Is Angelina Jolie Being Hindered by Her Ex-Husband?
Angelina Jolie has made her cinematic comeback with the biographical film Maria, earning high praise from critics and even receiving a Golden Globe 2025 nomination for Best Actress in a Drama.
Ignored by the SAG Awards
However, the actress was recently overlooked by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), failing to secure a nod in the Best Actress category. This omission sparked heated debate on social media, with many observers predicting that Jolie will struggle to make inroads at the Oscars this year—mostly due to her strained relationship with ex-husband Brad Pitt.
Post-Eternals Comeback
Maria marks Angelina Jolie’s return to the big screen after a three-year absence, following her appearance in Marvel’s superhero film Eternals (2021). It also closes out a trilogy of biographical works by director Pablo Larraín, succeeding Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021).
In this project, Jolie takes on the iconic role of Maria Callas, widely regarded as one of the greatest opera singers in history.
Impact on the Oscar Race
Jolie’s omission from the SAG nominations could significantly affect her Oscar prospects. The SAG Awards, voted on by actors, are often considered a key indicator of who will receive nominations and even victories at the Academy Awards, particularly for acting categories.
The Brad Pitt Factor
On Reddit, many fans openly suggest that Jolie’s biggest hurdle this season isn’t her competitors, but rather her ex-husband Brad Pitt.
“He has numerous connections in Hollywood and is a two-time Oscar winner,” one comment reads.
Brad Pitt won Best Supporting Actor at the 2020 Oscars for his performance in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) by Quentin Tarantino, and had previously earned his first Oscar as a producer of 12 Years a Slave (2013).
“It’s tough to win when the people casting votes for you are also those who backed your ex-husband,” another commenter points out.
Other Overlooked Contenders
Angelina Jolie isn’t the only name snubbed by SAG this season. Other notable omissions include Fernanda Torres and Nicole Kidman, which boosts Demi Moore’s chances, especially after she won the Golden Globe 2025 for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.
Fans Remain Hopeful
Despite the setback, Jolie’s supporters continue to root for her. They cite the example of Kristen Stewart, who was also ignored by SAG and missed out on a Golden Globe but still managed to secure an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer.
Moreover, both Kristen Stewart and Angelina Jolie starred in films directed by Pablo Larraín, who is known for crafting stories that celebrate strong leading women.
