Let’s talk about Angelina Jolie, one of the most iconic women in Hollywood. While many people might dread the aging process, Angelina has taken a completely different approach. At 42, she’s not just accepting getting older—she’s fully embracing it. In a heartfelt interview, she opened up about how looking in the mirror now brings her joy rather than worry. “I look in the mirror and see that I look like my mother, and it warms my heart,” she revealed. “I also see myself aging, and I love it because it means I’m alive—I’m living and getting older.” That’s some serious perspective right there.
Of course, Angelina isn’t blind to the little things that come with aging. She admitted there are aspects she doesn’t adore, like random dark spots from pregnancies. But here’s the thing: she doesn’t let those imperfections overshadow the bigger picture. “I see my flaws, sure,” she told InStyle. “But what I see that I truly love isn’t about structure or appearance. It’s deeper than that. I see my family in my face. I see my age, and it reminds me of all the life I’ve lived.” Powerful stuff, right?
A Glimpse Into Angelina’s Life
On the left, we have Marcheline, and on the right, Angelina. Notice the resemblance?
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Embracing Her Mother’s Legacy
Angelina’s late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, passed away tragically from ovarian cancer at just 56 years old. But Angelina sees her mom’s spirit living on in her every day. As she grows older, she notices more and more how much she looks like her mother—a bittersweet reminder of the woman who shaped her life. And it’s not just about looks. Angelina also follows in her mother’s footsteps when it comes to embracing natural beauty. “My mom hardly ever wore makeup,” she shared. “Even Zahara, one of my daughters, went through a phase of experimenting with makeup, but she’s returned to being pretty natural. One night, she asked if I had any makeup for her and her friend. I handed over my boring little kit—just one red lipstick, black eyeliner, and mascara.”
A Life-Saving Decision
In 2013, Angelina made a brave choice that changed her life forever. After discovering she carried a defective BRCA1 gene, which put her at an 87% risk of developing breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer, she decided to undergo a preventative double mastectomy. Both cancers had taken her mother’s life, so this was a deeply personal and difficult decision. In a New York Times op-ed, she wrote, “I wanted to share this story to let other women know that choosing a mastectomy wasn’t easy, but it’s a decision I’m incredibly glad I made. My risk of developing breast cancer has now dropped from 87% to under 5%. I can tell my children they don’t have to fear losing me to breast cancer.” That’s some serious strength right there.
