Angelina Jolie Reflects on Becoming an Actress to Fulfill Her Late Mother’s Dream

Jolie shares how her mother’s aspirations shaped her career and discusses her approach to parenting her six children.

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.