Overview

• Angelina Jolie revealed in a W Magazine interview that she initially pursued acting to fulfill her late mother Marcheline Bertrand’s dream of becoming an actress.
• Bertrand, who passed away in 2007 from ovarian cancer, was a stay-at-home mom who encouraged Jolie’s career while managing her early acting endeavors.
• Jolie admitted that acting became more difficult for her after her mother’s death, as she realized how much of her career had been motivated by making Bertrand happy.
• Now a mother of six, Jolie emphasizes the importance of allowing her children to find their own passions rather than following in her footsteps.
• Jolie expressed her belief that living without passion or taking risks is more dangerous than failure, a mindset she encourages her children to embrace.