Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has revealed in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that she would not pursue a career in Hollywood if she were to join the industry today. The 48-year-old actress explained that the intense public scrutiny and pressure to share personal information have made her re-think her decision to follow in her parents’ footsteps as actors.
Jolie, who rose to fame in the 1990s, stated that when she was starting out, it was not as expected for actors to be as open and public about their personal lives. However, with the rise of social media and the constant demand for celebrities to share more of themselves, Jolie feels that the Hollywood of today is not a healthy place.
The actress, who has been in the spotlight for decades, expressed how the media attention has taken a toll on her health, causing her to experience stress-related health problems. Jolie cited her divorce from fellow actor Brad Pitt as a major source of stress, leading to her experiencing Bell’s palsy and changes in her voice.
Angelina Jolie opens up about leaving Hollywood and her search for authenticity.
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Jolie also shared that she has severed her ties with Hollywood and does not have a social life in Los Angeles. The three-time Golden Globe winner clarified that she does not read any media coverage about herself and has learned to not let the constant scrutiny affect her.
The former couple, who split in 2016, have been embroiled in a bitter legal battle, especially concerning the custody of their six children. Jolie revealed that her children, whom she considers her closest friends, are her source of strength and humanity.
Jolie, who has been actively involved with humanitarian work since 2001, also discussed her plans to eventually move out of Los Angeles and spend more time in her home in Cambodia. She expressed her desire to live a more authentic and fulfilling life, away from the shallowness of Hollywood.
