• Angelina Jolie, in a recent interview, emphasized that parenthood is more significant than her work.
• Despite her ongoing legal battle with Brad Pitt, Jolie focuses on her work and children, involving them in her projects.
• Jolie's portrayal of Maria Callas sparked a conversation about the term 'diva', and she shared her thoughts on aging in Hollywood.
• Jolie's dedication to her family and work, despite personal and professional challenges, is a testament to her resilience.

Angelina Jolie, a Hollywood stalwart known for her roles in films such as 'Salt' and 'Maleficent', recently shared her perspective on the significance of parenthood. In a candid conversation with 'The Sunday Times', Jolie declared, Being a parent is everything. This statement starkly contrasts with the life of her character, Maria Callas, in the biopic 'Maria', who experienced profound loneliness due to the absence of a family.

Jolie, a mother to six children - Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne, with her former husband Brad Pitt, emphasized that her work does not define her. She stated, Maria didn't have a family, so her work was everything. My work is not everything. Being a parent is everything. This sentiment was reiterated in another interview where she stated, I don't feel that because I have a family.

Balancing Work and Family Amid Legal Battle

The actress also revealed that the film 'Maria' allowed her to appreciate the importance of family amid her ongoing legal battle with Brad Pitt over the ownership of their vineyard in France. This legal battle has been a source of much media attention, with reports stating that the couple, who were declared legally single in 2019, are set to head to trial next year.

Despite the ongoing legal battle, Jolie has been focusing on her work and her children. She has been open about her children's involvement in her work, stating that her sons Maddox and Pax have worked as assistant directors on some of her projects. She also mentioned that her children are growing more independent and are able to join her at work, marking a new season in their lives.

Redefining 'Diva' and Aging in Hollywood

Jolie's portrayal of Maria Callas, an opera star who was branded a diva during her career, has sparked a conversation about the definition of the term 'diva'. Jolie aims to change this definition, identifying with her character's commitment to her work. She stated, I'm a hard worker. And a deeply feeling person. Maria is vulnerable because she feels and isn't sometimes able to protect herself from the loneliness or emotional pain. Because it's part of her life and work to be extremely human and live that way.

The actress also shared her thoughts on aging in the entertainment industry, stating that actors are luckier than singers and dancers as their bodies don't change with age. She believes that she has received more rewarding parts as she has grown older and that life experience contributes more to her roles than the roles themselves.