Salma Hayek reveals her favorite director to work with is Angelina Jolie: 'I was blown away by her kindness to every single person on the set'
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 August 2022 06:25
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Salma Hayek has worked with some legendary directors, from Julie Taymor and Robert Rodriguez to Chloé Zhao and Ridley Scott. But her favorite director to work with is one who co-starred with the Emmy Award winning actress. In a recent interview with Deadline, the 55-year-old Frida star said Angelina Jolie was her favorite director to work with after they collaborated on Without Blood. 'Angelina is the best director I’ve ever worked with. I absolutely loved working with her; enjoyed every second of it,' she said. 'It’s a tough piece but it was so delicious to come to work every single day. She is a genius and I think this might be her best movie yet. She did an amazing job, really.'She also said she was 'completely blown away by her mind, her dedication, her technical knowledge, and her control of every aspect, as well as her vision which is so clear. 'She is so good with the actors, so passionate, and so focused. But most of all, I was blown away by her kindness to every single person on the set. I talked about this with my co-star Demián Bichir and we were saying, "Wow, she’s really something."'Salma and Angelina previously worked alongside each other as actors on the Marvel movie Eternals. This new endeavor is decidedly more grounded, following a young Italian girl named Nina after she witnesses an act of violence. Without Blood isn't the only project Hayek talked about in her Deadline interview. She also discussed the new show she produced titled Santa Evita, centered on famous Argentinian First Lady Eva Perón. The show stars Natalia Oreiro of Super Crazy fame as Perón, who served as first lady of Argentina before dying of cervical cancer in 1952 at just 33 years old. Despite the character it centers on, Santa Evita takes place after her death, following the strange circumstances regarding her remains. 'Eva Perón is a super charismatic character and there have been so many [projects] made about her. But Santa Evita is based on a part of Evita’s story that is a mystery which is, following her death, she was embalmed by her husband, and then [her body] disappeared for nearly 20 years,' Hayek explained. She later said she felt the series, now streaming in its entirety on Hulu, focuses on 'something that I find very relevant today: the obsession that men can have over women’s bodies. The obsession that men can have to take women who seem unattainable and control them. The story is told in an ingenious and original way.'
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She hired her sons! Angelina Jolie reveals Pax, 18, and Maddox, 21, are working on her new film Without Blood... as feud with Brad Pitt deepens
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- Published on Wednesday, 17 August 2022 17:32
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Angeline Jolie has hired two of her sons to work on her new film Without Blood, based on the 2002 novel by Alessandro Barrico.The Oscar-winning star told People on Wednesday that Pax, 18, and Maddox, 21, are members of the crew. The film has been shooting in Italy with actors Salma Hayek and Demián Bichir.'We work well together,' the siren told the publication. 'When a film crew is at its best, it feels like a big family, so it felt natural.'Jolie also told the site that her sons are working in the assistant director department which means they work next to her as she is the director on the film.Pax worked with his mom on the 2017 drama First They Killed My Father. He took photos - called stills - of the scenes.Maddox also worked with her on First They Killed My Father as well as By The Sea in 2015. Mom Jolie said Pax has 'worked hard' on the film.Without Blood is a drama with the press release sharing: 'An unforgettable fable set in the aftermath of an unidentified conflict, it explores universal truths about war, trauma, memory, and healing.' This comes after Hayek said Jolie was a great boss, according to People.The A listers bonded when they co-starred in the 2021 Marvel film The Eternals.'She is probably the best director I have ever worked with, and I have worked with some pretty good ones,' said Hayek who has appeared in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn and Steven Soderbergh's Traffic.'I've always loved her as a director, but I think this might be her best, or one of the best,' said the mother of one.In September the Oscar-winning Maleficent actress was seen with the Frida star during her 55th birthday celebrations.Jolie even participated as the Hollywood beauty let her face be pushed into a white cake while her pals chanted 'Mordida.'Mordida - which means 'bite' in Spanish - is a Mexican tradition at birthday parties. Usually the person who is having the birthday gets their hands pulled back while their face is pushed into the cake, which is typically a fluffy and creamy tres leches.The superstar is still fighting with Pitt.This week she was identified as the 'Jane Doe' who sued the FBI after an investigation into her ex-husband was closed, claiming he poured beer on her, injured her, and fought with son Maddox in 2016.After initial speculation about the unnamed plaintiff in the suit, it has now been confirmed that the Maleficent actress was the one who filed it in April, according to Puck News' Eriq Gardner. The suit asked for the FBI to hand over documents related to the investigation into the actor, 58, after Jolie claimed that he 'physically and verbally assaulted' her and their children while flying on a private plane. The FBI had cleared Pitt of any wrongdoing in the incident, which happened during a private jet flight, falling under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Days after, Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt and asked for full custody of their kids.
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Best friends! Salma Hayek calls pal Angelina Jolie 'best director' she has worked with as they shoot Without Blood... after bonding on The Eternals
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- Published on Monday, 15 August 2022 13:32
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Angeline Jolie and Salma Hayek have become best friends.This week Hayek called Jolie one of the best directors she has ever worked with as the ex of Brad Pitt has been directing the Latin superstar in the film Without Blood in Rome this summer, according to People.The A listers bonded when they co-starred in the 2021 Marvel film The Eternals.'She is probably the best director I have ever worked with, and I have worked with some pretty good ones,' said Hayek who has appeared in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn and Steven Soderbergh's Traffic.'I've always loved her as a director, but I think this might be her best, or one of the best,' said the mother of one.Without Blood is a drama with the press release sharing: 'An unforgettable fable set in the aftermath of an unidentified conflict, it explores universal truths about war, trauma, memory, and healing.'In September the Oscar-winning Maleficent actress was seen with the Frida star during her 55th birthday celebrations.Jolie even participated as the Hollywood beauty let her face be pushed into a white cake while her pals chanted 'Mordida.'Mordida - which means 'bite' in Spanish - is a Mexican tradition at birthday parties. Usually the person who is having the birthday gets their hands pulled back while their face is pushed into the cake, which is typically a fluffy and creamy tres leches.The guests yell Mordida! over and over. And Angelina was seen doing some of the pushing herself as her hand was on Salma's back.Jolie was dressed in all black with black high heels with her long brunette hair worn down as she joined in the chant.Hayek was in blue with boots and a long necklace and her dark hair down.The family chanted Mordida as Hayek gets nervous for the dunk but seems prepared as she holds her locks back.'My brother @hayekstudio and me trying to teach Angie how to do the mexican mordida @angelinajolie Mi hermano sami y yo enseñandole a #anjelinajolie como se hace la mordida!' wrote the mother-of-one in her caption. The Eternals is an action movie about a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years, reunite to battle the evil Deviants.Jolie plays Thena and Hayek is Ajak. The superstar has still be involved in a custody fight with ex Pitt.Together they have raised six kids: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox.This week Brad has been talking up his kids while promoting Bullet Train. He said Shiloh was 'beautiful' and Zahara was 'smart.'
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Angelina Jolie wears white smock dress while directing new movie Without Blood in Rome where she's joined by cast member Salma Hayek who looks stylish in black
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- Published on Sunday, 10 July 2022 15:25
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Angelina Jolie was ready for action as she threw herself into her directing role on the set of upcoming film Without Blood as the cast and crew filmed at night on the streets of Rome, Italy. The screen star, 47, who is taking a step back from acting and focusing on filmmaking, appeared in her element as she got into work mode, clad with headphones and a radio. She was joined by fellow actress Salma Hayek, 55, who was seen in full costume as she filmed scenes for the movie.Angelina wore a white smock dress in the Italian capital along with a pair of sandals and, at times, a mask in a bid to keep herself and others safe from coronavirus. She was seen chatting to members of the crew and was surrounded by filming equipment on set. Salma wore a black dress and had her hair styled in waves, with her tresses pinned down by silver clips. The pair were in good spirits as they chatted during a break from filming. Without Blood is based on the international-bestselling novel of the same name by Italian writer Alessandro Baricco - with Angelina set to write, direct and produce it. While the detailed plot of the film has not been revealed, the book focuses on the brutality of war, and a young girl's search for healing after an act of violence occurs. Mexican actor Demián Bichir is also set to star in the film alongside Salma. Speaking after the film was announced, Angelina said: 'I'm honoured to be here in Italy to bring this very special material to film, and to have been entrusted by Alessandro Baricco with the adaptation of his book — with its unique poetry and emotion and way of looking at war, and the questions it poses about what we search for after trauma or loss or injustice.' Jennifer Mullin, Global CEO at Freemantle, added: 'We are excited to work with [Angelina] and the incredible international team she has assembled. 'This project underlines Fremantle's ongoing commitment to producing high-quality feature films and original dramas working with the very best talent from across the globe.' In February 2017, Angelina was said to be developing Without Blood with a view to direct.
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Angelina Jolie takes charge while directing new movie Without Blood in Rome - while star Salma Hayek takes time out from filming the tense war-themed scenes to smoke
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- Published on Friday, 24 June 2022 11:40
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They touched down in Rome recently to being filming for new film Without Blood.And while director Angelina Jolie was spotted making herself comfortable behind the camera on Thursday, Salma Hayek took a time out from the seemingly tense filming as she lit up a cigarette.47-year-old Angelina, who is taking a step back acting and focusing on filmmaking, appeared in her element as she got into work mode.While Salma, 55, had a cigarette by her trailer - before heading on set for a pre-scene talk with Angelina.Clad with headphones and a radio, Angelina sported a casual look for the working day - with a pair of wide leg trousers and a cream cami top.She appeared bare faced, covering her eyes with a pair of dark sunglasses, as a face covering hung on her elbow.Angelina appeared busy as she chatted with staff and organised the set, swarmed by the movie's crew while she took charge.Over at her trailer, Salma prepared to film - with her hair tucked away in pin curls as they set.She sported a casual loungewear co-ord in khaki, as the actress lit up a cigarette outside of the trailer.After an outfit change into a taupe tapered coat, Salma was in character and headed to the set, where she appeared stern faced during a conversation with Angelina.The pair faced each other, as a makeup artist performed touch ups on Salma's face while they chatted. Without Blood is based on the international-bestselling novel of the same name by Italian writer Alessandro Baricc - with Angelina set to write, direct and produce it. While the detailed plot of the film has not been revealed, the book focuses on the brutality of war, and a young girl's search for healing after an act of violence occurs. Mexican actor Demián Bichir is also set to star in the film alongside Salma.Speaking after the film was announced, Angelina said: 'I'm honoured to be here in Italy to bring this very special material to film, and to have been entrusted by Alessandro Baricco with the adaptation of his book — with its unique poetry and emotion and way of looking at war, and the questions it poses about what we search for after trauma or loss or injustice'.
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