Oh, grab your popcorn and settle in, because the queen herself, Angelina Jolie, just graced the Toronto International Film Festival like the red carpet was her personal runway! On September 8, the 49-year-old legendary director strutted into TIFF Lightbox for the premiere of her latest cinematic brainchild, Without Blood, looking as effortlessly flawless as ever. (Honestly, does she even age? I’m starting to think she has a secret pact with time.)
But wait, it wasn’t just Ange’s dazzling presence that had everyone buzzing—it was her 20-year-old son, Pax, who waltzed in wearing a black suit, sunglasses, and yes, a black cast on his arm. What can we say? The man is dedicated to the aesthetic. Pax wasn’t just accessorizing, though; that cast is the aftermath of a July E-Bike accident that sent him to the ICU with “complex trauma.” (Aka, a “really bad day” in medical terms.) But fear not, because Pax is back and styling through recovery, proving you can rock a cast like it’s part of the ensemble.
Speaking of brave returns, this was Pax’s first official public appearance since his brush with doom on two wheels. Though, if you were eagle-eyed a few days before, you might’ve spotted him cruising around Beverly Hills with his mom like the duo never skipped a beat.
Of course, Angelina didn’t hog the spotlight entirely. Oh no, she brought along the big guns—or should I say stars—from her film, including the fabulous Salma Hayek (who looked like a walking Gucci ad), Demián Bichir, Juan Minujín, Jorge Antonio Guerrero, and Patricio José. This crew wasn’t just there for the glamour; they were the heartbeat of Without Blood, which, if you haven’t already heard (where have you been?), is based on Alessandro Baricco’s novel.
Let me give you the CliffsNotes: Little Nina’s dad gets whacked by a gang when she’s a kid. The main baddie, Tito, finds her hiding under a trap door but, moved by her “puppy eyes of innocence,” decides to let her go. Years later, adult Nina (played by the always-fabulous Hayek) bumps into Tito (Bichir), who’s now running a news stand—because, why not? And instead of duking it out like an action movie, they sit down for lunch and have an awkward conversation about the time he, you know, killed her dad. Classic dinner talk.
At the TIFF Tribute Awards, Salma decided to make everyone tear up by calling Angelina “the best actor-director I’ve ever worked with.” Cue the applause and the obligatory group hug!
Oh, and for those dying to know: Angelina rocked Dolce&Gabbana on the red carpet like it was made just for her (which, honestly, it probably was). Meanwhile, Salma was out here doing Gucci proud.
