Angelina Jolie: Operatic Notes of the Soul

She has long been a symbol of strength, refinement, and contradictions. Angelina Jolie, actress, director, mother, and woman whose life is constantly under the spotlight, has once again opened the door to her inner universe. In a rare interview for Mexican Vogue, Jolie talked about why she gave up therapy, how opera became her quiet refuge, and why she still finds it difficult to relax.

Psychological struggles have often been part of her public confessions, but this time, Angelina found something new for herself — music. She discovered the world of opera, which helps her balance on the edge of emotions: "I listen to opera constantly, it really calms me down. I turn it on just to think and gather myself."

Music has not only become a salvation but also an inspiration for her new role as opera diva Maria Callas. To play the iconic singer, Jolie took up vocal lessons. However, as it turned out, it wasn't just about singing: "I took a deep breath and let it all out, showed my true voice. It turned out that inside, I was carrying my personal pain, softness, and a lot more that I thought I didn’t have."

These words make us think: how much is hidden behind her composure on red carpets and in eyes that often hide pain.

Jolie also drew a parallel between herself and Maria Callas. Both women are strong but vulnerable, with lives full of trials. Jolie noted how she is inspired by the resilience of the opera diva: "I saw an interview where they said terrible things to her, asked rude questions. And she held on, didn’t let herself break. I also don’t feel safe."

This statement hits particularly hard, considering the actress's ongoing legal battles with her ex-husband Brad Pitt, which make headlines regularly. Despite this, Jolie remains true to herself — she does not seek pity, but draws inspiration from examples of women like Callas.

As a mother of six children, Jolie often faces criticism in the press. But for her, motherhood is more than just a role, it's her purpose: "I often thought how lucky I am to have children. For a long time, I just wanted to be a girl. But when you remember that in your youth, you had to take on a lot of responsibility, you just want to be yourself. I just want to be Angie."

Her words are a reminder that even the strongest women dream of rest, of the chance to simply be themselves.

Jolie honestly admits she doesn't know how to relax. From a young age, she got used to working to help her mother pay bills, and that sense of duty became part of her identity: "I started working to help my mom when I was 14. So I have this strange feeling that I can’t or shouldn’t rest. Or I don’t know who I am when I’m not working."

These words reflect the problem faced by many modern women who are used to being strong and taking on too much responsibility.

Angelina Jolie continues to inspire millions of women with her example. She’s not perfect, but that’s where her strength lies. Her confessions are not about weakness but about honesty. About how important it is to be vulnerable but not give up, to learn how to find comfort in the little things, and to keep living despite the storms.

So maybe we all need to turn on some opera, take a deep breath, and release everything we've been holding inside. Maybe that’s the key to finding our own voice.