Angelina Jolie: The Unbelievable Hollywood Comeback You Never Saw Coming!

Back in the day, when Jolie snagged her first Oscar for "Girl, Interrupted" in 2000, she was the epitome of Hollywood's bad girl – making out with her brother, sporting a vial of Billy Bob Thornton's blood, you name it. Fast forward to now, and she's transformed into this sophisticated, classy actress and filmmaker, leaving everyone spellbound. Oh, and did we mention she's the face of a swanky Tom Ford campaign now? Talk about a glow-up!

The buzz around Jolie is reaching fever pitch once again with "Maria." The movie received a standing ovation that lasted longer than your average Netflix binge session at Venice. Variety even went as far as saying it's the first time in ages that Jolie has found a role truly worthy of her immense talent. Take that, Hollywood!

Meanwhile, her ex-hubby Brad Pitt made a grand entrance at the festival with his buddy George Clooney, but their comedy "Wolfs" didn't quite hit the mark. Cue the shorter ovation. Ouch!

Jolie didn't just wake up one day and decide to slay the silver screen. Nope, she put in the work – seven grueling months of training for "Maria," including intense vocal lessons. Rumor has it she got so good that her voice was blended with Callas' in the film. Talk about dedication!

Now, some critics out there might be throwing shade, saying Jolie was lip-synching. But hold up, director Pablo Larrain sets the record straight – it's a fusion of Jolie's and Callas' voices, especially during the scenes where Callas' voice was on the fragile side. So, haters, take a seat!

When Jolie spilled the tea in Venice, she admitted to being "terribly nervous" about belting out opera tunes. Imagine her horror when she had to perform at La Scala, the iconic opera house in Milan, in front of a packed house. The nerves were real, folks!

But "Maria" is just the tip of the iceberg in Jolie's epic comeback saga. This year has been nothing short of a renaissance for her. From launching her fashion venture, Atelier Jolie, to snagging her first Tony award as a producer for Broadway's "The Outsiders," she's been on fire!

And guess what? Jolie isn't stopping there. Her latest directorial masterpiece, "Without Blood," is set to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. She even wrote the script for this war drama, starring the fabulous Salma Hayek, who couldn't stop gushing about Jolie's directorial prowess. Bow down to the queen!

Let's not forget her dynamic duo – her sons Maddox and Pax, who've been her right-hand men on set since "First They Killed My Father" in Cambodia. These boys are the real MVPs, working behind the scenes on both "Maria" and "Without Blood." Talk about a family affair!

According to Jolie, working with her sons was a breeze. They even lent a helping hand during her tough times on the set of "Maria." When the going got tough, they were there with a hug or a cup of tea. Now, that's what you call a support system!

Jolie's personal life has been a rollercoaster ride, especially post her split with Pitt. The legal drama, the custody battles – it's been a wild ride. But hey, she's holding her own. While Pitt paraded his girlfriend around Venice, Jolie has kept her love life under wraps. Who needs the drama, right?

As for the ongoing feud with Pitt, it's like a never-ending soap opera. From the French chateau tussle to the custody negotiations, it's a messy affair. But hey, at least Jolie's youngest twins are the only ones left in the battleground. The drama never stops!

Some folks out there might be quick to point fingers at Jolie for the whole shebang. Accusations flying left and right, blame games galore. But hey, let's not forget – no charges were ever brought against Pitt despite the FBI investigation. Plot twist!

Now, the big question remains – is Jolie still Hollywood's golden girl? Well, opinions are divided. Some say she's a nutcase, others hail her as a talent powerhouse. The jury's still out, folks!

But one thing's for sure – Jolie's on fire, and ain't nobody gonna dull her sparkle. So, here's to the queen of comebacks, the diva of determination, and the icon of resilience – Angelina Jolie, take a bow!