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Love is a battlefield, as Pat Benatar famously sang, and few know this better than Hollywood’s iconic couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Their relationship, full of twists and turns, has enchanted the public for years, especially considering its rocky start. The scandal surrounding their romance erupted while Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston, sparking a media frenzy that only intensified as the couple navigated life together both on and off the screen.
For over a decade, Brad and Angelina—affectionately dubbed ‘Brangelina’ by fans and the media—appeared to be an unbreakable pair. But they ultimately parted ways.
Since their breakup, a wealth of stories has surfaced about their life together, revealing the complexities of their relationship. Jolie once candidly discussed her decision to collaborate with Pitt on their filmBy the Sea, expressing her hope that the project would help strengthen their bond.
Angelina Jolie’s Heartfelt Attempt to Mend a Troubled Relationship
Released in 2015, Angelina Jolie’sfilmBy the Seawas more than just a project; it was a heartfelt endeavor aimed at salvaging her marriage withBrad Pitt. Yet, the very film that explored the complexities of love mirrored their own struggles in unexpected ways.
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In an insightful podcast interview withThe Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter,Jolie shared her intention behind makingBy the Sea, stating:
We had met working together and we worked together well. I wanted us to do some serious work together…I thought it would be a good way for us to communicate.
Directed by theGiaactress, the film features Pitt and Jolie as a troubled American couple, each grappling with their own emotional baggage. While the movie’s narrative centers on the characters’ struggles to reconnect, it’s clear that the real-life pressures of their relationship influenced the storytelling.
Jolie reflected on the atmosphere during filming, revealing:
There was a heaviness probably during that situation that carried on and it wasn’t because of the film.
The film portrays Pitt’s character as a writer grappling with intimacy issues, while Jolie’s character is ensnared in her own emotional turmoil. Their voyeuristic fascination with a younger couple next door brings temporary relief, yet ultimately leads to further complications.
Throughout their 12-year relationship, the couple, affectionately dubbed ‘Brangelina’, was celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most glamorous duos (seeLA Times). Their family grew to include six children, three of whom were adopted.
Angelina Jolie onBy the Sea’s Reception
ThoughBy the Seaended with both couples mending their relationship, the reality forAngelina Jolieand Brad Pitt was starkly different. In the same chat with The Hollywood Reporter’sAwards Chatter,the actress, 49, acknowledged her own struggles while writing the script, noting
My life has been… I’ve had many, many extraordinary very fortunate things happen and it’s also been many things over the years that had been challenging. So that wasn’t a particular time when I wrote it…I had my mastectomy right before I had Unbroken.
Reflecting on her personal journey through health scares and family losses, she explained that these experiences shaped the narrative she crafted.
Despite the film’s mixed reviews and dismalbox office performance, Jolie expressed no regrets.“A piece of art can be something that’s healing or something that’s difficult,”she remarked, emphasizing that the process allowed for meaningful communication between her and Pitt.
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Jolie emphasized that art can serve different purposes—sometimes, it can heal, and other times, it can be challenging. She also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to explore complex emotions with Pitt through the filmmaking process. The mother of six further added:
Whatever it was maybe it didn’t solve certain things, but we did communicate something that needed to be communicated to each other.
Even though the film didn’t resolve their issues, it allowed them to communicate important feelings that needed to be addressed. In essence, she saw value in the creative journey, regardless of the outcome in their personal lives.
By the Seacan be rented on Apple TV.
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With over 3,300 articles carved into the digital walls of FandomWire, Siddhika Prajapati excels at creating, curating, and elevating engaging stories. She takes pride in giving these stories a home and, of course, she’s got a Google Knowledge Panel to prove it!Whether it’s reviewing the latest drop on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Apple TV+, or analyzing the cultural echoes of a streaming hit on Paramount+ or Max, Siddhika is always writing three steps ahead of the discourse.
