Angelina Jolie recently opened up about her health struggles when married to Brad Pitt.
Angelina opens up
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In 2016, Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences.
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The news shocked the world as fans struggled to come to terms with the end of what seemed like a picture-perfect romance.
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Shortly after the announcement, reports emerged about an alleged altercation between Pitt and one of their sons during a private flight.
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This incident led to investigations by both the FBI and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, though Pitt was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.
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The feud continued into their divorce proceedings, with Jolie seeking sole custody of their six children and Pitt fighting for joint custody.
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The battle was marked by accusations from both sides, adding fuel to the ongoing feud.
More drama between them
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In 2018, Jolie claimed that Pitt had not been paying “meaningful child support,” a claim that Pitt’s team rejected, stating that he had contributed more than $9 million since their separation.
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The timeline of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s feud took another turn in March 2021 when Jolie filed documents alleging domestic violence during their marriage.
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This move added a new layer to an already complex situation, deepening the rift between them.
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Despite these tumultuous times, both Jolie and Pitt have maintained that their primary concern is the wellbeing of their children.
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The actress has now courageously shared her experience with Bell’s Palsy, a condition that leads to temporary facial paralysis, and interestingly attributed it to the emotional turmoil she experienced due to her marriage with Brad Pitt falling apart.
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As fans of the power couple will remember, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, often referred to as “Brangelina,” were considered one of Hollywood’s most glamorous couples.
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Their love story was followed by millions across the globe, and their eventual split is still hard to comprehend.
Overcoming her health struggle
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Jolie’s revelations about her health struggles during this tumultuous time are quite shocking.
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Bell’s Palsy is a condition that causes sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.
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Health professionals say it can occur when the facial nerve, which carries signals from the brain to the muscles of the face, becomes inflamed.
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While it’s not definitively known what causes Bell’s Palsy, stress is often cited as a potential contributing factor.
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Jolie, in her candid conversation with the Wall Street Journal, confided that her Bell’s Palsy diagnosis came at a time when her relationship with Pitt was deteriorating.
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“My body reacts very strongly to stress,” she shared. “My blood sugar goes up and down.”
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“I suddenly had Bell’s palsy six months before my divorce.”
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She bravely divulged how the intense emotional stress she was under may have contributed to the onset of her medical condition.
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The mom of six believes that the emotional toll of her crumbling marriage might have been a significant stress factor that triggered the Bell’s Palsy.
Saying goodbye to Hollywood
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She further talked about plans to leave Hollywood soon and relocate to Cambodia.
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“Because I grew up around Hollywood, I was never very impressed with it,” she continued.
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“I never bought into it as significant or important.”
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“Of all the places in the world, Hollywood is not a healthy place. So you seek authenticity.”
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However, Jolie has proven time and again that she is not just a Hollywood star but also a resilient woman.
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Despite her diagnosis and rocky personal life, she continued her humanitarian work and raised her six children.
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Jolie’s revelation about her battle with Bell’s Palsy and her belief about its connection with her failing marriage to Brad Pitt brings to light the intricate link between emotional well-being and physical health.