Will Angelina Jolie quit acting to pursue her passion for directing?

Sarah Burbank

Angelina Jolie at The 23rd Annual Producers Guild Awards. (Beverly Hills, CA)

Its no secret that Angelina Jolie is a multi-talented woman. With her recent directorial debut of In the Land of Blood and Honey, which was honored with the Stanley Kramer Award, fans cant help but wonder, will Jolie give up acting to pursue her passion in directing?

Jolie answered just that question while attending the Producers Guild Awards with partner Brad Pitt. Jolie informs, I still love acting; if I can find those roles that matter. But if I don't, it's nice to be able to shine the spotlight on another actress your think is extremely talented and give her the spotlight."

Karen Sharpe Kramer, widow of Stanley Kramer, said that it was a hands down vote for Jolies film. In the Land of Blood and Honey focuses on socially conscious filmmaking to which Kramer comments, I think women are better directors of violence for film. Genocide continues throughout the world, and if a film like this can keep being seen, we can help bring an end to the violence."

Jolie has mentioned that she would forgo acting if she could continue directing films that matter to her. "I would love to not be in front of camera. It's nice to shine a spotlight on another actor."

However, fans need to worry just yet. Jolie is set to play an evil villain, who is Sleeping Beauty's nemesis in the fairytale thriller, Maleficent. Jolie comments that the role is neat for my kids. When E! Online asked how evil this villain will be, Jolie notes, She has horns.


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