Angelina Jolie: Making Fewer Films As I Get Older

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There should, by all rational expectations of human energy and understanding of the contraints of time, be three Angelina Jolies: one to act and direct, one to raise six children, and one to help save the world. Instead, of course, there is just one superhuman Jolie, and that being the case, a long vacation may be in order.
The 36-year old Oscar winner, who just wrapped up post-production on her directorial debut and is getting ready to star in the big-budget remake of the Elizabeth Taylor bomb, "Cleopatra," spoke with the Financial Times about the crazy life that she and partner Brad Pitt lead, detailing her approach to balancing raising an international brood of children and keeping an A-List, creatively fulfilling career going.
"You're drawn to certain roles because they question something about life, or about love, or about freedom. You ask these questions as you grow up: am I strong enough, am I sane enough? Do I understand love, do I understand myself?" she asks rhetorically. "I'm older and I know who I am ... and I'm less interested in the character helping me answer something ... than in being able to answer it for myself, as a woman, as an adult, with my family."
From the sound of it, for Jolie, acting was about answering her own questions, discovering who she is by playing the part of someone else. Now, as she points out, those answers can be found as she travels the world, taking her adopted children to their home countries and doing massive amounts of charity work.
With all those things on her to-do list, though, something has to give.
"As Brad and I get older we're going to do fewer films. I've been working for a long time, he's been working for a long time," she says. "We've had a nice run and don't want to be doing this our whole lives. There are a lot of other things to do."
Of course, Jolie has said that same exact thing a number of times previously; she first mentioned it in 2006, and then again in 2008, in a widespread interview with Italian Vanity Fair.
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Since then, she's voiced two "Kung Fu Panda" movies, starred in "Wanted," "Salt," and "The Tourist" and wrote and directed, "In The Land of Blood and Honey."
Only time will tell if this slow down actually happens.
For much more, click over to the Financial Times.
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View All Favorites Recency | Popularity Page: 1 2 3 4 5 Next › Last » (17 total) JKent97 2 Fans 5 minutes ago (1:28 AM) I OWN THIS THREAD!!! IT'S MINE!!!! JKent97: I OWN THIS THREAD!!! IT'S MINE!!!! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/JKent97/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150831.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it kalapa 11 Fans 7 minutes ago (1:26 AM) One question: Why don't we hear the same comments from Brad Pitt? Isn't he an equal parent to their 6 kids? Its not as if she can't earn enough to take care of the 6 kids. I'm sure she's said in some interview in the past that she and Brad take turns to work and be with the kids. Brad doesn't sound like he's slowing down. He's got 3 films out in 2011! kalapa: One question: Why don't we hear the same comments from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/kalapa/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150652.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it JKent97 2 Fans 6 minutes ago (1:27 AM) Great question, Kalapa. But here's the thing: no one really cares what you think. JKent97: Great question, Kalapa. But here's the thing: no one really http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/JKent97/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150765.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER dadw5boys Disabled Vietnam Vet 3123 Fans 15 minutes ago (1:18 AM) Teenagers will take a lot more attention if you want them to grow up to be good people. Ignor them and they will get lost in the world. dadw5boys: Teenagers will take a lot more attention if you want http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/dadw5boys/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100149948.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it JKent97 2 Fans 5 minutes ago (1:27 AM) Funny, that's the approach most of this planet is taking with you. JKent97: Funny, that's the approach most of this planet is taking http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/JKent97/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150793.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER Said One 180 Fans 20 minutes ago (1:13 AM) When will both of them just do it and stop threatening. They are both overpaid and overrated, both look twenty years older than their ages and their careers away from the PR was nothing to write home about. 'Bout time they took some time off and actually raised those kids we are all supposed to praise them for having Said_One: When will both of them just do it and stop http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Said_One/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100149525.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it Karama Procrastinator 98 Fans 11 minutes ago (1:21 AM) You said you wouldn't post in Brad and Angelina threads anymore. That must have been a lie! Karama: You said you wouldn't post in Brad and Angelina threads http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Karama/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150261.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it JKent97 2 Fans 7 minutes ago (1:25 AM) Jealous, are we? JKent97: Jealous, are we? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/JKent97/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150631.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it henry1964 3 Fans 20 minutes ago (1:12 AM) The two of them make me want to vomit. Glad to see her go. Hope he does too. henry1964: The two of them make me want to vomit. Glad http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/henry1964/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100149485.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it Karama Procrastinator 98 Fans 11 minutes ago (1:22 AM) So why don't you ignore their threads? Karama: So why don't you ignore their threads? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Karama/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150290.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it JKent97 2 Fans 7 minutes ago (1:26 AM) "The two of them make me want to vomit."Please do so while laying down. We'd love for it to choke you so can finally stop your whining. JKent97: "The two of them make me want to vomit." Please http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/JKent97/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150689.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it HUFFPOST SUPER USER MomWithTwoHeads 52 Fans 36 minutes ago (12:57 AM) For such a fine actress, she sure has made a lot of stinkers. Maybe she should make a great film before she gives up her career.
Great actresses are remembered as great because of making great pictures. Brad makes occasional really good ones, why can't she?
All hers are mediocre at best. A shame, because the gir'ls got the chops. MomWithTwoHeads: For such a fine actress, she sure has made a http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/MomWithTwoHeads/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100148078.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it kalapa 11 Fans 3 minutes ago (1:29 AM) Really? Brad Pitt's made 1 good film by my reckoning: Tree of Life. The rest of the time, he could barely act. kalapa: Really? Brad Pitt's made 1 good film by my reckoning: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/kalapa/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150950.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
Brian Lawson 4 Fans 38 minutes ago (12:54 AM) She has sweet smile. Brian_Lawson: She has sweet smile. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Brian_Lawson/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100147879.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it lobo7606 21 Fans 42 minutes ago (12:50 AM) ..hopefully NOT make anymore movies. I can barely take Brad anymore--and I don't care if I ever see Angelina again. OLD H-wood faces.... lobo7606: ..hopefully NOT make anymore movies. I can barely take Brad http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/lobo7606/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100147521.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it JKent97 2 Fans 12 minutes ago (1:21 AM) Well I suppose it's a good thing that no one really cares for your opinion. NEXT! JKent97: Well I suppose it's a good thing that no one http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/JKent97/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100150225.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it Shelly Adamsway 6 Fans 1 hour ago (12:28 AM) I'd like to see ONE pic of the whole entire brood out together. Brad and the boys and all the girls and Angelina. they always seem to pair off the kids for outings. Shelly_Adamsway: I'd like to see ONE pic of the whole entire http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Shelly_Adamsway/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100145462.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
ahoyhoy Whatever You Are, Be a Good One. --A.Lincoln 255 Fans 48 minutes ago (12:44 AM) They all go to kiddie movies together--all 8 of them; they're papped all together sometimes.But I think it's awesome they give the kids individual attention, and special outings. The kids have home at which to be all over each other. ahoyhoy: They all go to kiddie movies together--all 8 of them; http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/ahoyhoy/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100146987.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
Stand Up for your Belief 37 Fans 1 hour ago (12:16 AM) What a beautiful couple insie and out!! People should aspire to be more like these 2 great humanitarians. Stand_Up_for_your_Belief: What a beautiful couple insie and out!! People should aspire http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Stand_Up_for_your_Belief/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100144217.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it NiccoloM 15 Fans 1 hour ago (12:15 AM) She also isn't even 40 yet. She is way too young to stop already. NiccoloM: She also isn't even 40 yet. She is way too http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/NiccoloM/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100144181.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
HUFFPOST SUPER USER Said One 180 Fans 16 minutes ago (1:17 AM) She looks fifty in the current pics also better for both of them to stop while they still have a shred of dignity left rather than Jolie still trying to compete with the Megan Foxes, and Rosario Dawsons for roles and Pitt still trying to convince the world he is a good actor with huge cost, little grossing movies.Failing that - they should both just do a Woody Allen movie
With six kids they are also commercially unavailable too - so the endorsements will be drying up pretty quickly as well. Said_One: She looks fifty in the current pics also better for http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Said_One/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100149877.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it cheech192 0 Fans 0 minute ago (1:33 AM) Please not W Allen! cheech192: Please not W Allen! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/cheech192/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100151247.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it NiccoloM 15 Fans 1 hour ago (12:14 AM) I actually don't normally find her pretty but I think she looks better recently. I still prefer Jennifer Anistan. I do like Jolie though and do not understand why either Pitt or Jolie are being bashed unless it is for Jolie taking Pitt away from Jennifer (something which I do not know any of the details about). They are supposedly two of the more humble and friendly celebrities in Hollywood. NiccoloM: I actually don't normally find her pretty but I think http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/NiccoloM/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100144078.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it shuffleoff ...but not to buffalo! 187 Fans 1 hour ago (12:06 AM) She's slowing down because she isn't a good actress and isn't being offered good roles. Period. Looks like Julia Roberts may be slowing down soon for the same reason. Maybe people are finally starting to get it. As for Brad Pitt, hopefully she won't drag him down with her... shuffleoff: She's slowing down because she isn't a good actress and http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/shuffleoff/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100143274.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it JKent97 2 Fans 18 minutes ago (1:14 AM) shuffleoff,
Take your own advice and shuffle off. What have you contributed to this world besides noxious gasses emanating from your rear-end? Hint: not much. JKent97: shuffleoff, Take your own advice and shuffle off. What have http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/JKent97/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100149661.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it nsestito 5 Fans 3 minutes ago (1:30 AM) And what have you done except insult everyone on a message board about Brad Pitt? lol nsestito: And what have you done except insult everyone on a http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/nsestito/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100151004.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it
sierradawn 5 Fans 2 hours ago (12:00 AM) I think it's her heart that doesn't really want to act anymore, but in order to maintain the lifestyle they have, there's really no other job that pays as much as what she makes. If I were her, I would keep acting, so that she could not only fund her lifestyle which she seems to love so much but also be able to donate in such large sums to the many causes she believes in. sierradawn: I think it's her heart that doesn't really want to http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/sierradawn/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100142634.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it capt hastings 34 Fans 2 hours ago (12:00 AM) She's only a so-so actress. I won't miss her well-publicized reduced film making stints.I do appreciate the high profile she brings to her humanitarian work, particularly in her role as a UN Goodwill ambassador. capt_hastings: She's only a so-so actress. I won't miss her well-publicized http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/capt_hastings/angelina-jolie-making-fewer-films_n_913930_100142587.htmlHistory | Permalink | Share it Page: 1 2 3 4 5 Next › Last » (17 total) new comment(s) on this entry — Click to refresh
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