Angelina Jolie Says She Gets Upset With Silly Journalism, But Only She Can Fix That
Angelina Jolie has been talking to the press more lately than she has in some time, all part of her and partner Brad Pitt's media blitz for their new film A Mighty Heart, which opens in theaters on June 22.
The film was produced by Brad's production company Plan B, and features Angelina in the starring role as Mariane Pearl, a journalist and slain wife of fellow journalist Daniel Pearl. Daniel Pearl, who worked for the Wall Street Journal, was investigating "shoe-bomber" Richard Reid in Pakistan, when he was kidnapped and killed in 2002. His story was riveting, and made all the more tragic as his murder was captured on film and made public while his wife was pregnant with their first child.
Angelina was handpicked by Mariane Pearl to play her in the film. Pearl had to be convinced by studio heads to adapt the memoir she wrote (also title A Mighty Heart) which detailed happier times with Daniel and the events leading up to his horrific death. Mariane has stated that while she was approached by several Hollywood types about her book, only Brad Pitt had actually read it - and having Jolie's involvement most certainly sealed the deal.
Pearl and Jolie became friends (prior to any plans for the film) after Mariane read an interview with Jolie where she spoke about adopting her son Maddox and how that had changed her perspective on life. The two have been close since.
Now, with the film's premier in Cannes, and the world premier in just weeks, Jolie has been prompted to speak to the press not only about the film, but about her life with Brad, her kids and their life through the eye of the paparazzi.
On NBC's Today, Angie sat down with Ann Curry to discuss ii all. Much of the interview, which can be seen here, focuses on the film and Jolie playing a person who isn't just a "real" individual, but also a friend of hers. Curry attempts to make some side-by-side comparisons between Jolie and Pearl and their life in the media, but Jolie is quick to point out that while there are flashbulbs to contend with, her life has not been marked with tragedy — and in fact — she is quite lucky to have a loving family that she can enjoy during her private times away from the spotlight.
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