Angelina Jolie Considers Exiting the Spotlight: Insights into Her Decision

For decades, Angelina Jolie has graced the screen, earning acclaim for iconic roles in films like "Girl, Interrupted," "Changeling," and "Salt," along with the blockbuster hit "Maleficent." Despite her stellar career, marked by an Oscar and three Golden Globes, there are recent hints that she might be contemplating a step back from the world of acting. Delve into her thoughts on leaving Hollywood.

 

Angelina's Perspective on Departing Hollywood

Angelina Jolie, a product of a Hollywood lineage with successful actors as parents (Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand), and a former spouse to actor Brad Pitt, has candidly shared how her divorce has curtailed her freedom to travel, as revealed in a December 2023 WSJ Magazine profile. "It's part of what happened after my divorce—I lost the ability to live and travel as freely," she disclosed. Once her legal matters with Brad Pitt are resolved, Jolie expressed a desire to distance herself from Hollywood, suggesting a potential move to Cambodia. "I will move when I can. I grew up in quite a shallow place. Of all the places in the world, Hollywood is not a healthy place. So you seek authenticity."

 

Motivations Behind Angelina's Acting Pullback

Beyond discussing her departure from Hollywood, Angelina confessed that if she were starting her career anew, she probably wouldn't pursue acting. In a September 2023 Vogue interview, she stated, "I never bought into it as significant or important." Reflecting on her career's beginning, she highlighted the difference in public expectations, noting that the pressure to be highly public was not as prevalent. Angelina began scaling back her roles in 2016, opting for projects with shorter shoots. Opening up about her emotional state, she shared, "I feel a bit down these days. I don't feel like I've been myself for a decade, in a way, which I don't want to get into. We had a lot of healing to do. We're still finding our footing."

 

Shift Towards Other Endeavors

In the WSJ piece, Jolie discussed a shift towards her clothing company, Atelier Jolie. She expressed interest in incorporating educational events at the brand's store, acknowledging potential financial challenges. "I'll probably lose money, maybe even for a while. If I can eventually put into practice some things that I think are improvements and I just break even, that's a huge victory."

 

Upcoming Projects Beyond Hollywood

While expressing a desire to step back from Hollywood, Jolie has commitments to a few projects. Confirming her return for a third Maleficent film in the WSJ interview, she's also slated to appear in "Maria," "Every Note Played," and "Maude v Maude," as listed on her IMDb. Additionally, she lends her voice to "Kung Fu Panda 4."

 

In summary, Angelina Jolie's contemplation of leaving Hollywood reflects her evolving perspective on acting, personal growth post-divorce, and a shift toward new ventures. Despite the allure of the silver screen, Jolie's journey hints at a broader exploration of authenticity and personal fulfillment.