Before Angelina Jolie became a major star, she experienced a difficult audition that could have ended her career before it started. During an audition with director John Frankenheimer, the interaction was tense and unproductive.
“He didn’t even care about me as an individual,” Jolie recalled, describing how Frankenheimer’s attitude made the audition a challenging experience.
Despite the lack of connection and support from the director, this infamous audition ultimately played a pivotal role in Jolie’s breakthrough. Her resilience in the face of this rough start led to her first-ever award, marking the beginning of her successful career.
This early, difficult audition taught Jolie important lessons about persistence and self-worth, paving the way for her future achievements.