Prior to getting romantically involved with Brad Pitt, and becoming a mother, Angelina Jolie was known to do wild things at times. Take for example her memorable pool dive after winning the 1999 Golden Globe Awards. Apparently, after winning the accolade, Jolie gleefully jumped into the Beverly Hilton pool, disregarding her designer dress.
Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins in Clint Eastwood’s Changeling | image: Universal Pictures
Now, years later people are reminiscing about Angelina Jolie’s act of spontaneity and joy during the 1999 Golden Globe Awards, with nostalgia. Addressing how it was before her meeting or getting involved with Brad Pitt which resulted in a heartbreaking and ongoing messy divorce that turned her complex and reserved, fans expressed grief over Jolie losing herself.
Angelina Jolie’s Vibrant and Carefree Moment After Winning a Golden Globe
Throwback to 1999, Angelina Jolie was at the peak of her youthful spontaneity and charm. The actress had just won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television, for her role of supermodel Gia Carangi in the biography film Gia. But the best part of the event, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, was about how Jolie made a literal splash after winning the accolade.
According to a video shared by Access Hollywood, Angelina Jolie had previously promised how she might jump into the pool to celebrate if she won the Golden Globe Award. Therefore, after her stunning win, Access sent a crew to Beverly Hilton, hoping to capture the moment, in case Jolie actually did it. And it was worth it, for the actress, being true to her words, jumped into the pool at the hotel.
Angelina Jolie as supermodel Gia Carangi in the 1998 biopic Gia | image: HBO Films
Showcasing her carefree and wild side, Angelina Jolie didn’t even bother about her designer dress or the media frenzy. The actress simply did what she had promised, in display of her victory. This memorable act of Jolie, with no regard for her couture attire or the expectations of Hollywood, became a testament to her unbridled joy and willingness to break from convention. But sadly, long gone are those days when Jolie lived a wild and rebellious life.
Fans Feel Grieved to See How Angelina Jolie Lost Her Spark After Brad Pitt
Fast forward to today, as fans look back on that moment from the 1999 Golden Globe Awards with a mix of nostalgia, they are reminded of how much Angelina Jolie has lost herself through time. While previously she took a carefree dip in the pool, completely unbothered by her attire, fans analyze how much her public persona has evolved since then.
With a few people blaming this dramatic change in Angelina Jolie’s free-spirited nature on her high-profile relationship with Brad Pitt, fans highlighted how Jolie’s dive into the pool represents a lost era. Implying that being with the Fight Club actor marked a significant shift in The Eternals star’s personality and life, netizens held the couple’s allegedly toxic relationship and notorious divorce as the reason behind Jolie’s lost personality.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Mr. and Mrs. Smith | image: 20th Century Studios
Young Angelina had light in her eyes. She is Marilyn Monroe of our time. @bi23 shared.
I love the pre Pitt Angelina Jolie. @Luckythedog225 said.
I love the old Angie, she was fun and funny. @user-qq9yq5sg2s commented.
She was so much fun before Brad. @rossen8384 wrote.
Brad Pitt killed the old Angelina Jolie. @enialeheadbanger stated.
Brad Pitt really sucked the life out of Angelina. @katyga commented.
The carefree Angelina Jolie of 1999 seems a world away from the star who now frequently engages in serious humanitarian efforts and faces constant media attention surrounding her personal life. Therefore, for many fans, this became a memory of a time when the actress was unburdened by the weight of celebrity and personal tribulations. However, as the years passed, that spontaneous side of Jolie simply became a cherished memory for fans.
Gia is currently available to watch on Max.
