Being a celebrity has its ups and downs especially when it comes to privacy-related situations.

Some accept the fact that they cannot be among the public freely while others use incognito mode.

Surprisingly Angelina Jolie is one such Hollywood star who will be recognized easily by the public if she does not try to hide. But for the Tomb Raider star, that is one of the biggest sacrifices in her career.

Losing the freedom to interact and observe people in a public place without attracting attention is one of the aspects of being a celebrity.

Ironically, “people watching” had been her favorite pastime once. And although Jolie has had a successful career, she did mention not wanting to continue being in movies for the rest of her life.

Angelina Jolie On Downsides of Being Famous

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For a normal non-celebrity person, it is a very foreign feeling to be recognized by anyone when outside. It could be a big hindrance and a security issue. But when it comes to celebrities, especially world-famous ones, not being able to move freely in public is a reality for them.

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One such celebrity is Angelina Jolie who once admitted she loved being behind the camera instead of in the front. On top of that, she is naturally more of an observer. In one of her past interviews, she even confirmed that saying,

“My favorite thing used to be to just sit in the subway and watch people “

It is ironic how she is one of the biggest film stars of all time. And despite her success in acting and a net worth of 120 million dollars, it is something that naturally does not suit her wants. Therefore in her case, all the fame came with a sacrifice even though she never desired it, Jolie opened up by saying,

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Furthermore, it makes sense why she does not want to continue acting for the rest other life. Having a natural tendency to observe more than be observed, the actress has a good chance of ditching the onscreen appearances.

She Might Not Act in Movies In The Future

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While it is true that Angelina Jolie has a highly successful acting career, she might not do it forever. The Tourist actor has even mentioned her wish to transition from acting to directing.

Looking at her discography and awards history, no one could think she would ever be uncomfortable in front of the camera. According to US Weekly, Jolie once admitted the same. Therefore, her future goal was to take up directing as her main job since it made her much happier than acting. The actress has also shared her hopes to have a successful career as a filmmaker.