Angelina Jolie’s Kids Were Her ‘Secret Weapon’ For Her ‘Maria’ Role

Angelina Jolie has returned to the big screen in ‘Maria’, a biopic about the renowned opera singer Maria Callas. The actress, who last starred in ‘Eternals’ in 2021, explained her time away from acting was a deliberate choice to focus on her family. She credits her children for encouraging her to take on the singing role in ‘Maria,’ a task that initially terrified her. Jolie admitted to experiencing significant nerves, undergoing seven months of vocal training before filming began. Her children played a crucial role in helping her overcome her anxieties, creating a safe space for her to practice. The actress even joked that she might be ready for karaoke nights after mastering her vocal abilities for the film.