Angelina Jolie appeared to make a rare comment about her life after Brad Pitt while discussing her upcoming film “Couture.” The actress reflected on a difficult period and revealed that her fighting spirit has finally returned.
Angelina Jolie says she had ‘lost it’ for a bit
Speaking about the project, Jolie admitted she went through a time when she felt worn down. However, she credited her children for helping her rediscover confidence and motivation.
“I think my fighting spirit is finally back,” Jolie said. “I lost it for a bit. I got kind of taken down a little bit, and it’s coming back in large part thanks to my children.” While the actress did not mention Pitt by name, many fans connected the remarks to the years following the couple’s highly publicized split. The former pair finalized their divorce after a lengthy legal battle that stretched across several years.
The Oscar winner shared that her children now encourage her to travel, work, and embrace opportunities she once avoided. “My kids are almost all 18,” she said. “They want to see me traveling the world. They want me to get out and do things.”
Jolie also revealed that she stepped away from acting before her divorce. At the time, she planned to focus on directing and humanitarian efforts. That changed when acting became the best option for balancing work and family life.
“I had kind of quit acting before my divorce,” she explained. “I was focusing on directing.” The actress made the comments while promoting “Couture,” a drama directed by Alice Winocour. In the film, Jolie plays Maxine, a filmmaker facing a breast cancer diagnosis while navigating motherhood and personal struggles.
The role carried personal meaning for Jolie. In 2013, she revealed that she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, which significantly increased her risk of breast and ovarian cancer. She later underwent preventive surgeries to reduce those risks.
Today, Jolie views those experiences as part of her journey. She said her scars remind her of the choices she made to stay healthy and be present for her children. As she enters a new chapter, the actress appears ready to move forward with renewed strength and purpose.
Originally reported by Samridhi Goel on RealityTea.
