Angelina Jolie looks 1950s chic as she transforms into iconic opera singer Maria Callas during filming in Paris in first set photos of upcoming biopic
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- Published on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 06:07
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Angelina Jolie was spotted wearing three different costumes on the set of her upcoming biopic Maria in Paris on Tuesday.The Oscar winner, 48, was playing the iconic opera singer Maria Callas as she filmed several scenes with a large cast of extras while changing into multiple outfits.One look showed the star wrapped in a chic black fur trench coat with a matching bowler, leather gloves and oversize spectacles.Another look featured the stunning actress in a tan tweed sport coat and matching pencil skirt as she kept her raven locks swept up in a loose bun.A third wardrobe change showcased Angelina in a long black winter coat and a bright red scarf wrapped around her head, which was set off by large sunglasses and a dangling necklace. The sneak peeks capture Angelina giving it her all to channel Callas, one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century who passed away in 1977 at the young age of 53.The film will 'explore the life of the legendary, iconic and controversial singer, often described as the original diva,' according to its official description. 'Based on true accounts, Maria tells the tumultuous, beautiful and tragic story of the life of the world’s greatest opera singer, relived and re-imagined during her final days in 1970s Paris.'The Paris set photos follow the first-look photos being released and show Angelina in a few close-up snaps of her as Callas.The artist was known for her incredible range on stage as well as her turbulent love life that included a romance with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who went on to wed Jackie Kennedy.'I take very seriously the responsibility to Maria's life and legacy,' Angelina said previously in a statement. 'I will give all I can to meet the challenge.'
The Tomb Raider star also mentioned the film's director, Pablo Larraín, whom she said she 'long admired.'The mother of six added: 'To be allowed the chance to tell more of Maria's story with him, and with a script by Steven Knight, is a dream.' Larrain said: 'Having the chance to combine my two most deep and personal passions, cinema and opera, has been a long-awaited dream.'To do this with Angelina, a supremely brave and curious artist, is a fascinating opportunity. A true gift.'In another statement, he added, 'I am incredibly excited to start production on ‘Maria,’ which I hope will bring Maria Callas’s remarkable life and work to audiences all around the world, thanks to the magnificent script by Steve Knight, the work of the entire cast and crew, and especially, Angelina’s brilliant work and extraordinary preparation.'Knight, Larrain's Spencer collaborator, completed prior to the Writers Guild strike.Alongside Jolie, the cast includes Pierfrancesco Favino (Adagio), Alba Rohrwacher (La Chimera), Haluk Bilginer (Winter Sleep), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog) and Valeria Golino (Portrait of a Lady on Fire). The biopic is sure to garner Oscar buzz with such Hollywood heavyweights in the mix. Jolie scored an impressive Oscar win for her standout supporting role in Girl, Interrupted in 1999. Following that, she secured her only nomination for Best Actress in Changeling in 2008. However, her notable achievement also includes being honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award by the film academy in 2014. Larrain has a solid history at the Oscars as well. His 2012 film No, which focused on the campaign against dictator Augusto Pinochet during Chile's 1988 referendum
It secured an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film for the country. He also took the helm for a couple of English-language biographical films that received Academy recognition. Jackie in 2016, centered on First Lady Jackie Kennedy, garnered nominations for Best Actress (Natalie Portman), Best Costume Design and Best Original Score.In 2021, Spencer, a fictionalized account of Princess Diana's life, also saw a nomination for Best Actress (Kristen Stewart). Callas was born in America of Greek heritage and then trained in Greece as well as Italy.She was not just known for her incredible voice, which helped make her one of the top opera singers of the 20th century, but also for her striking beauty which put a spotlight on her many romances.Callas was also known for her fierce rivalry with Italian opera singer Renata Tebaldi.The film will cover her life story and finish with her sad death in Paris after suffering from vision problems that left her almost blind.
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Angelina Jolie looks unrecognisable in large spectacles as she transforms into iconic opera singer Maria Callas in first look at biopic
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- Published on Tuesday, 10 October 2023 18:03
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Angelina looked worlds away from her usual Hollywood glamour in first look images of the biopic Maria. The actress, 48, has transformed herself into the role of iconic opera singer Maria Callas for the film, which will follow her turbulent life and legacy. In one sneak preview of Angelina as Maria, the actress goes make-up free and wears thick brown rimmed eyeglasses and a chunky knit as filming gets under way. In another photo, the Mr and Mrs Smith star looks much more glamorous with winged eyeliner and a plush fur trimmed coat. Angelina is lucky enough to wear some of Callas' real clothes in the film, including vintage fur items from Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archive collection. In another photo, the Mr and Mrs Smith star looks much more glamorous with winged eyeliner and a plush fur trimmed coat. Angelina is lucky enough to wear some of Callas' real clothes in the film, including vintage fur items from Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archive collection. Maria was written by Steven Knight prior to Hollywood’s WGA strike and granted a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement. Callas lived from 1923 until 1977. She was born in American of Greek heritage and then trained in Greece as well as Italy.She was not just known for her incredible voice, which helped make her one of the top opera singers of the 20th century, but also for her striking beauty which put a spotlight on her many romances. Callas was also known for her fierce rivalry with Italian opera singer Renata Tebaldi. The film will cover her life story and finish with her sad death in Paris after suffering from vision problems that left her almost blind. Starring in a movie about Callas was a passion project for Faye Dunaway who even wanted to use her own money for the film, but it never came off the ground. In 2014, Meryl Streep was reportedly set to play Callas in Master Class with Mike Nichols as her director but the project did not come to be. Last year, Italian siren Monica Bellucci starred in a play about Callas. The film's release date has yet to be announced.
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Angelina Jolie slams 'biased' judge in custody battle with Brad Pitt and urges Gov. Gavin Newsom to require domestic violence training for judges
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- Published on Thursday, 05 October 2023 04:53
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Angelina Jolie allegedly believes the judge overseeing her custody case was 'biased' toward her ex-husband, Brad Pitt - and now the actress is urging the governor of California to require domestic violence training for court professionals. In a two-page letter dated September 29, the 'Girl, Interrupted' actress urged Governor Gavin Newsom to back 'Piqui’s Law.' The bill would block children from going into 'reunification camps,' which force them to live with their abusive parent.It would also establish domestic violence training programs for judicial officers and mediators on the impact of child abuse and trauma. 'You will be aware that Piqui's Law derives its name from a 5-year-old boy who suffered a tragic fate, killed by his father in April of 2017,' Jolie wrote. 'Piqui's mother, Ana Estevez, fought unsuccessfully within the California family court to secure protection for her child. 'Over the past six years, Ana has collaborated with California legislators to ensure that authorities do not overlook or dismiss the signs of abuse, signs that tragically result in harm and death for numerous children in our country.'A source close to Jolie said the actress is pushing for the legislation following her experience with Los Angeles Judge John Ouderkirk, who refused to let her children testify about domestic violence they suffered at the hands of their father. Ouderkirk, a retired private judge who officiated the couple’s nuptials, ruled in May 2021 that the couple would maintain even-split custody of their children. 'This is personal to her, and for good reason,' the source said, citing her disagreements with 'biased' Ouderkirk, who was removed from the case after he failed to disclose his business dealings with Pitt’s attorneys. Jolie claimed Ouderkirk denied her children the opportunity to testify even though California law allowed children 14 years old and older to do so. She challenged the judge’s tentative custody decision and filed a petition in the appellate court to remove him from the case. He was disqualified in July 2021. 'Their whole family is a victim of system failure,' the source continued. 'She has been fighting privately for her family and publicly for other families for years.' Sources close to Brad Pitt, however, told the New York Post that Jolie is trying to 'misrepresent the truth' and harm the reputation of those who testified against her. 'While the legislation she is supporting is potentially very viable, it has nothing to do with her custody case,' one source said. 'It is inexplicable why she would use her advocacy for another defamatory effort to disregard all the objective facts in order to advance her own interest.' Sources close to the 'World War Z' actor's legal team also claimed the decision to remove Ouderkirk was based on a 'technical procedure' and had nothing to do with facts related to the case.
They denied that the judge was in business 'with anyone.' Jolie fought to keep custody of the children after a 2016 altercation detailed in an FBI report. Pitt, who had been drinking, 'grabbed her by the head, shaking her' and shook Jolie by the shoulders as they argued over one of their kids during a private flight to France.According to Jolie, Pitt said, 'You're f***ing up this family!' and punched the ceiling four times. When the children asked if she was okay, Pitt said: 'No, she’s not okay, she’s ruining this family, she’s crazy.' One of the children then yelled, 'It’s not her, it’s you, you p***k!' before Pitt allegedly charged at the child. Jolie held him back, causing injuries to her back and elbow, the report alleged. The actress filed for divorce six days later, but the FBI did not pursue charges against Pitt.A source close to Jolie said Pitt had 'not ever denied his abusive behavior' and added: 'If this happened to Jolie in her court case, just imagine what is happening all over the country.' However, a source close to Pitt said the actor has admitted his wrongdoing in regards to the plane fiasco, but reiterated that no charges were filed against him. 'Those FBI reports were introduced into evidence in the custody hearing, where he was still granted 50/50 custody,' the source said. 'Anyone who testified or argued against her, she has tried to destroy. These defamatory comments against Judge Ouderkirk are demonstrably false, and she has even gone after a child evaluator who testified in the case.' 'Piqui's Law,' formally known as Senate Bill 331, passed the California legislature on September 15 and now awaits Newsom's signature to take full effect. It is named after Aramazd Andressian Jr., a 5-year-old boy who was killed by his father after a trip to Disneyland in 2017. The boy’s mother, Ana Estevez, warned officials that his father was dangerous as she tried to divorce him. The man, however, was granted joint custody of their son, and the judge allowed him to take the boy affectionately called 'Piqui' on vacation.Initially, he claimed that his son had been abducted - but months later, he led police to the spot where he had been buried in a wooded area near Santa Barbara. Activists gathered on the steps outside Pasadena City Hall on September 18, urging Newsom to support the bill.The governor has until October 14 to sign or veto it. If he takes no action, SB-331 becomes law on January 1.
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Angelina Jolie admits that becoming a mom 'SAVED her' from 'going under' to a 'much darker' place as she opens up about life as a 'single mother' in wake of Brad Pitt divorce - while STUNNING in graffiti dress on cover of Vogue
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- Published on Thursday, 28 September 2023 06:08
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Angelina Jolie has revealed how becoming a mom 'saved her' from going to a 'much darker' place while opening up about life as a 'single mother' following her divorce from Brad Pitt - as she stunned in a graffiti-covered dress on the cover of Vogue magazine.The actress, 48, got real about how adopting her first son, Maddox, at age 26 'changed her entire life' and 'taught her to be in this world differently' while chatting with the publication.She also spoke out about how 'wanting to live' for her six children has kept her going 'recently,' seemingly alluding to the bitter breakup she's endured with her ex Brad, 59. 'I was 26 when I became a mother. My entire life changed,' she shared. 'Having children saved me - and taught me to be in this world differently. 'I think, recently, I would’ve gone under in a much darker way had I not wanted to live for them.'They’re better than me, because you want your children to be. Of course, I’m the mother, and hopefully that safe place for them and that stability. 'But I’m also the one that they laugh at - and I see them taking over so many different aspects of our family.'Angelina admitted that she has felt 'a bit down these days,' adding, 'I don’t feel like I’ve been myself for a decade, in a way, which I don’t want to get into.'She also said she's in the midst of 'transitioning as a person.''We had a lot of healing to do. We’re still finding our footing,' she explained. The 48-year-old graced the front of the magazine's November 2023 issue in a white strapless gown that was covered in pink spray paint as she promoted her upcoming fashion company, Atelier Jolie.She stared fiercely away from the camera and clutched onto two bottles of paint in the snap, while her long brown locks were pulled back into a tight bun. 'Sometimes the way you dress says, "Don’t mess with me - I’ve got my armor on." But I want a woman to feel safe enough that she can be soft,' she continued. 'After I went through something where I was hurt, I had a therapist ask if I would try wearing a flowing garment. 'Sounds silly, but I assumed that pants and boots projected a "tougher" look, a stronger me. 'Was I strong enough to be soft? At the time, no. I felt vulnerable. Now I wonder if... I don’t know what my style is because I’m still understanding who I am at 48.'
Another image from the shoot featured her smirking subtly in a yellow, silky dress with a dark cape draped over her shoulder. A third saw her chatting with collaborator Gabriela Hearst in a haltered black tank top and similar colored trousers, while a fourth showcased her standing alongside Helen Aboah, president and chief operating officer of Atelier Jolie, and Giles Duley, Atelier Jolie’s advisor for corporate impact, in a trendy white top, baggy pants, and gloves.Angelina and Brad first started dating in 2005 and from the start, their romance was controversial. They met on set of the 2005 movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith - while he was still married to Jennifer Aniston - and almost immediately, rumors erupted that he had cheated on the Friends alum.It was a love triangle that seemed to capture the entire nation - and while Brad started dating Angelina almost immediately after he and Jennifer split, he has furiously denied that he was unfaithful to his ex. Despite the allegations of infidelity, it seemed as though Brangelina was a match made in heaven, and for over a decade, they were Hollywood's 'it' couple.They tied the knot in August 2014 during a secret ceremony in the South of France, and welcomed three children together during their romance - Shiloh, now 17, in 2006, and twins Vivienne and Knox, now 15, in 2008.They also adopted two more, Zahara, now 18, and Pax, now 19, and Brad legally adopted the son that Angelina had adopted before they got together, Maddox, now 22. But in 2016, it came to an explosive end after the pair got into an alleged physical altercation while on a private flight with their six kids.Angelina later claimed that Brad 'choked' one of the children during the horrifying dispute and 'struck' another in the face, leaving her and the kids feeling like 'hostages' and towering in fear under a blanket for hours until they landed.She also alleged that he grabbed her by the head, slammed her against a wall, and violently shook her at one point during the flight - which resulted in her injuring her back and elbow. Brad's rep called Angelina's account 'completely untrue' to CNN at first, but then released an amended statement to the publication that read, 'Angelina's story continues to evolve each time she tells it. 'Brad has accepted responsibility for what he did but will not for things he didn’t do. He has been on the receiving end of every type of personal attack and misrepresentation.'Thankfully, the various public authorities she has tried to use against him over the past six years have made their own independent decisions. Brad will continue to respond in court as he has consistently done.'Since they split, the two stars have been embroiled in one of the most publicized legal battles in Hollywood history over custody of their children, as well as the winery that they once owned together.In May 2021, after years of duking it out in court, Brad and Angelina were officially granted joint custody of their six kids - but one month later, the judge's decision was thrown out.
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Angelina Jolie, 48, looks unusually lighthearted in NY as she smiles alongside mini-me daughter Vivienne, 15, while working together on a musical
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- Published on Monday, 09 October 2023 04:31
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Angelina Jolie was spotted landing at JFK airport in New York City on Thursday.The Oscar-winning Gia actress was accompanied by her youngest daughter, 15-year-old Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, whom she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt.The 48-year-old humanitarian looked unusually lighthearted as she pushed back her head while laughing.The A-lister has been spending more time with Vivienne in recent weeks as the teen is now working for her mom as her assistant on a Broadway musical.Jolie is working on a musical adaptation of the 1983 film The Outsiders which starred Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze and Rob Lowe.While at the bustling airport, both Angelina and Vivienne were dressed for comfort.Jolie wore a belted beige raincoat over a light gray top and slacks with shiny beige heels. Her hair was worn back and she had on tinted black glasses.Her daughter had on blue top and black sweatpants with navy blue Converse sneakers and her honey hued hair down as she wore a black mask and carried a black bag. Vivienne is one of six children Angelina shares with ex Pitt, whom she split from in 2016 after two years of marriage and a decade together.They're also parents to Maddox, 22, Pax, 19, Zahara, 18, Shiloh, 17, and Vivienne's twin brother Knox. They're still battling over custody of their minor children.Tuesday's sighting comes shortly after it was revealed that Angelina is now a lead producer on the Broadway musical adaptation of the 1983 film The Outsiders.Not only is this her first Broadway involvement, but it is also the first time Angelina has worked on a project with Vivienne.According to ET, Vivienne will serve as Angelina's volunteer assistant and have direct involvement with the production.'Viv reminds me of my mother [Marcheline Bertrand] in that she isn't focused on being the center of attention but in being a support to other creatives,' the actress said in a statement to the outlet.'She's very thoughtful and serious about theatre and working hard to best understand how to contribute.'A source dished that Vivienne 'loves musical theater' and that Angelina has been taking her to productions 'since she was a little girl.'The musical is based on S.E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 coming-of-age crime drama.That film starred a who's who of young Hollywood at the time: Tom Cruise, Diane Lane, Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, C Thomas Howell and Ralph Macchio.The musical had its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse earlier this year and a source told ET that Angelina and Vivienne 'both fell in love with the musical' when they saw it.'Angelina and Vivienne subsequently met with S.E. Hinton, who was around Vivienne's age when she wrote the novel,' the insider claimed.'As a result of seeing the show and the conversation with S.E. Hinton, Angelina was inspired to take a role as a lead producer for the upcoming launch on Broadway.'
The Broadway cast of The Outsiders and show dates have yet to be revealed.'I hope to be able to contribute while continuing to learn from this amazing team, who I have been working with since my daughter brought me to see the show at La Jolla Playhouse,' Angelina said in a statement earlier this month.'I can't begin to express how excited I am for this musical to make its Broadway debut and look forward to sharing this new adaptation of The Outsiders with the world.'The synopsis for The Outsiders film reads: 'A teen gang in rural Oklahoma, the Greasers are perpetually at odds with the Socials, a rival group.'When Greasers Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio) get into a brawl that ends in the death of a Social member, the boys are forced to go into hiding.'Soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas (Matt Dillon) and their other Greaser buddies, must contend with the consequences of their violent lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.'The Outsiders musical features a story by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jonathan Clay, Zach Chance and Levine. It will be directed by Danya Taymor. Needs help: This comes after Jolie asked her Instagram followers for help. She wants support for a man who has been placed in jail in Afghanistan . His crime was defending women and girls. He is Matiullah Wesa, Founder & President of @penpathvolunteers. He has launched libraries and has helped re-open closed schools in rural Afghanistan.This comes after Jolie asked her Instagram followers for help. She wants support for a man who has been placed in jail in Afghanistan.His crime was defending women and girls.He is Matiullah Wesa, Founder & President of @penpathvolunteers. He has launched libraries and has helped re-open closed schools in rural Afghanistan.'@matiullah_wesa is one of many Afghan men who defend the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan,' Jolie shared.'He opposed the decision by the Taliban to ban girls from going to school. 'Now he is in prison. I’ve written a letter of support to him today. You can leave your own message @penpathvolunteers.'She added a hashtag for Pen Path Girls Edu campaign and Release Matiullah Wesa. His last Instagram post was in March: 'Men, women, elderly, young, everyone from every corner of the country are asking for the Islamic rights to education for their daughters. Penpath female volunteers calls for girls education and their rights to education.'
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