Angelina Jolie Dazzles at the Maria Callas Biopic Premiere
Angelina Jolie Dazzles at the Maria Callas Biopic Premiere
Angelina Jolie captivated audiences by wearing Cartier jewelry at the premiere of the biopic Maria during the 81st Venice Film Festival. The film, directed by Pablo Larraín and starring Jolie as the iconic opera singer Maria Callas, received widespread acclaim.
Maria Callas: A Life of Passion Captured on Film
Set in the 1970s, Maria explores the final years of Callas’s life, portraying a woman who lived passionately through her voice, her life, and her artistic fervor. Jolie remarked:
“It was deeply moving to wear a piece of Cartier jewelry that Maria Callas herself owned and used. I chose to wear it during a pivotal scene where she is with her sister and faces painful truths. Using high-quality jewelry like this in the film added a special touch and perfectly suited Maria, a truly elegant woman.”
Costume Design and Iconic Jewelry by Cartier
To bring Maria Callas to life, Jolie collaborated closely with costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini on wardrobe choices that enhanced her performance. However, the glittering highlights that completed her transformation came from Cartier’s iconic jewelry pieces.
The Panthère Brooch: A Cartier Masterpiece
Throughout her lifetime, Maria Callas curated a stunning collection of gemstones. Among her most notable pieces was the Panthère brooch, crafted in 1971, featuring Cartier’s signature gold panther with emerald eyes perched atop a carved white chalcedony gemstone.
Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s Director of Image, Style, and Heritage, commented:
“Like many influential women of her era, Maria Callas chose Cartier to express her personality through jewelry. Reflecting on the connection between Callas and the Maison, I am reminded of a quote by Mexican actress María Félix: ‘Cartier has always been known as the jeweler of royalty—not just by blood, but by talent.’”
Rose Brooch: A Tribute to Timeless Elegance
Angelina Jolie also wore the Panthère brooch and a rose-shaped brooch, both reflecting Callas’s unique style. The rose brooch, intricately crafted from gold, platinum, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and rubies, features a remarkable mechanism that allows its petals to bloom and close—symbolizing the timeless elegance and sophistication of the legendary soprano.
