The 8 roles that marked the career of Angelina Jolie
This Thursday, June 4, one of the most important living icons in Hollywood turns 40: Angelina Jolie, who in addition to standing out as an actress, winning an Oscar for her role in "Inocencia Interrupted", has drawn applause for her role As a filmmaker and screenwriter, it is even expected that he can lead the new Captain Marvel film.
In this context, in T13.cl we leave you the eight roles that have marked the chameleonic career of one of the most sensual and highest paid actresses in the world:
Lara Croft
Inspired by the same adventure video game, this film was the one that probably launched Brad Pitt's current partner to world fame. Here she plays Lara Croft, the "most successful human heroine in video game history," according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Maleficent
It is not one of his best performances, but in this film inspired by the Disney tale "Sleeping Beauty" he helped gross more than 700 million dollars at the box office worldwide, which consolidated him as one of the most successful commercially in 2014. Here she plays the role of an evil antagonistic protagonist, tall and thin, with huge black horns and yellow eyes.
The substitute
Her role in this film inspired by true events and directed by Clint Eastwood stole applause and won over critics, which even earned her an Oscar nomination for "Best Actress" in 2008. Here she played Christine Collins, a mother who suffers from the disease. disappearance of his son. When she believes that she has gotten it back, she is given another child since hers has been traded.
Salt
In 2010 she plays Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent accused of being a Russian spy who must run away and use all of her tools to avoid capture. This Phillip Noyce film was not well received by critics but it was another phenomenon at the box office, grossing more than $ 293 million.
Interrupted innocence
It is probably one of the most famous films by Jon Voight's daughter and the one that allowed her to win an Oscar in 2000 for 'Best Supporting Actress'. She plays Lisa Rowe, one of the inmates at Claymoore Hospital who was admitted for being a rebellious psychopath with aggressive behaviors. She is related to fellow intern Susanna Kaysen, brilliantly played by actress Winona Ryder.
Mr and Mrs Smith
Although they have denied it, it is said that Jolie and Pitt fell in love on the set of this film while he was married to Jennifer Aniston. In this work by Doug Liman they represent a marriage in which neither knows the truth about the other: both are hit men and must end each other's life. It grossed more than $ 480 million at the box office.
Playing with the heart
Released in 1998, this film was one of the first in her Hollywood career and the one that opened her doors to the industry by winning a National Board of Review Award for "Best New Actress." She played Joan, who is part of a group of people who belong to different generations and lifestyles, but who agree on a common point: they seek love and friendship in Los Angeles.
Wanted
Another blockbuster that grossed over $ 341 million. Here she plays Fox, a woman who encourages Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) to avenge the death of her father by being part of a secret organization led by Sloan (Morgan Freeman). The film that had a budget of 75 million dollars collected more than 300 million dollars in the world.
