Angelina Jolie recently opened up about a tough experience from her past that made her question her talent for singing. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jolie revealed that her upcoming role as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas in the biopic “Maria” was a big challenge for her. The Oscar winner admitted that she was initially hesitant to take on the singing role due to some harsh criticism she received from a former partner about her voice.
Jolie described the experience as "an out-of-body experience," explaining that she had never really thought of herself as a singer. "I had somebody in my life who was not kind to me about singing," she said. "It was a relationship I was in, and so I just assumed I couldn’t really sing.” It’s a poignant reflection on how deeply someone’s words can affect our self-perception, even if we’ve trained or prepared extensively for something.
The actress, who has a background in theater, found it surprising that someone’s negative opinion could impact her so significantly. “I’d been to theater school, so it was weird that it even had an effect on me,” Jolie continued. “I just kind of adapted to this person’s opinion. So it took me getting past a lot of things to start singing.”
While Jolie didn't name the ex who made these comments, her past relationships have been quite public. She was married to Jonny Lee Miller, her co-star from the film “Hackers,” from 1996 to 1999. She then married Billy Bob Thornton in 2000, but they divorced in 2003. Her most high-profile marriage was to Brad Pitt, whom she met on the set of “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” in 2005. They tied the knot in 2014 but separated in 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. Jolie and Pitt share six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.
Their relationship, both during and after their marriage, has been widely covered in the media. The couple has been locked in a protracted legal battle over various issues. It started with a contentious custody dispute over their children and then expanded into a messy legal clash over their French winery. The situation took a turn in 2022 when Pitt sued Jolie for breach of contract after she sold her share of their winery business.
Jolie’s journey to reclaiming her confidence and embracing her singing talent is a testament to overcoming personal doubts and external negativity. It’s a powerful reminder of how past experiences and relationships can shape our self-image and how confronting those challenges can lead to personal growth and new achievements.
In her new role as Maria Callas, Jolie is not only stepping into the shoes of a monumental figure in opera history but also confronting and overcoming her own self-doubt. It’s a significant moment for her, showing that even someone as accomplished as Jolie can face struggles with self-esteem and confidence. As she moves forward with this role, it highlights a broader narrative of resilience and rediscovery in the face of past criticisms and setbacks.
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