In the midst of promoting her latest film, First They Killed My Father, Angelina Jolie opened up about her recent split with Brad Pitt. The acclaimed actress and Oscar winner discussed the difficulties she’s faced during the end of their 12-year relationship and the subsequent divorce proceedings. Although she may seem poised on the outside, Jolie, who is also a mother of six, admitted that each day remains a challenge.
Angelina Jolie recently spoke about the difficulties she faced after ending a 12-year relationship, during her promotions for her latest film, First They Killed My Father. She mentioned that being single was not something she had intended and that there were no benefits to the situation. Jolie also opened up about the challenges of being a single mother, which took a toll on her emotionally and physically. She had undergone a preventive double mastectomy in 2013 after discovering she carried the BRCA1 gene, which put her at a high risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
In a conversation with the Sunday Telegraph in 2015, she expressed that being single was not something she actively pursued, and it did not bring her joy. To take precautions, she had her ovaries removed that same year. Unfortunately, the previous year had been tough for the superstar as she battled Bell’s Palsy and hypertension. This year has been emotionally and physically challenging due to other health issues. She emphasizes the importance of monitoring her health and finding joy in laughter despite feeling the toll on her body. She believes that even during chemotherapy, it is crucial to find the strength to love and laugh.
In 2013, she faced health concerns that led her to have a preventive double mastectomy. This decision was made after discovering she carried the BRCA1 gene, which increased her risk of breast and ovarian cancer by 87% and 50%, respectively. It is unclear whether she underwent chemotherapy as part of her treatment. Currently in Los Angeles promoting her new Netflix movie, First They Killed My Father, based on Loung Ung’s memoir about the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia, the actress reflects on how her life has changed over the last decade. While grateful for her family, marriage, and career, she now values her health above all else. Despite navigating her relationship with Brad, she continues to take on new projects and is excited about Maleficent 2, which promises to be a strong sequel. Disney has hired Jez Butterworth, co-writer of Spectre, to work on the screenplay.
The road ahead may hold difficulties for the mother who is raising six children on her own. A picture captured in 2016 depicts her with one of her kids named Knox.
