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Angelina Jolie Hits High Notes—and Emotions—in Maria Callas Biopic!

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Discover how Angelina Jolie conquered her fears to channel the legendary opera diva Maria Callas in a new biopic that has everyone buzzing! 🎤✨

Angelina Jolie is making a triumphant return to the silver screen, and this time she’s doing it in style as she embodies the legendary opera singer Maria Callas in the biopic simply titled ‘Maria’. After almost a seven-month vocal training spree, Jolie has left no stone unturned to ensure her portrayal of the troubled diva resonates with audiences. Even more impressive, she has revealed how her sons played a vital role in helping her banish any nervousness, proving that even Hollywood icons need a little family support sometimes!

‘Maria’ had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where Jolie couldn’t hold back her tears, and why would she? This film, directed by the talented Pablo Larrain, is already stirring Oscar buzz—and what swirls more than a good dose of potential golden statuettes? Critics have had mixed feelings about the film, but the focus on Jolie's powerful performance as Callas has garnered attention and made waves across social media.

What’s more? In a delightful homage to her character, Jolie donned famous pieces from Maria Callas’s personal jewelry collection during the film events, adding a touch of authenticity that fans couldn’t help but gush over. Talk about channeling one's inner diva! Attendees of the festival were mesmerized, and each piece complimented her iconic portrayal, making it a red-carpet moment to remember.

Despite the mixed reviews about the overall film, Jolie has undoubtedly hit the right notes with both her operatic training and emotional depth in character. It’s not every day that an actress stretches her abilities like this; it’s a captivating blend of art, family, and history, perfectly harmonizing in a cinematic journey.

In the glamorous world of opera, Maria Callas not only revolutionized the genre with her exquisite voice but also became a figure synonymous with passion, drama, and heartbreak—an icon of the 20th century. Similarly, Angelina Jolie aims to resurrect Callas’s story with all its beauty and complexity, proving that whether on the silver screen or in the concert hall, the show must go on! As audiences await the official release, one can only imagine the impact this will have not only on Jolie's career but on the legacy of Maria Callas as well and perhaps inspire more artists to recognize the power of persistence and emotional honesty in their own vocations.

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Does Angelina Jolie sing in the Maria Callas biopic? Actress reveals ... (Classic FM)

Jolie trained for “almost seven months” to give a convincing performance as opera diva Maria Callas.

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Angelina Jolie Opens Up About 'Maria,' Her Operatic Life and Her ... (Hollywood Reporter)

After a long hiatus from Hollywood, Angelina Jolie talks her return starring as opera diva Maria Callas and helming the 'Without Blood' drama.

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Angelina Jolie's Oscar-tipped opera film Maria gets mixed reviews (BBC News)

The actress plays troubled opera singer Maria Callas in Maria, which has had its premiere in Venice.

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Pablo Larrain's 'Maria' Sells to Key International Territories (Variety)

FilmNation has sold key international territories on Pablo Larrain's 'Maria,' starring Angelina Jolie.

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Angelina Jolie reveals she was nervous to sing for Maria Callas role (Today.com)

Angelina Jolie is revealing how "shaky" she felt preparing to sing as opera singer, Maria Callas for a new biopic — and how her sons helped her overcome her ...

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Angelina Jolie in tears at Maria premiere as biopic tipped for Oscars ... (Yahoo Movies UK)

The Maria Callas biopic had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, and has already generated Oscars buzz for the actor.

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Angelina Jolie channels Maria Callas with the opera star's actual ... (Geo News)

Angelina Jolie turned heads at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.Jolie attended the festival for the premiere of Maria, a biopic in which she ...

Angelina Jolie Wears Maria Callas' Jewelry in Maria and on Red ... (Us Weekly)

Angelina Jolie opened up about getting to borrow pieces from Maria Callas' jewelry collection on Thursday, August 29.

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Angelina Jolie Stars as Maria Callas in New Pablo Larraín Biopic ... (The Violin Channel)

"Maria" recently had its debut at the Venice Film Festival, and the rights have been acquired by Netflix.

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Does Angelina Jolie Do Her Own Opera Singing in 'Maria'? (Vulture)

Angelina Jolie has played an assassin, a hacker, a sexy fish, but she says that learning how to sing opera for Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' was the 'hardest ...

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Angelina Jolie gives Maria Callas a final round of applause in Venice (EL PAÍS in English)

The film festival celebrates the actress' most important and accomplished role in years, in a remarkable portrait of the opera diva's end as filmed by Pablo ...

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