Angelina Jolie is not here to spill the tea on her split from Brad Pitt – and she’s making that very clear at the Venice Film Festival. You might have hoped for some juicy gossip, but no, Angie’s lips are sealed tighter than a jar of pickles at the back of the fridge.
While attending the festival to promote her new movie, Maria, Angelina had the misfortune (or maybe it was on purpose?) of being asked about her ex, Brad. And, wouldn’t you know it, he’s also popping by the festival, which probably had event organizers sweating bullets trying to ensure these two don’t accidentally bump into each other at the snack bar.
Now, in case you’ve forgotten, the dynamic duo known as Brangelina officially called it quits back in 2016. But guess what? They’re still embroiled in a legal battle so complex that even Judge Judy would throw up her hands and ask for a vacation. A source recently described their ongoing divorce drama as “pretty shocking,” which is Hollywood code for “we’re going to be hearing about this until 2035.”
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Angelina was chatting about her new film when she suddenly dropped a little bomb about why she’s currently stuck in LA. Turns out, it’s not because she’s a die-hard fan of traffic jams and overpriced coffee.
“I grew up here. I’m stuck because of the divorce,” she said, sounding about as enthusiastic as someone stuck in an elevator with elevator music. “But once the kids hit 18, it’s adios, LA! I’ll be off to Cambodia faster than you can say ‘plane ticket.’” She continued, “I want my kids to have privacy, peace, safety – all the things that are as rare in Hollywood as a salad without quinoa. But after this? Cambodia, baby! Or wherever my family members are hanging out across the globe.”
Then came the million-dollar question, because you know someone just had to ask: “So, uh, what’s going on with your divorce?” Angelina, in true boss fashion, hit them with a crisp, “No.” A simple, elegant shutdown. The mic might as well have dropped itself.
Switching gears, Angelina was asked if she has any close friends she can call in the middle of the night when insomnia strikes (or when she needs a really solid Netflix recommendation). Her answer was something that could’ve been ripped straight out of a brooding, artsy indie film.
“I don’t really have those kinds of relationships,” she said, causing everyone in earshot to look around awkwardly. “Maybe it’s losing a parent young, maybe it’s working too much, or maybe it’s because life sometimes feels like a sitcom where everyone betrays you in the season finale. But I do have a few friends. Loung Ung is one of my closest. My mom was my person, and I lost her. Some friends haven’t exactly been there when I needed them most. So, I’ve learned to keep my circle small. What did Maria Callas die with? Two trusted people. Seems like enough.”
Angelina Jolie: world traveler, mother of many, legal battle champion, and connoisseur of keeping things real. As for that divorce update? You’ll be waiting longer than the next Avatar movie.
