Later this month, we can expect to see Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning appearing together in the movie Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. However, on Friday – International Day of the Girl – they took time out of their busy schedules to visit Mulberry School for Girls in London. The two actresses looked stunning in stylish cream dresses and spoke to the students about several important topics. They discussed the significance of having diverse female roles in movies and television shows, the negative impact that social media can have on young people, and how every girl should have the opportunity to receive an education.
Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning made an appearance at the Mulberry School for Girls in London on International Day of the Girl. The actresses took part in a meet and greet with ten students, answering their questions and providing inspiration. Angelina sported a kimono-wrap dress with a gorilla print and encouraged the young girls to embrace the messiness of the journey towards success. Elle wore a ruffled cream dress and stressed the importance of having a strong support system. She advised the students to find their tribe and surround themselves with people who uplift them.
How chic! Angelina appeared at ease in a kimono-style wrap dress with a gorilla pattern, while Elle shone in a cream-colored dress with ruffles.
During their conversation, the celebrities highlighted the significance of having varied female characters in movies and television shows. They also touched upon the negative impact social media can have on young individuals, particularly with regards to societal expectations and image pressures. Lastly, they emphasized the fundamental right of every girl to receive an education.
During a Q&A session, a student raised a question about the responsibility of women on social media. In response, Fanning advised the girls to keep in mind that what is displayed on social media is often just a superficial representation of someone’s life. She called it a “plastic facade” and emphasized the importance of being mindful of this in order to be responsible on social media.
During a Q&A session, one student inquired about how women can be safe and responsible while using social media. Fanning emphasized the importance of remembering that social media only presents a superficial version of someone’s life and cautioned against comparing oneself to others. When asked what advice she would give her younger self, Jolie advised not to push oneself so hard that they forget to enjoy life and to hold onto the belief that they deserve happiness and freedom, eliminating any obstacles that prevent them from achieving those goals.
According to Jolie, it’s important to keep faith that you deserve joy and independence. If anything or anyone is hindering you from achieving it, it’s best to remove them from your life without any delay.
Angelina Jolie is set to reprise her role as the iconic villain Maleficent in the upcoming sequel, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, which is scheduled to release in the UK on October 18. For those who are new to Disney, Maleficent was the evil fairy in Sleeping Beauty, and Jolie first played her in a live-action film released in 2014. In the upcoming sequel, Maleficent will once again confront her maternal feelings towards Princess Aurora (played by Elle Fanning) while dealing with competition from Queen Ingrith (played by Michelle Pfeiffer), who causes a rift between Maleficent and Aurora when her son Prince Phillip proposes to the princess. Jolie has become a role model for young women, encouraging them to “find their tribe” on their paths to success.
For those who are new to Disney, it’s important to remember that Maleficent is the villainous fairy in Sleeping Beauty from 1959. In the 2014 live-action adaptation, Angelina Jolie portrayed this wicked character.
