In a candid interview with People, Angelina Jolie admitted that she shares a “certain loneliness” with opera singer Maria Callas, a sentiment she attributes to their intense dedication and work ethic.
“I don’t know if either of us would view ourselves as anything but a performer and a worker who has a job to do,” she confessed, adding that they are “probably very hard on ourselves.”
The Maleficent star elaborated, “I may be many things, but I’m a very hard worker, right?” Angelina’s introspection hinted at the personal connection she feels with her protagonist Maria, though she was careful not to divulge too much.
“I don’t want to speak too much about it because it’s too personal,” she explained. “But there’s definitely a loneliness and a work ethic.”
Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Pablo Larraín, known for his previous successes with Jackie and Spencer, Maria promises to offer a poignant look into the life of the …