role of Thena, a fierce warrior Eternal who can form any weapon out of cosmic energy.The movie, which was released to UK cinemas in November, focuses upon immortal aliens who have been secretly living on Earth for thousands of years waiting for the right moment to jump into action.Discussing working with Jolie for the project, Zhao told Radio Times: “I was nervous at first, anyone would be. I’d admired her from afar pretty much my whole life.“But because she makes films herself and they often take place in harsh places in the world, she really understood what I was trying to do.“Angie is playing the physically strongest character, but Thena is broken inside and in order to have that vulnerability she shared a lot of who she is and what she’s gone through in life.”The filmmaker also said it was an “honour” to direct a film within the Marvel franchise, but admitted she did feel a lot of pressure taking on such a task.She added: “I did come in as a fan, so you want to make sure you do right by the fans but also move the MCU forward.“We’re in a transitional time after the Infinity Saga and you don’t want to play it safe, you want to look at these films and ask, how can we deconstruct and redefine everything we think about them.”Eternals, which follows the events of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame and is based on a group of superheroes who made their first appearance in Marvel comics in 1976, also features a string of stars including Richard Madden, Gemma Chan and Salma Hayek.Zhao previously made history at the Oscars in 2021 with her movie Nomadland as she became the first woman of colour to win best director.The drama also picked up the coveted best picture award and best actress for star Frances McDormand.Reflecting on working with another acclaimed actress with McDormand, Zhao added: “Like what I was talking about in terms of working with Angie, Fran is so brave.“These actresses defy some of the Hollywood constraint that’s been put on them.“They just let the camera in, they’re not hiding anything, and that’s the strongest thing they can do.”
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The Weeknd fuels even more romance rumors with Angelina Jolie as he sings on latest album: 'My new girl's a movie star'
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- Published on Saturday, 08 January 2022 08:18
- Written by Daily mail
The Weeknd's rumored romance with Angelina Jolie has made it on to his new album.The pair sent tongues wagging last year after going on multiple dinner dates, and now the singer is fueling rumors even further with a lyric that declares: 'My new girl's a movie star.' The 31-year-old singer-songwriter sings the line on the track Here We Go... Again off his latest album Dawn FM that was released Friday morning.It didn't take long for fans to wonder if he is singing about the 46-year-old actress. About one minute into the tune The Weeknd croons, 'My new girl, she’s a movie star,' hinting at his rumored romance. The Canadian-born artist - real name Abel Tesfaye - has been linked to the iconic superstar since July when they were first seen together.His new music seems to confirm his relationship with the mom-of-six. In another part of the track he builds on the speculation.'You weren’t touched by a man in so long. ‘Cause the last time it was way too strong,' he vocalized in a line that might be in reference to Jolie's 2016 split with ex Brad Pitt, 58. Elsewhere on the album, in a song called Starry Eyes, the straight-forward songwriter sang, 'I loved her right, make her scream like Neve Campbell / But I make her laugh, swear it cures my depressing thoughts / I told myself that I’d never fall, but here we go again.'Despite their multiple romantic dinners in Santa Monica at Italian eatery Giorgio Baldi, the two have remained mum on their relationship. This isn't the first time The Weeknd has possibly referenced a famous girlfriend in his music.In his 2018 song Call Out My Name he's believed to have pined over ex Selena Gomez, 29. The telling line in the hit was, 'I said I didn't feel 'nothing baby, but I lied / I almost cut a piece of myself for your life.' Fans speculated that he was singing about Gomez's kidney transplant, which she's spoken openly about. On Thursday Tesfaye was the man of the hour as he celebrated the then-pending release of his latest music.For a star-studded party in Los Angeles he donned facial prosthetics and grey hair to make him look older, keeping in line with the artwork for the cover of his album. The star has been been pulling promotional stunts for the album for weeks. Back in November his face was covered in bandages at the 2021 American Music Awards.
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source : Daily mail
Angelina Jolie looks chic in all black while doing some VERY last minute Christmas shopping in West Hollywood
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- Published on Saturday, 25 December 2021 08:09
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Angelina Jolie joined dozens of last minute holiday shoppers as she was pictured out in West Hollywood on Friday.The 46-year-old Eternals actress cut a chic figure in all black as she was seen purchasing gifts from Maxfield on Melrose Avenue.It seemed as if the mother of six would be celebrating at home with her children as she popped into a few stores before heading home ahead of Christmas Eve.For the festive outing, Angelina opted for a black slip dress layered underneath a stylish black coat. She rounded out the timeless look with a black handbag and a pair of coordinating pumps as she got in some solo shopping.The Girl Interrupted star wore her brunette locks blown out and was suited up in a black face mask throughout. She appeared to successfully beat the shopping rush, as she was pictured emerging with a Maxfield bag in hand. Angelina shares children Maddox, 20; Pax, 18' Zahara, 16; Shiloh, 15; and twins Knox and Vivienne, 13, with ex-husband Brad Pitt, but the parents have been embroiled in a nasty custody battle for the last several years. Last Christmas, it was reported that Pitt, 58, was granted the right to celebrate Christmas Eve with just three of their children: Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox, after coming to an arrangement. 'They can spend the night with him on Christmas Eve,' an Us Weekly source shared at the time, adding that though Angelina and Brad had previously discussed spending the holidays as a family when they were 'getting along,' the plans had since changed. There have been no reports as to what this year's holiday plans will look like for the fractured family. Last week, a source told People that Pitt is focused on the bright side for the year to come.They said he was 'trying to stay positive and think about next steps and look ahead and hopefully have an even more positive year,' despite the custody battle.
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Angelina Jolie and her 18-year-old son Pax spend the day together with lunch and shopping in Hollywood on Brad Pitt's birthday
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- Published on Sunday, 19 December 2021 08:52
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Angelina Jolie was spotted out and about with her son Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt on ex husband Brad Pitt's 58th birthday.The mom-of-six spent quality time with her second oldest child, 18, as they enjoyed lunch at Sugarfish and shopping at Fred Segal in West Hollywood.Angelina, 46, wrapped up in a black trench coat and covered her face in a disposable black face mask.Angelina looked spiffy in a pair of grey, flared dress pants that peeked out from under her outerwear.The movie star paired them with black patent leather heels. She wore pendant earrings and sported a chic red manicure, which was visible as she held onto her coat.Her dark hair was parted off center and pulled back behind her head.Over her mask her blue eyes stood out with black eyeliner and some understated mascara, and her dark brows were neatly shaped.Jolie carried a medium size black leather handbag by Christian Dior. Pax looked much more casual in a pair of dark trousers, white sneakers, and a white crewneck t-shirt.His look was topped with a light grey windbreaker jacket, and he had a black hat handy. Like his mom, he also wore a black face mask. The Eternals star was recently in Washington, DC with her daughter Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, 16.After the trip she took to Instagram to share a lengthy post with her 11.8 million followers.She began the caption, 'Honored to visit Washington, DC, with Zahara, working with advocates and lawmakers to modernize and strengthen the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct to include protections for children’s health and safety, communities of color, tribes, LGBTQ survivors, rural areas, and all survivors.'The filmmaker looked professional and feminine in a white, short-sleeve button-up shirt that she tucked into a long, pleated skirt. Though Brad and Angelina have been declared legally single since 2019, they're still working out details pertaining to custody of their six children - Maddox, 20, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, 15, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 13.In September it was revealed that Brad requested a review of the custody case after a court disqualified a private judge who granted him joint custody.Lawyers for the star filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court after the disqualification of Judge John Ouderkirk in July, effectively voiding the joint custody ruling, according to People.
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source : Daily mail
Angelina Jolie cuts a chic figure in an ankle-length coat and a Salvatore Ferragamo tote as she jets out of Washington D.C. with daughter Zahara, 16
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- Published on Friday, 17 December 2021 04:38
- Written by Daily mail
She paid a visit to Capitol Hill this week to chat with lawmakers about issues pertaining to rights of women and children in the United States.And Angelina Jolie was spotted jetting out of Washington D.C. on Thursday afternoon with her eldest daughter Zahara, 16.The 46-year-old actress strolled through the airport terminal in a chic black ankle-length coat and toted her belongings in a beige Salvatore Ferragamo bag.Layered beneath her cozy coat appeared to be a ruffled grey maxi dress and she added height to her petite frame with a pair of black booties.The Changeling star's flowing brunette hair was worn down and she amplified her already stunning stare with a flick of eyeliner.Zahara, whose 17th birthday is just around the corner in January, kept warm in a fuzzy brown coat layered over a long sleeve top.She completed the look with some black jeans and a pair of white sneakers.Zahara carried her essentials in a black designer purse, as well as a burlap tote bag.With the COVID-19 pandemic still in full swing, Angelina and her daughter made sure to wear face masks as they navigated the airport.While on Capitol Hill, Jolie met up with the likes of Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush and Republican Senator Mitt Romney. The Eternals actress and Bush discussed efforts being made to end domestic violence, specifically the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).'I'm forever grateful to get to work in partnership with such strong women across the country in our movement to end domestic violence,' wrote Cori, who tweeted out a photo of herself and Angelina after their meeting.She thanked Angelina for her 'leadership to put an end to violence against women.' VAWA, which Jolie is advocating, was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1994 and was the first pieces of federal legislation to recognize domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes, giving resources to tackle the issues.The law needs to be renewed every five years and has not been reauthorized since 2013, meaning it expired in 2018 during the federal government shutdown. Biden promised to reauthorize the act in his campaign and earlier this year, the House approved it by 244 to 172 votes.During her meeting with Romney, Jolie discussed her role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Romney tweeted: 'Met with Angelina Jolie to discuss ways in which we can support children and families at home and abroad.'I’m grateful for her work as a Goodwill Ambassador and for her continued advocacy for the vulnerable.' Missing from the action were Jolie's younger daughters Shiloh, 15, Vivienne 13, and sons Maddox, 20, Pax, 18, and Knox, 13.She shares all five children with ex husband Brad Pitt, who she filed for divorce from in 2016 after just two years of marriage and over a decade together.Jolie adopted Maddox in 2002, then Zahara in 2005, a year after she'd met Pitt while the pair filmed Mr and Mrs Smith. He was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time.They then adopted Pax together in 2007, an had biological kids Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne afterwards. Pitt adopted all of the kids before they got married in 2014.Though they were declared legally single in 2019, Brad and Angelina are still working out details pertaining to custody and assets. In September, it was revealed that Brad requested a review of his child custody case with Angelina, after a court disqualified a private judge who granted him joint custody.Lawyers for the star filed a petition for review with the California Supreme Court after the disqualification of Judge John Ouderkirk in July effectively voided the joint custody ruling, according to People.Although Jolie has denied being back in the dating game after sparking romance rumors with The Weeknd and ex Jonny Lee Miller, a source recently divulged to Us Weekly that Pitt 'would love to date again.'The 57-year-movie star wants to 'find that special someone to be with long-term but 'hates the process.'The insider also noted that due to Brad's celebrity status 'he can't even step out for a friendly coffee without it being gossiped about.'Despite hit optimism for love, the Academy Award-winner is 'focused on his family, charities and work' as those are 'his main priorities.'
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source : Daily mail
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