Angelina Jolie’s Maria shines at the Oscars, why is her decades-old feud with Jennifer Aniston back in the spotlight?
Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie share a complicated history, largely stemming from their connections to their common ex-husband, actor Brad Pitt. While the Friends star has reconciled with Pitt and has maintained a cordial and drama-free relationship, her strained ties with Jolie remain unresolved. Now, the long-standing tensions between the actresses have appeared to have flared up once again as Jolie’s Oscar-worthy performance in Maria garners widespread acclaim.
Recently, Angelina Jolie starred in Pablo Larraín’s biographical film Maira, which is about opera singer Maria Callas. It premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Jolie trained in opera singing to portray the tragic prima donna, capturing her final days in Paris as she fought to revive her career. Now, as per The News, with Jolie now positioned as a leading contender for the Academy Awards for her role in Maria, Aniston is reportedly finding it difficult to rally behind her success.
The Murder Mystery star’s frustrations have reportedly intensified as Jolie’s career triumphs bring their past rivalry back into the spotlight. However, Jolie has not addressed the renewed buzz, although reports suggest it has reignited public interest in their long-standing feud.
Past feud
The tension between Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie dates back to 2004 when sparks reportedly flew between Jolie and Brad Pitt on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. At the time, Pitt was still married to Aniston, and their subsequent divorce in 2005 marked the beginning of a highly publicized feud that has captivated fans and tabloids for nearly 20 years.
Pitt and Jolie eventually married in 2014, but their relationship ended in a contentious divorce just two years later. Their split has been marred by ongoing legal disputes, particularly over the custody of their six children—three biological and three adopted. Although they were declared legally single in 2019, the bitter divorce continues to make headlines.
Work front
Jennifer Aniston was last seen in Murder Mystery 2 opposite Adam Sandler. Upon its release on Netflix on March 31, 2023, it reached the OTT’s top 10 in over 90 countries. Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie will be seen in Maria, which will hit the USA theatres on November 27. She was last seen in the film, Eternals.