Actress Angelina Jolie faces professional disappointment after her highly anticipated Netflix biographical film Maria was overlooked in the 2025 Academy Award nominations. This marks a significant moment in Jolie’s career, as the film represented her first serious dramatic role in nearly two decades.
The biographical drama, directed by Pablo Larraín, portrays legendary opera singer Maria Callas. Jolie dedicated substantial effort to the role, learning operatic singing techniques and promoting the film more actively than she has in recent years.
Industry sources close to Jolie described her reaction as deeply emotional. “She is absolutely devastated by the snub,” said one insider, highlighting the personal investment the actress made in the project.
Jolie’s Oscar history includes a Best Supporting Actress win for Girl, Interrupted in 2000 and a Best Actress nomination for Changeling in 2008. However, her recent career has focused more on action and fantasy films, which rarely receive serious awards consideration.
Some speculative commentary suggests the nomination’s absence might relate to Jolie’s high-profile divorce from Brad Pitt. One unnamed source controversially implied potential industry bias, stating, “This just shows that Hollywood is Team Brad.”
The film received mixed critical reviews, earning a 74% rating—the lowest among Larraín’s biographical trilogy. Its Netflix release may have limited its visibility during awards season.
Despite the current setback, Jolie’s representatives remain optimistic. The actress is already preparing for her next potential breakthrough with an upcoming French film called Stitches, where she will play an American filmmaker.
As her attorney James Simon previously noted regarding her personal challenges, Jolie remains focused on “finding peace and healing,” an approach that seems applicable to both her personal and professional life.
While this year’s Oscars will not feature Jolie, her commitment to challenging roles continues to define her artistic journey.
