Despite Maria receiving praise from critics, Angelina Jolie is allegedly angry about her Oscar rejection.
According to sources, the Oscars voting committee may have been swayed by Angelina’s recent divorce from Brad Pitt.
According to reports, Angelina Jolie is sad that she was not nominated for Best Actress at the 97th Academy Awards for her performance in the biopic Maria.
Jolie received praise from critics for her portrayal of opera icon Maria Callas in the Pablo Larraín-directed movie. Nevertheless, she was left off of the final list of finalists in spite of her efforts, which included a vigorous press campaign.
Jolie, 49, won an Oscar 25 years ago, and she studied opera singing among other things to get ready for the role. She also promoted the Netflix-backed project with sporadic public appearances on shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the Gotham Awards.
Jolie’s omission from the Academy Awards might be “devastating,” according to an insider who spoke to Page Six, especially because the Screen Actors Guild Awards similarly ignored her.
Despite being nominated for a Golden Globe, Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres won Best Actress for I’m Still Here.
There has been conjecture that Angelina Jolie’s recent split from Brad Pitt might have affected the outcome of the vote, with some claiming that Pitt’s popularity in Hollywood was a factor. The international press still holds Angelina Jolie in high regard, but according to one source, “Hollywood is Team Brad.”
Another argument is that the Oscars’ emphasis on up-and-coming talent was crucial. Newcomers Demi Moore (The Substance), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Mikey Madison (Anora), Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez), and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here) are among this year’s Best Actress nominees.
After taking a break to direct and raise her six children, Angelina Jolie returned to acting with Maria. The winners of the 97th Academy Awards will be revealed during the live telecast on Sunday, March 2.