
Angelina Jolie, legendary actress, continues to captivate the public with her eclectic career, humanitarian commitments, and personal life marked by trials. At 49, she shines once again by portraying Maria Callas in Maria, the latest film by Pablo Larraín. This demanding role, celebrating one of the most iconic figures in opera, highlights Jolie’s exceptional talent. But beyond the artistic performance, this film reveals a fascinating parallel between two destinies marked by light and shadow.
A Masterful Interpretation for a Complex Character
In Maria, Angelina Jolie portrays a reclusive Maria Callas in Paris, isolated after years of glory and turmoil. The film explores the last days of the Greek diva, offering a poignant dive into her world marked by artistic triumphs and a heavy solitude. Critics agree that Jolie delivers an exceptional performance, one of the most accomplished of her career.

To prepare, the actress took on unprecedented challenges. She immersed herself in the demanding world of opera, learning lyrical singing and perfecting her Italian. This immersion, according to her, was "cathartic," an experience that allowed her to explore her own vulnerability while doing justice to a woman of rare complexity.
Two Destinies Linked by Glory and Wounds
Angelina Jolie has often compared her life to that of Maria Callas in her interviews, such as the one with Laurent Delahousse on France 2’s 8 PM news. Both women have known glory, but also the sacrifices it imposes. For Callas, the demands of the opera world and difficult relationships, notably with her mother, left indelible marks. For Jolie, it is her childhood marked by early responsibilities and family dramas that shaped her character.
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The actress speaks with emotion about the invisible wounds that the spotlight conceals. She shares a sincere empathy with Callas, a woman whose voice transcended time but who suffered deeply in her personal life. In Callas Forever, a Franco-Italian film directed by Franco Zeffirelli in 2001, the elegant Fanny Ardant did not move us as much…
An Actress, but Above All a Mother
Despite her status as a global star, Angelina Jolie defines herself first as a mother. Her six children – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne – occupy a central place in her life. Balancing her professional commitments and her role as a parent is a priority for the actress.

In a recent interview, she expressed her concern to protect her children, especially Shiloh, from media pressures and the hyperconnected world. This vigilance reflects the deep love she has for them and her desire to offer them a balanced life, far from the tumult of Hollywood.
A Solitary but Resilient Woman
Since her highly publicized divorce from Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie has learned to cope with solitude. While she admits to feeling lonely at times, she focuses on what matters most to her: her children and her work. "Solitude doesn’t bother me. Being a good mother is my priority," she confided simply.

This resilience, combined with a rare sensitivity, reinforces her status as an icon. Through her choice of roles and humanitarian commitments, she continues to inspire millions of people.
An Unconventional Actress in the Service of Art
With Maria, Angelina Jolie pays a vibrant tribute to Maria Callas. The film celebrates not only an opera icon but also the actress herself, who puts her immense talent at the service of this tragic figure. By uniting these two extraordinary destinies, Pablo Larraín offers a timeless work that touches the heart.

At 49, Jolie reaffirms her status as a modern icon, capable of transcending the screen to capture the human soul in all its complexity. Maria promises to mark a turning point in her career and illustrate, once again, why she remains an essential figure in cinema and global culture.