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Angelina Jolie Embraces Mastectomy Scars, Inspires with 'Couture'

2/12/2026

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Angelina Jolie told France Inter she is proud of her mastectomy scars, viewing them as symbols of proactive health to be present for her children.
She said, "If you haven’t made mistakes or have scars, you haven’t lived a full life."
The experience informs her film Couture, in which she portrays a filmmaker facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
Couture will release in French cinemas on February 18, 2026.

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Angelina Jolie told France Inter she is proud of her mastectomy scars, viewing them as symbols of proactive health to be present for her children.
She said, "If you haven’t made mistakes or have scars, you haven’t lived a full life."
The experience informs her film Couture, in which she portrays a filmmaker facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
Couture will release in French cinemas on February 18, 2026.