Angelina Jolie on Her Kids and Fighting Spirit
Originally published Jun 17, 2026
By Marcmalkin · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 17, 2026
Key points
- Angelina Jolie credits her children for encouraging her to 'get out and do things.'
- Jolie plays a single mother and director in the film 'Couture,' who faces a breast cancer diagnosis.
- The film is directed by Alice Winocour and is presented in both French and English.
- 'Couture' examines the struggles of balancing personal and professional life during a health crisis.
Angelina Jolie discusses how her children have encouraged her to stay active and engaged, noting that her fighting spirit is returning. In the film 'Couture,' Jolie portrays Maxine, a single mother and low-budget horror director dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. The movie explores the challenges of balancing personal and professional life during a difficult time. Directed by Alice Winocour, the film is a French and English language drama that highlights the complexities of modern motherhood and illness.
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