Angelina Jolie says that Maddox and Pax’s children saw her as an explicit “pain” on the set of “Mariah”

The film, which explores the life of opera singer Maria Callas, revealed the weaknesses that Jolie usually hides from her children.

Angelina Jolie also recently reflected on her feelings of loneliness amid an ongoing legal battle with her ex-husband. Brad Pittabove Chateau Miraval.

In a recent interview with BBCJolie spoke of a deeply personal experience on the set of her latest film, “Maria,” where her eldest sons, Maddox, 23, and Pax, 21, worked as production assistants.

While portraying opera singer Maria Callas, Jolie said the biographical psychodrama brought emotions to the surface that her children had rarely experienced.

“They’ve seen me go through a lot of things, of course, but they haven’t experienced me express a lot of pain that a parent usually hides from a child,” she said.

The “Maleficent” star also revealed how Maddox and Pax would comfort her during those moments, often bringing her “cups of tea” or simply hugging her.

Commenting on this experience, the actress said that it allowed her to connect with her family on a deeper level and embrace a new kind of openness in her relationships.

“Maria” — which has already generated buzz at the Oscars after its trailer — premieres on Netflix on December 11.

Jolie’s latest revelation comes when she shared an honest confession about her struggle with loneliness in an interview with The sun In London.

During the conversation, the mother-of-six spoke about her relationship with opera legend Callas, saying: “I have children that I love but as an adult who is often alone, I find myself identifying with the isolation and loneliness that she experiences.”

The actress admitted that she is still learning how to deal with life independently, and added: “I also have not fully understood how to live life in a way where I am alone. Maybe a lot of artists feel that we are in an open space as a person.”

This comes after Jolie’s major legal victory in her ongoing battle with her ex-husband, Pitt, as a judge ordered the actor to hand over documents and communications that may support allegations of abuse against Jolie and their six children.

The legal dispute stems from Pitt’s 2022 lawsuit against Jolie over her decision to sell her stake in their French estate, Chateau Miraval. Since then, the former spouses have traded heated accusations in court, keeping the dispute at the forefront of their legal battles.

In August, the 49-year-old spoke out Hollywood Reporter About the valuable experience her sons gained during the production of Maria.

“Mad and Pax were in the business. They were assistant directors. They’ve done it a few times, and I think that’s good for them,” she explained. “Pax tends to take shots and is brought in, and (director) Pablo was great and recognized that he was good at that.”

Jolie also revealed why she decided to return to acting, explaining that her children’s increased independence gave her more flexibility.

“They’re getting a bit older, they’re becoming more independent,” Julie said. “I’m no longer needed, so I’m able to step away for different periods of time.” “And they are old enough to join me at work. It’s a new season in our lives. I’m so excited for them to become more and more every day.”

Most recently, Jolie was spotted on the set of her upcoming film “Stitches” in Paris. There, she was photographed filming scenes for the fashion drama in a wig shop and later in a hospital courtyard.

according to Daily MailShe was accompanied by her eldest son, Maddox, who joined the production team as third assistant director.

Maddox isn’t the only Jolie and Pitt sibling on set, as Zahara, 19, has been spotted on set, although her exact role remains unclear.

In an interview with CR Fashion BookJolie, who has a large collection of tattoos, revealed that some of her six children share the same tattoos with her.

When presenter Carine Roitfeld asked about her latest tattoo, Jolie explained: “I got ‘Stay Gold’ with my daughter Viv during our time with The Outsiders.” “It means a lot to us separately and together.”

The “Maleficent” actress also shared that some of her other children have matching tattoos.

“There is also a bird that I share with some of my children that is personal to us,” she noted. In June, Jolie debuted her bird tattoo at the Tony Awards in New York City.