Angelina Jolie has revealed her tattoo in a new perfume campaign advertisement for Mon Guerlain fragrance by the French fashion house. The tattoo, which is located on her back, is said to symbolically connect her with her estranged husband, Brad Pitt, in a spiritual manner. The 42-year-old actress proudly flaunts her iconic inkings in the photoshoot, which was shot while she was taking a break from filming her movie First They Killed My Father in Cambodia in February 2016. The tattoo was created by Thai ex-monk Ajarn Noo Kanpai, whom Angelina had flown in for the occasion.
According to reports, Brad Pitt, who is currently 54 years old, has also received a tattoo on the left side of his stomach using the traditional Thai method. This tattoo is believed to symbolize the bond between him and Angelina Jolie as husband and wife. However, the couple announced their separation just seven months later in September 2016. Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie received three new mystical sak yant tattoos from the same Thai artist, which consist of script lines, geometric shapes, and animal patterns.
The artist decided to use a traditional approach and utilized steel rods that were fitted with a surgical steel needle. This method is known to be more precise but can also be more painful compared to using a tattoo gun. Brad also opted to get inked by Kanpai during his visit, who had previously tattooed a Buddhist symbol on his left stomach before their separation in September. Angelina looks absolutely gorgeous in her latest campaign where she is seen wearing a white sleeveless dress and crimson red lipstick, highlighting her iconic pout.
Angelina Jolie has been chosen as the face of a new Mon Guerlain fragrance by the French fashion house. The scent is said to celebrate modern femininity, taking inspiration from Jolie herself. Alongside the new fragrance campaign, Jolie also gave an interview to InStyle in which she spoke about seeing more and more similarities between herself and her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand, as she ages. “I look in the mirror and I see that I look like my mother, and that warms me,” she said. “I also see myself aging, and I love it because it means I’m alive – I’m living and getting older.”
Although I’m not fond of the dark spots on my skin from pregnancy, I still acknowledge my flaws. However, what I appreciate when I look at myself is not my appearance or facial structure. Instead, it’s the reflection of my family and age that I see. My past experiences have certainly transformed me, including my rebellious teenage phase where I dyed my hair with a Sharpie. Back then, I was more of a tomboy and a punk, and bleaching your hair was the norm. Unlike many girls, I didn’t play around much with makeup during my childhood days.
Presently, the speaker finds pleasure in observing her adopted daughter Zahara, aged 13, experiment with makeup along with her peers. She confesses to frequently buying beauty products for Zahara, who went through a phase of exploring various styles before settling on a more natural look. On one occasion, Zahara and her friend requested makeup for a dress-up session, and the speaker provided her own makeup collection. However, the speaker’s makeup kit is mundane, consisting of just one shade of red lipstick, black eyeliner, and mascara, which doesn’t suit her and her daughter’s brown skin tones. As a result, she has bought a backup makeup kit that can cater to any complexion.
The mother of six children discussed the challenges of social media and how it can influence an individual’s preferences. She expressed her desire for her children to learn how to be true to themselves, without being influenced by societal pressures. Her children are not very active on social media and she hopes they will have the time to develop their own tastes and interests before being influenced by others. The actress also shared a personal story about her mother, who would ask to see her soul when she was upset, as a way of encouraging her to express herself honestly. Angelina hopes to raise her children in a similar way, by encouraging them to find their true selves and express their inner thoughts and feelings. In a series of black-and-white photos, Angelina looked stunning in a sleeveless white outfit, showcasing her numerous tattoos and bold red lipstick.