Advertisement

Angelina Jolie shows her 'strong' side

Angelina Jolie with daughters Zara (R) and Shiloh (L) at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards on Sunday. Photo: Getty
Angelina Jolie with daughters Zara (R) and Shiloh (L) at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards on Sunday. Photo: Getty

Angelina Jolie with daughters Zahara (L) and Shiloh (R) at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards on Sunday. Photo: Getty

The 39-year-old actress, who recently penned an op-ed in The New York Times about her decision to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed, opened up about overcoming struggles in both her career and personal life.

PHOTOS: Celebrity cancer survivors

She told Elle on Wednesday: "I do believe in the old saying 'What does not kill you makes you stronger.’


"Our experiences, good and bad, make us who we are. By overcoming difficulties, we gain strength and maturity.”

The Maleficent actress went on to discuss directing her latest biopic Unbroken, which chronicles the life of former Olympian and WW II hero Louis Zamperini, and what his story taught her.

READ: Celebrities praise Angelina Jolie for being open about her surgeries

Angelina explained: "Like many of the greatest human stories, it is about the capacity of regular men and women to rise above adversity.

"It reminds us never to give up, and that having the spirit to fight is what really matters. It is powerful because it speaks to the potential inside all of us.”

PHOTOS: Hollywood's Longest Marriages

https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/new-idea/news/g/24336781/hollywoods-longest-marriages/#1

Speaking on her latest health scare and decision to undergo preventive surgery, the mum-of-six believes "knowledge is power”.

She said: "You can seek advice, learn about the options and make choices that are right for you."

Subscribe to New Idea and keep up-to-date with all your favourite celebrities, touching real-life stories, delicious recipes and more each week!

LATEST FROM NEW IDEA:

Sofia Vergara's baby fever

Richard Pratt's mistress: I'm a normal working mum

Prince George is heading to public school