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Angelina Jolie’s “Unprofessional” Vogue Mexico Cover Leaves Fans Furious
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Angelina Jolie’s “Unprofessional” Vogue Mexico Cover Leaves Fans Furious

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Angelina Jolie’s cover shoot for Vogue Mexico left many fans upset, with some remarking that the photographs looked “off.” Vogue Mexico revealed its cover for its December issue on social media on Tuesday (November 26) prompting backlash.

Among the pictures taken for the fashion magazine’s December issue, one particular snap, selected for Vogue’s magazine cover, showcased Angelina posing with her head slightly tilted back.

Highlights
  • Angelina Jolie's Vogue Mexico cover faced backlash for looking 'off' and unprofessional.
  • Critics noted the photo's angle and lighting did not do justice to Jolie's beauty.
  • Fans described the cover as basic, boring, and low-budget.
  • Jolie discussed her role as Maria Callas, exploring opera's deeper arts.
What People Think
  • Traditionalist: Critics need to appreciate artistic intent; beauty standards are subjective.

  • Modernist: Outdated styling detracts from Jolie's modern allure; Vogue missed a chance.

  • Aesthete: Photography failed to flatter such a renowned beauty; a missed artistic mark.

In the picture in question, the Oscar-winning actress’ gaze appears directed forward. Moreover, She wears natural, glowing makeup with a focus on bold eyeliner and soft pink lips, enhancing her features subtly. 

For the shoot, taken by photographer Dan Martensen, Angelina wore a little black Christian Dior dress.

Angelina Jolies’ cover shoot for Vogue Mexico left many fans upset

Image credits: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images

Nevertheless, a slew of fans were left unimpressed at the work of art, as an Instagram user commented: “the angle of the photo is not cute, obviously, it was sought to highlight its factions, but I feel it was not achieved.”

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On Reddit, a person wrote: “Obv she looks beautiful, but I don’t love the lighting – it’s making her look sallow and the photos don’t look super crisp/professional.”

Someone else penned: “Not a fan of the cover shot. Something seems off.. angle? Makeup? Her look?”

“Not a fan of the cover photo, something looks off,” a netizen shared. “But damn Angelina is gorgeous.”

Image credits: Vogue

A separate individual chimed in: “These photos are so incredibly basic and boring. They tell no story and look very generic.”

“What is their purpose? I would not be inspired to purchase this magazine based off this.”

Members of The Fashion Spot further shared their negative feedback on Thursday (November 28), as a reader noted: “She looks really sad here like she got the worst possible news just before she walked on set.”

Some remarked that the photographs looked off

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Image credits: voguemexico

Another commentator shared: “This looks so low budget. These look like outtakes.”

“It takes skill to make Angelina Jolie look this bad.”

In her Vogue Mexico interview, the 49-year-old actress discussed her latest role as Maria Callas, in Maria, sharing how portraying the legendary opera singer led her to explore the “deeper parts” of herself.

She reflected on how immersing herself in opera allowed her to “access a new part” of her being to embrace the art of singing.

Image credits: voguemexico

Detailing her wish for opera to become accessible to others, Angelina told Vogue: “I wasn’t educated on opera, nor was I educated to understand Puccini or Verdi, so in some ways, I felt very intimidated and felt like I had to have this education because I wasn’t sophisticated.”

In the interview, the Lara Croft: Tomb Rider star revealed her own experience with short-sightedness, which helped her empathize with Maria Callas’ struggles with poor vision.

She said: “Well, one thing that very few people know about me is that I’m short-sighted, so when I was young I wore glasses and then I had laser surgery.

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“It wasn’t out of vanity, I just didn’t want to wear glasses.  On stage, I would probably have trouble seeing the person across the stage or reading things.

“So I have this slight understanding of how [Maria Callas] felt; I think it puts you in a place where you’re a little bit more isolated.

“You’re not sure of the expression of the person across the room, you’re not sure of the world around you in the same way that someone who can see perfectly can.

Image credits: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

“And I think that made her more isolated, more private, more misunderstood, I think also, obviously, more vulnerable.

“It also made me feel sad for her, thinking about when she was little and going to the conservatory and her mother was putting so much pressure on her; I realized that she had to be amazing no matter what.

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“She had to become an opera singer, she had no other choice. That made me respect her even more.”

In her Vogue Mexico interview, the 49-year-old actress discussed her latest role as Maria Callas, in Maria

Image credits: James Devaney/Getty Images

Maria Callas was a legendary Greek-American opera singer renowned for her exceptional vocal range, dramatic intensity, and compelling stage presence.

Born in 1923, she became one of the most celebrated sopranos of the 20th century, performing iconic roles in operas such as Tosca, Norma, and La Traviata. 

Known as “La Divina,” she captivated audiences with her ability to convey deep emotion and her dedication to her craft.

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Image credits: Warner Classics

Despite her immense talent, her life was marked by personal struggles, including a tumultuous relationship with Aristotle Onassis, adding to her enduring mystique.

Maria has been released in select theaters on Wednesday (November 27) and will become available to stream on Netflix on December 11.

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“The cover is hideous,” a reader commented

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Schnitzel
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's better to keep it shallow because fake people will drown in the depths of realness aka life.

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Jules
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously!! Everyone complains when sh*t is photoshopped because it sets a bad example for girls...........when they finally publish an unedited photo people complain that it's not photoshopped............I love that it's a NATURAL photo!

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Schnitzel
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's better to keep it shallow because fake people will drown in the depths of realness aka life.

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Jules
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously!! Everyone complains when sh*t is photoshopped because it sets a bad example for girls...........when they finally publish an unedited photo people complain that it's not photoshopped............I love that it's a NATURAL photo!

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