I became an actress because my mom wanted me to become an actress. It took me until my mid-30s to realize I actually didn't. I actually wanted to write and direct and be more involved in politics and humanitarian issues. — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
It's hard no to work, so I find a way to put myself back to work. And I think it's important, in between projects, for me to sit down with who I've just become and allow her to continue to evolve and find a home inside me before I go and become somebody else. But I think I also need… — Angelina Jolie Copy Share
There is no shame in being a survivor of sexual violence. The shame is on the aggressor. — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
I wanted to tell the story of Luong Ung, who's a dear friend of mine. — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
It doesn't take courage to drink too much and be wild or jump around. That doesn't take any kind of boldness, just riding a… — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
Sexism is part of every industry and must be addressed. But I try not to focus on the negative but the positive side of… — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
I'm getting a wrinkle above my eyebrow because I just can't stop lifting it, and I love that you know. — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
The nice thing about being a director is that I can say, "I can only get into the room after the kids are at… — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
To be intimate with a married man, when my own father cheated on my mother, is not something I could forgive. I could not… — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
No matter what you have gone through in your youth, it is about who you choose to be in life. You can define your… — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
I'd love to have a great relationship with my father. And unfortunately... I don't. — Angelina Jolie Copy Share Image
