This awards season, Laverne Cox has a movie on his mind.
“The movie I’m obsessed with right now is Maria with the participation Angelina Jolie“, Cox, 52, reveals exclusively in her what I’m obsessed with feature in The latest issue of Us Weeklyon newspapers now. “I’m an opera girl. I love opera. I love Maria Callas. I love Angelina Jolie. I love that she did her own singing. Brilliant. “
Mariadirected by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knightis a biography focusing on the legendary opera singer Maria Callas – specifically, the seven days before her death in 1977, as she reflects on her life and career.
The film premieres at the Venice International Film Festival in August 2024. and hit Netflix in December 2024. While Jolie, 49, was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance, she was ultimately, she was ultimately, she was ultimately, she was ultimately, she was ultimately account, she was after all, she is baffled Oscar nomination.
Angelina Jolie’s sons saw a whole new side of her as she worked as production assistants on her new film Maria. “They’ve seen me go through a lot, but I haven’t been tested to express a lot of the pain that usually a parent hides from a child,” Jolie, 49, told BBC News about the 23-year-old ( …)
Still, Cox is right: Jolie did all her singing for the film. Her vocal coach, Eric Glass, talk to USA for her training last year.
Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria.
Pablo Larraín/Netflix“Angelina never sang at all, she even avoided singing ‘Happy Birthday’ in a band initially (which) made it feel like a daunting task,” he said of Jolie’s journey, which involved working together for more than two hours at a time time, several times a week for seven months. “She’s a force of nature in the best way and throws herself fully into whatever she wants to achieve, so I had no doubt at all that she would be able to pull it off.” She had also developed a great love of opera and a deep respect for Maria Callas, and so I think that helped lead to her dedication to getting better. “
Keep scrolling for more of Cox’s latest obsessions, including the album she has on repeat:
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Angelina Jolie was as elegant as ever at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Jolie, 49, stepped out in a stylish dress while attending a photocon for her upcoming film, Maria, on Wednesday (August 28). Her Saint Laurent gown featured a scoop neck, sleeveless design, fitted skirt and off-the-shoulder (…)
Brene Brown
“(The book I’m obsessed with is) Very daring (How the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, birth and lead) from Brene Brown”The Clean slates star said USA. “I mean, really anything by Brené Brown. Her work on shame and vulnerability changed my life and I think it’s what we all need right now. “
“The Laverne Cox Show”
When you’re a successful multi-hyphenate like Cox, you can’t be afraid of a little self-promotion.
“‘The Laverne Cox Show’ is available wherever you get your podcasts,” she told USA From the podcast she’s currently obsessed with.
“Renaissance”
“Who listens to albums anymore?” Cox joked, before going on to admit, “I do!”
As for the album she’s obsessed with – there’s a clear winner: “Renaissance from Beyonceshe said. “Because it’s Beyoncé. Oh my god. That’s all. “
“Ozark”
Cox is no stranger to processing fava beans.
“I just checked myself Ozark“, she said of her current favorite. “Obsessed!”
With reporting by Lexi Carson
