With six children in her life, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Angelina Jolie is also very maternal with her younger co-stars on the sets of her films. In fact, Jolie and her “Maleficent” co-star bonded off-screen, as well as Elle Fanning told People in 2019 that their unlikely friendship has turned into a strong one in recent years. She said, “I’m older, and the things we can talk about now are different. I feel like I can ask her anything — and I have!” If that weren’t enough, Fanning has also seen Jolie’s mama bear side come out, but in a positive way. She added, “She really stands up for what she feels is right and will protect you at all costs. I’ve truly seen that — her nurturing and protective instincts. It’s so beautiful.”
In a joint interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2019, Jolie also told Fanning that she’s always been proud of the way she’s carried herself, despite the fact that she started her Hollywood career at such a young age. Jolie told Fanning, “You’ve also maintained — which I think is almost unheard of in this business — such sweetness and gratitude for the job and for every minute and for everybody.” In 2020, Fanning also revealed another interesting turn in her friendship with Jolie.