Angelina Jolie made a striking appearance at a Tom Ford fashion event in Shanghai, China, on Sunday, opting for elegant boudoir attire that captured attention. The 50-year-old Oscar-winning actress, serving as a brand ambassador, wore a white Tom Ford SS/26 silk robe and accentuated her look with Tom Ford Runway Lip Color in '16 Scarlet Rouge', priced at $62. On the red carpet, Jolie, whose last name is Voight, expressed her gratitude, stating, 'I'm so grateful to be here. I wish I had more time, and I look forward to returning.'
Fashion and Family Updates
For the fashion festivities, Jolie styled her newly blonde locks in a tousled manner, applied winged eyeliner, and defined her brows, showcasing her signature glamour. During the event, she posed with Tom Ford creative director Haider Ackermann, who was celebrating his 55th birthday. This appearance comes amid personal challenges for Jolie, as she recently mourned the loss of her uncle, Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind hits like 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning'. Taylor passed away on March 23 at age 86, three years after receiving treatment for throat cancer, as confirmed by his children Kris and Kelly Taylor via Facebook. He was the younger brother of Jolie's father, actor Jon Voight.
Professional Ventures and Film News
On the professional front, Deadline reported on March 4 that Vertical acquired the North American distribution rights to 'Couture', a fashion drama produced and starred in by Jolie, where she plays filmmaker Maxine Walker. The film, formerly known as 'Stitches', deals with breast cancer themes, which resonate personally with Jolie due to her preventative double mastectomy in 2013 and subsequent surgeries. Thus far, 'Couture' has earned $1.4 million globally and holds a 64 percent critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 22 reviews.
In the credits of 'Couture', Jolie's 24-year-old son is listed as Maddox Jolie, having dropped his father Brad Pitt's surname, and serving as assistant director. This follows past tensions, including a reported physical altercation between Maddox and Pitt aboard a private jet in 2016, though Pitt has since become sober. Jolie's youngest children, fraternal twins Knox and Vivienne, will turn 18 on July 12, becoming legal adults, with rumors suggesting Jolie may move out of the United States afterward.
Personal Statements and Legal Battles
At a September 21 press conference, Jolie shared her international perspective, saying, 'I love my country, but at this time, I don't recognize my country. I've always lived internationally, my family is international, my friends, my life… My worldview is equal, united, and international. Anything anywhere that divides or limits personal expressions and freedoms from anyone, I think, is very dangerous. These are such serious times that we have to be careful not to say things casually. These are very, very heavy times we are living in together.'
Jolie and Brad Pitt, who were married from 2014 to 2016 after meeting on the set of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' in 2004, are embroiled in a five-year legal dispute over their 1,200-acre winery, Château Miraval in France, valued at $164 million. Earlier this month, TMZ reported that Pitt requested an LA judge to compel Russian businessman Yuri Shefler, who owns half of Château Miraval, to give a remote deposition. A judge previously ordered Jolie to disclose 22 private conversations to Pitt's legal team, which she is appealing ahead of a 2027 trial.
Family Dynamics and Future Projects
The couple purchased the estate for $28.4 million in 2011, but Pitt sued Jolie in 2021 after she sold her stake to the Stoli Group without his approval, leading to a countersuit. Jolie initially offered to settle but withdrew due to issues with a non-disclosure agreement. Among their children, only Knox uses the surname 'Jolie-Pitt', while Vivienne, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh have dropped Pitt's surname.
Looking ahead, Jolie has several upcoming films, including Marc Forster's comedy 'Anxious People', Eva Sørhaug's gangster thriller 'Sunny', and Doug Liman's spy thriller 'The Initiative'. These projects highlight her continued involvement in the entertainment industry amidst personal and legal challenges.
