Fans went wild for Angelina Jolie as she graced the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival today. The actress turned heads with her stunning presence, but it was her words during a press conference that caught the most attention. While discussing her latest role as legendary opera singer Maria Callas, Jolie seemed to subtly reference her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. She spoke about the emotional depth of her character, saying, “When you’ve felt a certain level of despair, of pain, of love, there are only certain sounds that can match that feeling.” Many interpreted this as a veiled comment on the complexities of her past relationship with Pitt.

Jolie’s ex is also in Venice for the festival, which led to speculation about a potential awkward encounter. To avoid a run-in between the former couple, festival organizers have carefully arranged Jolie’s schedule. She is expected to leave Italy immediately after the red carpet event to head to the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado. Pitt is set to arrive in Venice in two days, where he will join George Clooney on the carpet for their new film Wolves.

Amid the drama surrounding her red carpet appearance, one of the most talked-about aspects of Jolie’s role is her vocal performance. She revealed that she underwent nearly seven months of vocal training to portray Callas authentically. While she will be singing in the movie, her voice will be blended with recordings of the legendary singer. Jolie shared her nerves about singing for the first time, recalling, “I remember being so nervous. My sons were there, and they helped to block the door so nobody else could come in, and I was shaky, I was frightened.”

Her emotional performance was met with a standing ovation lasting ten minutes, and it was clear the audience was deeply moved. Jolie wiped away tears as she expressed her gratitude for the positive response to her portrayal of Callas. She admitted that she felt a deep responsibility to honor the opera singer’s legacy, saying, “If there’s a response to the work, I’m very grateful. I didn’t want to do a disservice to this woman.”

As her performance gains attention, many are speculating that it could potentially earn her another Oscar nomination. Whether or not that happens, Jolie’s commitment to the role and the emotional weight she brought to it has already made a significant impact.