Angelina Jolie is perhaps the hottest actor in Hollywood whose prosperous legacy in the film industry has proved that she is a dedicated artist. She is a multi-hyphenate star, filmmaker, and humanitarian loved by millions of fans across the globe. In her storied career, Jolie has established herself as one of the most in-demand actresses in showbiz and has earned several critically acclaimed awards for her outstanding cinematic skills.
She is also considered Hollywood’s highest-paid and highest-grossing actress. The Academy-winning star has worked with many incredible A-list talents, including her former husband, Brad Pitt. The former couple shared the silver screen in the 2005 American romantic action comedy film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Nevertheless, an A-list musician Gwen Stefani once revealed that The Tourist movie star beat her in the audition round and ended up playing the role of Jane Smith in the flick.
Angelina Jolie Nearly Lost her Iconic Jane Smith Role To Gwen Stefani
Angelina Jolie often steals the limelight with her head-turning, booming fashion ensembles at star-studded events. She is a top-notch actress who has worked with many talented directors and earned immense fortune with her grit and hardwork. In 1982, the actress made her film debut as a child artist, and since then, there has been a turning back, as she has delivered non-stop spectacular performances.
Her work ethic and professionalism have helped solidify her status as a leading star. Her work behind the camera as a director has gained widespread attention, for she is a breathtaking gorgeous megastar who wears multiple hats at work. She was married to Brad Pitt, whom she initially met on the set of their 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith, in which they played the role of a married couple.
However, once American musician Gwen Stefani revealed that she auditioned for the part of Jolie, the actress beat her to the round and ended up playing the role of Jane Smith in the movie. On The Ellen DeGeneres Show, When asked if she had auditioned for a movie role that few people knew about, to this, Stefani replied,
“Mr. and Mrs. Smith: Angelina beat me.”
Doug Liman-directed 2005 American romantic action comedy film Mr. & Mrs. Smith received critical acclaim and was a global box office hit project as it amassed $487 million. The film also gained attention because at the end of the movie production, Pitt and Jolie began dating, and their romance rumors quickly started doing rounds on the internet. At the time, the Fury movie star was married to Jennifer Aniston.
Angelina Jolie Reveals How She Fell in Love With Brad Pitt On Film Set
In a candid interview, Angelina Jolie once revealed how she got close to Brad Pitt after working with him on the set of their 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The actress claimed she was not looking for a relationship but felt an instant love connection right after meeting Pitt. She said,
“Brad was a huge surprise to me. Because of the film, we ended up being brought together to do all these crazy things, and I think we found this strange friendship and partnership that kind of just suddenly happened. “
The actress continued,
“I think a few months in, I realized, ‘God, I can’t wait to get to work.’ Anything we had to do with each other, we just found a lot of joy in it together and a lot of real teamwork. We just became kind of a pair.”
Angelina Jolie tied the knot with Brad Pitt in an intimate ceremony on August 23, 2014, at the chapel of Château Miraval. In 2016, the former couple filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Source: EW
