Angelina Jolie's rules of life. Angelina Jolie gave an unexpected interview about lifestyle, children, values ​​and beauty

Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt last September, and after almost a year, the actress finally spoke candidly to Vanity Fair about how the divorce affected the family and her health.

In her first big interview after the divorce, Jolie admitted that she and her children had gone through the most difficult times. hard times in life, and they are still establishing relationships and everyday life.
After breaking up with Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and her children hid from the paparazzi in a rented house, where they lived for 9 months essentially “out of suitcases,” and only a few days before the interview they moved to new house V Los Angeles, purchased for $25 million. Now the actress and her children are settling into a new home, which is also unusual for her, since, as she admits, she used to decorate her home and various little things Brad Pitt did the housework.

On divorcing Brad Pitt:

Despite the fact that a significant part of Angelina Jolie's interview with Vanity Fair is devoted to her film “First They Killed My Father: Memoirs of a Daughter of Cambodia” and the significance of Cambodia in her life, the actress also touched upon a topic that interests everyone - her divorce from Brad Pitt, with whom her relationship is final deteriorated by the summer of 2016:

“It was bad,” Jolie said, but then corrected herself: “I didn’t want to use that word.” Things got difficult.

At the same time, she refutes the rumor that the reason for the divorce was their unusual image life:

— Our way of life has never been negative or problematic. It has been and will remain one of the wonderful opportunities we give children. These are six smart, thoughtful individuals who know a lot about this world. I'm very proud of them.

And yet, the actress still does not reveal the reason for the divorce, citing the desire to protect children from all this, and her the following words make divorce even more mysterious:

“Our children are very brave... We all just need to come to our senses from what led to the divorce.” They heal wounds not from the divorce, but from what led to it, from certain events in life.

At the same time, Jolie assures that she and Brad Pitt continue to take care of each other and their children.

About health:

However, the divorce affected not only emotional state Jolie. She began to have problems with her health and appearance: Bell's palsy was discovered - paralysis of the facial nerve, in which part of the face remains motionless. The actress's stress increased gray hair and the skin became dry.

However, these problems, according to Angelina Jolie, arose due to the fact that she, like all women, thinks about herself only in last resort, devoting himself entirely to family and work.

About plans:

Right now Angelina Jolie has no desire to act in films and be part of Hollywood show business:

- I just want to cook proper breakfasts and take care of the house. This is my passion. At the children's request, I am now taking cooking lessons and learning how to cook. When I go to bed at night I think, “I've done great job as a mom, or was it an average day?”

Since the interview was recorded a few days before leaving for Africa, Jolie spoke about plans to visit Kenya and Namibia. And in general, she now intends to travel more:

“For nine months I tried to be a really good housewife, cleaning up after the dogs, washing the dishes and reading books to the children at night. And I succeeded in these matters. But now I want to put on my boots and go on a journey!

Angelina Jolie is the heroine of the new issue of Vanity Fair. On the pages of the publication, the actress, director and mother of six children gave her first interview after breaking up with Brad Pitt. Let's see what she said; We have collected the most interesting statements:

About breaking up with Brad

“After my parents’ divorce, I was very worried about my mother. I don't want my children to worry about me either. That's why I never show them my tears; if I want to cry, I go to the bathroom. Children need to know that everything is fine. I have six of them, I'm proud of them. We take care of each other."

About the new house in Los Angeles

"We survived difficult period in life. And the move, of course, was a big step for us on the path of healing for our family. We're still trying to heal the wounds from what happened."

About children

“They are energetic, thoughtful. I'm very proud of them."

About son Knox

“One day, when Knox was playing around, I asked him to pretend to be normal. To which he objected to me: “Does anyone really want to be normal?! We are abnormal and let’s stay that way. Let’s announce to everyone that we are an abnormal family!”

About normal life

“For the last six months, I’ve been trying to be a good housewife: I buy dog ​​food, wash the dishes, read bedtime stories to the children - and I’m getting better and better at all these duties every day.”

About Father Jon Voight

“Children need a grandfather who can hug, support, and read a book at night. Dad is exactly like that.”

About the disease (damage to the facial nerve)

“I don’t know exactly what triggered the disease: maybe menopause, or maybe tough year. Sometimes we simply forget about ourselves, and health reminds us of this..."

About the title of sex symbol

"I feel a real woman, because I seriously think about every choice I make, I put my family first, I am responsible for my life and health.”

Jul 26 2017 at 1:03 PDT

Vanity Fair magazine conducted a long interview with the actress in which she spoke about her divorce from and the new stage in her life. The 42-year-old movie star admitted that her family is now abnormal, but is trying to restore healthy atmosphere in the house.

I don't want my children to worry about me. I think it's very important to cry in the shower and not in front of them. They need to know that everything will be fine, even if you yourself are not sure of it,” Angelina told Vanity Fair.

Let us remind you that divorce proceedings Hollywood actors began with Maddox and his father on board the plane. By the way, it was about her eldest son, who will turn 16 in August, that Angelina spoke in detail in a new interview.

She admitted that the Cambodian child she adopted in 2002 and has now become a grown man participated in the creation of her film "First They Killed My Father". The film, directed by Jolie and based on the autobiographical book by Cambodian writer Lung Ang, tells the story of the brutal events that took place in the 1970s in Cambodia, when more than two million people died. The actress said that Maddox became her right hand on the set of this historical thriller.

Maddox was the person who told me it was time to make this film. For him, participation in the project meant the opportunity to plunge into the history of his ancestors. I was delighted when, during filming, he asked if he could go to sleep in his house in the jungle with his friends (in 2002, Jolie bought a house in Cambodia - editor's note). I had never heard anything like this from him before. She didn't push him. Is not that great? I understand that teenage boys his age spend time watching TV with their friends. My sons were in Africa, so they already look at some things with non-childish eyes,” said Angelina.

Speaking to Vanity Fair, she also recalled the first time she saw Maddox in orphanage in Cambodia.

I didn't feel a connection with any child. I remember the shelter staff said that there was another baby. Maddox was lying in a box that was suspended from the ceiling. We looked at each other, and I cried,” the actress shared her memories.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie with son Maddox

The 42-year-old, who manages not only films and six children, has in recent years devoted quite a lot of time and energy to supporting women fighting for their rights, and also actively against sexual violence. Therefore, it is not surprising that it was her on the eve of the International women's day Elle magazine chose cover story for the March issue as the heroine.

In addition to the photo shoot, the publication featured an interview with the actress, conducted by former US Secretary of State John Kerry. In a conversation with a famous American politician, Jolie talked about what she teaches her daughters.

I tell my daughters that anyone can wear a dress and put on makeup, but only your mind can define you. Find out who you are, what you think and what you stand for. Fight for others so they can have freedom. Living to serve is terrible,” she said.

Jolie devotes a lot of attention and time to socio-political issues and has been an ambassador for several years good will UN Refugee Affairs.

In my youth I was absolutely apathetic towards this topic. I became interested in human rights issues and meeting refugees because I wanted to learn. I had a somewhat romantic vision of it all: I thought I would put on my boots and become a humanitarian. But you always need to look at the root of the problem. And it refers to law and politics. I met refugees who were survivors of sexual violence, but convictions there were none in these cases. So I started working with the law and the government,” Jolie explains.

The topic of gender inequality was repeatedly touched upon by the star during her public speaking. She even made NATO come out in defense of women. Therefore, this time the actress did not ignore this burning topic.

“My fear of illness is still with me. Therefore, another operation is a resolved issue,” the actress told our correspondent in exclusive interview. By speaking frankly about such intimate things, Angelina hopes to help millions of women who, like her, find themselves in a difficult situation.

Only the lazy and blind do not know about the arrival of the Jolipitts in London. smile at me from the television screen and from the pages of every tabloid. At the Corinthia Hotel in central London, where the interview is scheduled, I meet almost the entire Disney international team. Every press agent, make-up artist, lighting designer and hairdresser arrived here on the same

reason that I do too. Everyone who finds themselves surrounded by the most famous couple in Hollywood feels like they are in a circus, in full view of everyone. But so famous couple has been living for 9 years. After a short wait I am called to my room. The actress seems to perfectly understand the level of excitement around herself and skillfully leaves it behind the doors of the suite. Jolie invites me to sit on a cozy sofa, offers me tea and says: “No need for official Angelina, just call me Angie...” A confident woman incredible beauty looks me carefully in the eyes. She brushes off all annoying questions with quick monosyllabic answers. But if I manage to interest my interlocutor, she huge eyes become even larger and she begins to openly discuss the topic raised in the same deep voice that amazed me while watching the film as her heroine Maleficent.

— Ange... Angie, in recent years many actresses have played evil witches and sorceresses. Now you are among them. The images of the evil ones will be more interesting disney princesses?

“I don’t think Maleficent is like the others.” She's not just an evil witch. But you need to watch the movie.

“They showed me several scenes, and I realized that she changes from her youth to her mature years.

- I like her. She complex woman, and it’s impossible to say for sure whether it’s good or bad. The movie is just about this. The viewer has to figure out how she came to live like this. Plus, playing negative characters is always great. It is important not to play around and treat the final product with irony.

— In “Maleficent” you are also listed as a producer. It was difficult to combine this work with leading role?

— I am listed there as an executive producer. That is, as a person who does more than he should, but in general is not responsible for anything. It’s my nature to get involved in matters that go beyond the scope of an actor’s work.

— For example, you invited Lana Del Rey to perform the soundtrack to the film...

- Yes. Musical accompaniment, by the way, is based on Tchaikovsky’s music for the ballet “The Sleeping Beauty”. It seems to me that she was perfect - with her deep voice and an aura of mystery.

There are six children in the Jolipitt family: three adopted - Maddox, Pax and Zahara and three relatives - Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox (in the arms of their parents). Photo: Daily Picture

— Recently there was a rumor that you had started working on the script new painting. And there you will play again

along with Brad. Will this be a sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Smith?

- No, I started writing a script based on someone life experience. To be honest, this is a kind of experiment. And we are still thinking about whether to put it into production or not.

— Does this mean that the career of actress Angelina Jolie is slowly fading away and you are giving preference to other activities?

— I have a wonderful acting career. I am already in a position where I can choose roles that I know for sure will give me pleasure. Yes, perhaps I have already said a lot in this profession. Now I would like to devote more time to directing, scripts, charity and work. On June 10th in London, together with this organization, I will be co-facilitating a summit on preventing sexual violence. This open event, I invite you to visit it too.

— Thank you for the invitation, but let’s return to your latest film work. You look amazing there! Honestly, when I saw you on the screen, my heart was ready to jump out of my chest from this unearthly beauty. Promise me during the premiere to organize ambulance duty for especially impressionable men!

- I solemnly swear! (Jolie is clearly flattered by the compliment, she laughs and coquettishly leans back on the sofa.)

— In the film, you fly like a character from Avatar. How were these scenes filmed?

— They created a special suspension for me, similar to a gyroscope. If I wanted to move, I could do it in any direction. Plus installation skills. And as a result, on the screen my movements look as natural as possible.

— Did your children watch you while performing stunts?

- Yes. And then they even wanted to try it themselves. Pax and Shiloh were especially delighted. They are the most combative in the children's team. (Angelina’s face lights up with a smile again.)

“I read somewhere that while swimming in a hotel pool in Mexico, Shiloh managed to splash all the guests.

“We have such embarrassments all the time.” She's a terrible fidget! Nothing scares me and makes me worry. Now she is in the period of passion for skateboarding. I can barely keep track of her!

— Your youngest daughter, Vivien, starred with you - she played the little princess in Maleficent. Do you want to outshine Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli in the future?

- God forbid! Although I adore this duo - Lisa and her mother Judy. But Brad and I would have wished Vivien a different fate...

— That’s why, at the age of five, you gave her a role in such a cool, big-budget production?

— Honestly, I had no choice. In real life I’m probably not so scary, but in makeup - with false horns and cheekbones - I was a frightening sight. The children who came to audition started to roar when I approached. Only Vivienne did not succumb to the general panic.

“Didn’t she even react to the horns?”

— Zero negative emotions! She's like that happy baby- sees in any makeup and image loving mommy, not a monster. In "" one of the fairies gives the young princess good mood for life. Vivien, in my opinion, was born with such a gift, or the fairy visited her immediately after giving birth without me noticing. (Laughs.)

“The children who came to the auditions, seeing me with false horns and cheekbones, began to roar. Only my baby did not succumb to the general panic, so I had to involve her in the filming. WITH youngest daughter Vivienne (still from the film “Maleficent”). Photo: The Walt Disney Company Russia & CIS

— How similar are you and your youngest daughter in character?

— I try to look at life from the positive side. Vivien looks incredibly like me, my little blonde shadow. She is always nearby, she cannot part with mommy even for a couple of hours.

- Although you are surrounded by increased attention, listening to you, it seems that your family is completely ordinary.

- True, Brad and I are absolutely ordinary parents. Most time we are at home - we play with the children, rehearse there and spend business meetings. Extravagant luxurious life- this is not about us at all. May be, increased attention did it arise because we were already famous when we met? People are accustomed to examining our every move under a microscope—dating, pregnancy, adoption. Just think, Shiloh became a celebrity before she was even born! Therefore, everyone around believes that she is well known to them.

- If this is true and people are impressed by strong and healthy family like ours, I’m just glad.

All recent years have been accompanied by conflicting rumors: either they are finally breaking up, or, on the contrary, they are preparing for magnificent wedding. However, last fall Jolie attracted attention for a completely different reason. The actress announced that she had undergone a double mastectomy (removal of the mammary glands). This sharply reduced the risk of breast cancer, the probability of developing which before the procedure was estimated by doctors at 87 %. The decision was not easy for Angelina, but she had before her eyes the sad example of her aunt, who passed away due to breast cancer.

— You and Brad recently appeared at a charity dinner at Kensington Palace, and British newspapers wrote that you looked “like teenagers in love.” How do you do this after so many years together?

“We have a common past that we love.” These are joint memories, joys and sorrows that we went through together. We have built a family and our children bring us a lot of happiness every day. It's not that we don't fight at all. Sometimes dishes fly around the house. Nobody is perfect, and we are no exception. But we work on relationships every day, we try for ourselves and for the sake of our family. The feeling of being nearby close person, very valuable. And we make a lot of efforts so as not to lose this closeness. I wouldn’t want to find myself in a situation where two people seem to be a couple, but in reality each lives their own life. So Brad is always interested in my affairs, I am interested in his, and we are both crazy parents.

— It’s nice that you not only came to a social dinner at the palace, but also raised money for charity.

— I think that existing only for yourself is an unhealthy activity. People maintain a beautiful façade, but behind it they end up miserable. Living like this is wrong and inorganic. True happiness is the happiness of children, loved ones, and other people. This is what brings meaning and understanding of your purpose to life. IN otherwise Why is all this?

— Last year it became known that you decided to undergo a double mastectomy to prevent the risk of developing breast cancer. I myself lost my mother due to this disease and I want to sincerely thank you for your courage and publicity on this issue. You succeded by example increase the percentage of disease diagnosis by early stage?

- Thanks for good words. I heard that the number of tests among women is over Last year has really increased dramatically. This made me incredibly happy. On the other hand, my fear of illness is still with me.

- Even after the operation?

— Yes, because I have a high risk of developing ovarian cancer. My mother and grandmother had this diagnosis. So the battle is for healthy life I haven't won yet.

— Is another operation a settled issue for you?

- Absolutely. I talk with doctors who advise how to do this as safely and correctly as possible.

- I'm getting ready for new operation. Because I have a high risk of developing ovarian cancer. My mother and grandmother had this diagnosis. So I haven’t won the battle for a healthy life yet. Photo: Jason Bell

- I wish you courage!

- Thank you! I'm an optimist. And even in such difficult life stories I'm trying to find positive points. I really sympathize with you regarding the loss of your mother, I went through this myself, and here I absolutely understand you. Although this horror happened to me and you, at the same time such negative experience makes it possible to find mutual language together. This is the first time we’ve met, but we’re talking about this, and then other people will read our interview. Perhaps they too will think about what is really important.

“And perhaps our interview with you will help someone - it will save their lives or their loved ones...

- This thought warms me very much!

Full name: Angelina Jolie Voight

Family: father - Jon Voight, actor; brother - James Haven, actor and producer (39 years old); common law husband— Brad Pitt, actor (50 years old); children - Maddox (12 years old), Pax (10 years old), Zahara (9 years old), Shiloh (8 years old), twins Knox and Vivienne (5 years old)

Education: completed a two-year acting course

Career: At the age of 7 she made her debut in Hal Ashby's film Looking for a Way Out, co-written by her father. From the age of 14 I worked as professional model, starred in music videos. She has starred in more than 40 films, including: “Hackers”, “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”, “Wanted!”, “Salt”, “The Tourist”, “Maleficent”. Directorial debut: A Place in Time (2007). Director and screenwriter of the film “In the Land of Blood and Honey” (2011).

In 2000 she received an Oscar for the film Girl, Interrupted. Special Envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees