Angelina Jolie breaks down in tears amid Brad Pitt divorce war as she is overwhelmed by epic standing ovation at Venice Venice Film Festival Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Sonia Horon For Dailymail.Com Published: 23:04 EDT, 29 August 2024 | Updated: 23:36 EDT, 29 August 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Angelina Jolie was moved to tears after receiving an eight-minute standing ovation at the premiere of her biopic Maria at Venice Film Festival in Italy on Thursday.
The Changeling star, 49, looked visibly emotional and was seen wiping away tears after the audience at Sala Grande stood up to applaud her. In another touching display the actress — who plays the legendary opera singer Maria Callas in the film — momentarily covered her mouth with her hand. She was pictured being escorted down the stairs by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín, 48, as the crowd continued to clap for her.
Jolie spoke about the project during a press conference held Thursday afternoon before the screening , and revealed that she spent approximately seven months preparing for the demanding role. Angelina Jolie brought to tears at one point during electric standing ovation for Maria following world premiere of Pablo Larrain film here at #Venezia81 pic.twitter.
com/vxhBvdIyMB — Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) August 29, 2024 Angelina Jolie, 49, was moved to tears after receiving an eight-minute standing ovation at the premiere of her biopic Maria at Venice Film Festival in Italy on Thursday.