"It's probably not an accident that the films that I care about happen to be about issues that matter to me, stories that I want to tell. If you're going to spend two years of your life on something it has to matter to you, you have to be passionate about it."

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Source: Angelina Jolie admits working with Brad Pitt again after Mr & Mrs Smith was 'heavy' by Claire Rutter, www.mirror.co.uk. August 6, 2015.

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Angelina Jolie

Actress, Filmmaker, Humanitarian

Angelina Jolie is an acclaimed actress and humanitarian known for her impactful roles and dedication to global humanitarian efforts.

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