“He was the reason I gave up singing” — Angelina Jolie

Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie has spilled the bean about the painful reason she walked away from singing—a talent she once pursued with passion.

The actress, known for her powerful performances on screen, shared that her decision to stop singing was heavily influenced by the brutal criticism of an ex-boyfriend, whose harsh words left a lasting impact on her self-esteem.

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In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Angelina Jolie reflected on how the negative remarks from her former partner not only discouraged her from singing but also led her to internalize his criticism as a harsh reality. Despite her training in theater school, where singing was a part of her curriculum, Jolie found herself doubting her abilities because of the toxic relationship.

“I don’t sing. I had somebody in my life who was not kind to me about singing. It was a relationship I was in. And so I just assumed I couldn’t really sing. I’d been to theatre school, so it was weird that it even had an effect on me. I just kind of adapted to this person’s opinion,” Jolie revealed, highlighting the deep psychological impact the relationship had on her.

Jolie’s revelation is particularly surprising considering the few instances where she did showcase her singing talent. Notably, in the 2004 animated film Shark Tale, Angelina Jolie lent her voice to the character Lola and performed the catchy tune “Car Wash” alongside Will Smith.

Additionally, she briefly sang a lullaby to her on-screen daughter in the 2011 movie Kung Fu Panda 2, where she voiced the character Tigress.

However, despite these moments, Jolie’s singing career never fully took off, and it’s now clear that her ex-boyfriend’s words played a significant role in silencing a part of her creative expression. The actress’s admission serves as a poignant reminder of the damaging effects of emotional abuse and the power of words in shaping one’s self-worth.