Angelina Jolie has rarely shied away from discussing the complicated relationship she shares with her father, Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight. But during an emotional appearance at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the Hollywood star revealed a particularly painful memory from her family’s past.
While accepting the Maltin Modern Master Award, Jolie reflected on her mother, actress Marcheline Bertrand, and the sacrifices she made while raising her children.
One story, involving the 1979 Academy Awards, offered a heartbreaking glimpse into the family’s history.
“My mother saw my father with another woman as he won the Oscar, and she was with her babies in an apartment,” Jolie recalled.
The memory has stayed with the actress for decades, shaping her understanding of family, motherhood, and the personal sacrifices that often remain invisible behind Hollywood’s glamour.
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