Angelina Jolie, an American actress and filmmaker, has provided a significant health update regarding her battle with breast cancer. In a recent interview with TIME France, the Oscar winner reveals her mastectomy scars to the public for the first time. In 2013, Angelina disclosed her preventive treatment, noting “these scars with many women.” “I’m always moved when I see other women share theirs,” she added. “Knowing that TIME France would be sharing information about breast health, prevention and knowledge about breast cancer,” Angelina clarified, she encouraged women to join her in raising awareness.
For those who don’t know, the Maria actress had a double mastectomy in 2013 and a double oophorectomy in 2015. In other parts of the conversation, Angelina reveals that she discloses her breast cancer to the public for one reason. The actress from Mr. and Mrs. Smith stated that “access to screening and care should not depend on financial resources or place of residence” in an effort to “encourage other women” to get cancer screenings. In the meantime, Angelina is working hard to promote her upcoming film, Couture, which will be released in French theaters on February 18, 2026. The film is directed by French filmmaker Alice Winocour. The actress portrays American filmmaker Maxine Walker, who was given a breast cancer diagnosis in the “very personal story.”
“Too often, movies about women’s struggles, especially cancer, talk about endings and sadness, rarely about life,” Jolie added. But according to Angelina, the French director and screenwriter handled Couture’s delicate issues “with such delicacy.” “Hardships, illnesses, and pain are part of our existence, but what matters is how we face them,” she said.
