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Back then, Angelina Jolie wasn’t just an actress—she was about to become a full-blown action icon with Tomb Raider. But guess what? She almost passed on playing the legendary Lara Croft. Can you believe it? “I didn’t feel like that character suited me,” she said. Talk about a twist! Luckily, the allure of globe-trotting and some hardcore military training pulled her back in. After all, who wouldn’t jump at the chance to train with the British Military?
Jolie took on three months of intense training, pushing herself to the max, calling it ‘too dangerous.’ And she loved it. “Sign up for as much as you can, give yourself a few months, push yourself to the limit, and see, ‘What can I do?’” That’s a vibe we can all get behind! She discovered sides of herself she never knew existed, like standing on the edge of a breathtaking waterfall in Cambodia and feeling pure bliss. “God, I learned what the world is about,” she reflected.
Before Tomb Raider, Angelina Jolie had already rocked some challenging roles, but Lara Croft was a total game-changer. She shattered the mold by being strong and sexy, embracing her curves while still kicking major butt. “A tough girl couldn’t possibly be a curvaceous woman who also is comfortable with her sexuality,” Jolie said. Preach! It was high time Hollywood got the memo that women can be fierce and feminine simultaneously.
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