Stark Contrast in Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston’s Life After Brad Pitt Divorce is Heartbreaking Due to 1 Confession

Celebrated for their successful career and Hollywood stardom, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston, also have one notable common factor, the Hollywood star Brad Pitt as their ex-husband. The actor was in highly publicized relationships with both actresses, which unfortunately ended in divorce, each accompanied by its own set of controversies.

In the years following their separations from Pitt, the two actresses have led markedly different lives, particularly in terms of personal relationships and friendships within and beyond the industry. And this contrast becomes especially evident through the Maleficent star’s poignant revelation.

Angelina Jolie opened up about betrayal, loss, and the value of trusted friendships

When asked about who she feels are her close friends in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Angelina Jolie said, “I don’t really have those kinds of relationships.” Further reflecting on her lack of close and intimate relationships she stated,

Maybe it’s losing your parent young. Maybe it’s working. Maybe it’s being somebody who’s been betrayed a lot. I don’t have a lot of those warm, close relationships as much that I lean on.

However, she added, “But I have a few, and a few is enough,” as she named Loung Ung, the Cambodian American human rights activist and the subject of her 2017 film First They Killed My Father, as one of her “closest friends.”

Jolie also mentioned past disappointments when her “friends” failed to support her family in difficult times, comparing her situation to the opera singer, Maria Callas, whom she portrays in her new biographical psychological drama.

My mother was very close to me. I lost her. I’ve had a few friends over the years not be there for my family in their hour of need. I have a couple of people that I trust. What did Maria Callas die with? Two trusted people.

During the interview, the actress also shared that she loves “being with somebody” and “doing something that makes them happy.” However, when asked about her divorce from the Fight Club star, she firmly declined to comment.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who met initially while starring in Mr. and Mrs. Smith, married in 2014 and separated two years later in 2016 after Jolie filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. While the couple was declared single in 2019, their divorce remains unresolved, and they continue to face ongoing legal battles.

Jennifer Aniston has surrounded herself with a strong circle of friends

While Angelina Jolie has struggled to build and maintain close friendships in the years following her split from Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston has been surrounded by a strong support system throughout her career. Known for shows like FRIENDS, the actress is known to have an inner circle.

Famous for her role in FRIENDS, Jennifer Aniston boasts a close-knit inner circle that includes her co-stars from the iconic show and other notable names in the industry. She often expresses her deep bond with Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, as well as her fellow co-stars Adam Sandler and Reese Witherspoon.

One of her most enduring friendships is with Oscar-winner Sandra Bullock. Aniston reportedly hosted Bullock and other friends at her home just before Thanksgiving, further demonstrating their strong connection. The two have reportedly been by each other’s side in their difficult times.

Life & Style reported, “Sandra was a rock for Jen when she was going through her divorce from Justin Theroux.” And Aniston reportedly also “stepped up” after The Blind Side star lost her longtime partner Bryan Randell in 2023 following a long battle with ALS.

“A lot of people run away during hard times, but not these two,” the report stated commending their close bond. Following her split from Pitt in 2005, the Bruce Almighty actress found love again with Justin Theroux, marrying him in 2015. However, the marriage did not last long and the couple separated in 2018.

While she is not publicly known to be in a relationship currently, Aniston’s extensive network of friends continues to offer her companionship and support. In contrast to Jolie, who remains embroiled in conflict with Pitt, Aniston has also mended her relationship with her ex-husband.

The two share a friendly rapport, as Jennifer Aniston revealed in an interview with Howard Stern, saying, “Brad and I are buddies, we’re friends. And we speak and there’s no oddness at all,” as per People.

Pitt even attended Aniston’s 50th birthday celebration and the two delighted fans with their reunion at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards, as well as their virtual table read of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, which showcases a clear contrast in very different dynamics and lives of both Holie and Anistin in the years that followed after their split from Brad Pitt.

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