<p id=”par-1_60″><a href=”https://cheatsheet.com/tag/angelina-jolie”>Angelina Jolie</a> has evolved into a sophisticated movie star known for her elegant looks and occasional public appearances. When the 49-year-old does step into the spotlight, it’s often with her children in tow. However, the <em>Maleficent</em> star enjoyed a solo evening out on Saturday night at the 2024 AFI Fest, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/angelina-jolie-met-akalas-friends-family-amid-reports-2-night-hotel-stay.html/”>stepping out of her comfort zone</a> in a new way.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-angelina-jolie-loosens-up-with-fun-beachy-hair”>Angelina Jolie loosens up with fun, beachy hair</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-AFI-Fest-Maria-Angelina-Jolie.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing red lipstick and a curly hairstyle, Angelina Jolie smiles broadly at the ‘Maria’ screening at AFI Fest” class=”wp-image-3732826″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Angelina Jolie at the 2024 AFI Fest on October 26, 2024 in Hollywood | Steve Granitz/FilmMagic</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-2_74″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/angelina-jolie-shows-off-extensive-back-tattoos-1st-time-years.html/”>Jolie recently let her hair down</a> for the premiere of <em>Maria</em> at AFI Fest. The <em>Eternals</em> star enlisted the same celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora who styled her retro ‘70s disco curls for the September cover of <em>CR Fashion Book</em>. Many fans found her voluminous zig-zag curls uncharacteristic of Jolie, as many <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/crfashionbook/p/DAI19vXOZ3f/?img_index=1″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram</a> followers commented “stunning.” One said it best, “Wow. She looks amazing. So happy to see her out there doing what she loves.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Angelina-Jolie-curly-hair-2024.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing red lipstick and a curly hairstyle, Angelina Jolie smiles broadly at the ‘Maria’ screening at AFI Fest” class=”wp-image-3732825″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Angelina Jolie at the AFI Fest premiere of ‘Maria’ at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 26, 2024 in Hollywoo. | Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-3_66″> While <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/angelina-jolie-channels-1999-with-new-stunning-blond-look-see-photos.html/”>Jolie’s recent looks</a> have showcased poufier, more carefree hairstyles, this latest take was refreshingly different. Unlike the high-fashion waves of her editorial shoot, this style exuded a laid-back, beachy vibe with a deep side part and brushed-out curls. The <em>Mr. and Mrs. Smith</em> star certainly trusts Campora, who also styles the locks of Selena Gomez, Jennifer Connelly, Kate Winslet, Elizabeth Olsen, and Jessica Chastain.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-3″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Angelina-Jolie-2024-AFI-Fest-Maria.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing red lipstick and a curly hairstyle, Angelina Jolie smiles broadly at the ‘Maria’ screening at AFI Fest” class=”wp-image-3732828″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Angelina Jolie at the 2024 AFI Fest’s ‘Maria’ premiere | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-4_44″>Jolie paired her curly hairstyle with a gold high-neck slip gown, classic pumps, a black shawl, and matching gold earrings and bracelet. Makeup artist Raoul Alejandre gave the Oscar winner his signature look: a neutral eyeshadow, soft cat eye, and bold red lip. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-angelina-jolie-enters-a-new-era”>Angelina Jolie enters a new era</h2>
<p id=”par-5_47″>Perhaps Jolie is relaxing into a reinvigorated identity after several tumultuous years battling <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/angelina-jolie-revealed-1-thing-couldnt-talk-brad-pitt-dinner-table.html/”>her ex-husband Brad Pitt</a> in court. The <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/angelina-jolie-shared-exhausting-acting-coach-daughter.html/”>mother of six</a> certainly got out of her comfort zone for <em>Maria</em>. The psychological drama reimagines the famed Greek-American soprano’s final days before she died in 1977.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-4″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Angelina-Jolie-curly-hair-now.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Wearing red lipstick and a curly hairstyle, Angelina Jolie answers a question during the Q&A at the ‘Maria’ screening at AFI Fest” class=”wp-image-3732824″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Angelina Jolie speaks onstage during AFI FEST 2024 | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-6_80″>As Jolie portrayed the <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/angelina-jolies-revealed-latest-movie-maria-changed.html/”>real-life 20th-century opera singer, Maria Callas</a>, director Pablo Larraín asked a lot of her. Jolie explained to <a href=”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/angelina-jolie-maria-callas-terrified-voice-1236046251/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>The Hollywood Reporter</a>, “I think when I was asked if I could sing, I thought, one, sing like an actor — I’ll sing as much as I can, I’ll do my best — not understanding what it is to sing opera.” She went on to call the preparation for <em>Maria</em> “a really emotional and very special and terrifying journey.”</p>
<p id=”par-7_34″>The multihypenate called being “terrified again as an artist” a “gift.” She further explained that it’s “because you get scared and have to do something you’re not sure you can do, and surprise yourself.”</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-5″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MixCollage-28-Oct-2024-12-52-PM-3573-min.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Three photos of Angelina with curly hair over the years” class=”wp-image-3732827″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Angelina Jolie poses in 1991, 1999, and 2001 | Harry Langdon/Getty Images; Gene Shaw/Getty Images; SGranitz/WireImage</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-8_61″>Jolie has certainly gotten out of her comfort zone, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, many times in her life. The veteran actor’s transformation over the years has endeared many fans to her. Looking at Jolie’s hair evolution alone shows a woman who’s uniquely pushed boundaries. It’s heartwarming to see her loosen up and smile freely again as she did at AFI Fest.</p>