Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek Reveal Their Unusual Friendship
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September 20, 2026

Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek Reveal Their Unusual Friendship

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Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek are two famous actresses. They became close friends after working together on the film 'Eternals' in 2021. Their friendship grew stronger when Jolie directed Hayek in a new film called 'Without Blood.' In this movie, Hayek stars with Demián Bichir. The film is about war, trauma, and how people can make peace after violence.

This friendship became strong because Jolie and Hayek often share deep feelings with each other. Sometimes, they shout or cry during their talks. These emotional moments happen because they trust each other and feel safe. Working on 'Without Blood' helped them understand each other better. Jolie started working on the story during a hard time in her own life, and it was a way for her to heal.

Because of this experience, Jolie and Hayek plan to work together again. Next time, Hayek will direct and Jolie will help produce the film. Their story shows that close friends do not always have to agree but can still stay strong and support each other.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
directedV/dəˈrɛktɪd/

managing the artistic aspects of a movie

traumaN/ˈtrɔːmə/

severe emotional shock from a painful event

violenceN/ˈvaɪələns/

physical force intended to hurt someone else

emotionalADJ/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/

showing or involving very strong deep feelings

experienceN/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/

an event that happens to a person

supportV/səˈpɔːrt/

give help or encouragement to someone else

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Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek Reveal Their Unusual Friendship

September 20, 2026~1 min read
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B1 Pre-Intermediate
0:001:08

Follow spoken words in real time.

Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek are two famous actresses. They became close friends after working together on the film 'Eternals' in 2021. Their friendship grew stronger when Jolie directed Hayek in a new film called 'Without Blood.' In this movie, Hayek stars with Demián Bichir. The film is about war, trauma, and how people can make peace after violence.

This friendship became strong because Jolie and Hayek often share deep feelings with each other. Sometimes, they shout or cry during their talks. These emotional moments happen because they trust each other and feel safe. Working on 'Without Blood' helped them understand each other better. Jolie started working on the story during a hard time in her own life, and it was a way for her to heal.

Because of this experience, Jolie and Hayek plan to work together again. Next time, Hayek will direct and Jolie will help produce the film. Their story shows that close friends do not always have to agree but can still stay strong and support each other.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
directedV/dəˈrɛktɪd/

managing the artistic aspects of a movie

traumaN/ˈtrɔːmə/

severe emotional shock from a painful event

violenceN/ˈvaɪələns/

physical force intended to hurt someone else

emotionalADJ/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/

showing or involving very strong deep feelings

experienceN/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/

an event that happens to a person

supportV/səˈpɔːrt/

give help or encouragement to someone else

Ready to learn these 6 words?

About 8 minutes · 5 activities

Reading Quizzes

9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

What film did Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek work on together in 2021?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions