“It was a crass thing, and it angered me”: Angelina Jolie Defended Spitting on Batman Star’s Face in Movie That He Regrets Making

Angelina Jolie and Colin Farrell had a very intense scene when the former spat on the latter’s face

Throughout a professional journey spanning more than twenty years, Angelina Jolie has consistently demonstrated her commitment to portraying characters with utmost authenticity, solidifying her status as an actress unafraid to push boundaries. However, she once spit on her co-star’s face.

Angelina Jolie

Her unwavering dedication to her craft has positioned her as one of the most esteemed personalities in Hollywood, showcasing her versatility from the daring and agile Lara Croft to the intricate and emotionally profound portrayal of Maleficent.

Amongst these challenging roles, her depiction in Oliver Stone’s Alexander notably exceeded all expectations.

Angelina Jolie Spit on Colin Farell’s Face

Since her early career, Angelina Jolie has continuously embraced roles that not only strike a chord with audiences but also push her own boundaries as an actress.

This bold approach was prominently on display in her portrayal of Olympias, the mother to Colin Farrell’s Alexander the Great, in the film Alexander, reflecting her penchant for daring and challenging character choices.

In a particularly intense scene, Jolie’s character unexpectedly spits at Farrell during a heated argument, a raw and unscripted moment that stemmed from the genuine emotional tension between their characters.

Angelina Jolie

Jolie said (via Farout):

“That was improvised. That just happened. And me spitting on him just happened. It was when they were fighting, and it actually came out of him disrespecting her. In fact, it was a crass thing, and it angered me.”

The absence of any directorial instruction from Stone regarding that unfiltered moment underlines the profound extent to which Jolie had fully embraced her character.

Angelina Jolie Played Colin Farrell’s Mother In The Film

Adding to the film’s complexity was the puzzling choice to cast Jolie and Colin Farrell as mother and son, despite their strikingly close ages.

The announcement of this decision sparked considerable controversy, with Jolie herself initially finding it “ridiculous” until her director and co-star guided her to understand the reasoning behind it.

Colin Farrell

In response to this, Farrell, who would later express regret over his involvement in the movie, offered remarks regarding Jolie’s transformative portrayal.

Colin Farrell expressed that once he overcame the initial irony, he found it acceptable. He praised Jolie as an exceptional and powerful actor, acknowledging her creation of a distinct character that left an indelible mark.

Farell said:

“Once you get over the initial hurdle of the irony of it all it’s fine. She’s such a fucking brilliant actor; such a powerhouse. She created such a definitive character and put such an incredible and individual seal on it.”

Colin Farrell remarked that it was easy for him to embody his character’s relationship with Jolie’s character, noting how her regal demeanor and gaze made the experience seamless without feeling forced.