Angelina Jolie Rocks a Braless Look on the Red Carpet, but Her Appearance Sparks Heated Reactions

Angelina Jolie radiated elegance as she made her entrance on the second day of the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The 49-year-old A-list actress is being honored with this year's Maltin Modern Master Award, the festival's prestigious top accolade. However, the actress's appearance sparked intense discussions across social media.

The award comes as Jolie receives widespread acclaim for her portrayal of late opera singer Maria Callas in the Pablo Larraín-directed biopic Maria. While critics have hailed it as a 'career-high' performance, she was notably absent from the list of Oscar nominees for the 2025 race.

For the occasion, Jolie went braless beneath a silky off-white gown that accentuated her slender frame. The backless design also showcased her impressive collection of back tattoos. Her dyed-blonde hair cascaded in wavy strands down her chest as she posed gracefully for photographers.

Jolie's fans were quick to flood the comment sections with compliments, praising her 'effortless glam.' However, some online users couldn't help but raise questions about the actress's appearance.

The biggest doubt people expressed about the actress' hair, noting, "Sorry but that hair colour looks awful on her. Her natural dark hair looks way better. She looks ghostly," and "Jolie's current look is very low contrast — pale hair, pale skin, and pale eyes. This look makes her appear different, much older, and not particularly unique."

Some commentators also voiced concern over Jolie's thinness. "Why is she so skinny?" one person questioned. Another remarked, "She is skeletal, looks cold and hungry."

Just a few weeks ago, Angelina Jolie's appearance also raised concerns and doubts among fans. In January, the actress attended the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, where she was joined by her teenage daughter Zahara, who stood by her side in full support.

Nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama, for her role in Maria, Jolie dazzled in a silver McQueen gown that hugged her silhouette. With sheer cutouts and tasseled accents along the hem, the gown was paired with sleek dark gold heels, making her a striking presence on the red carpet.

The star's elegant look and timeless beauty left many in awe, sparking comments like, "She looks so good," and "Beautiful mother and daughter moments." Another added, "She looks good after the finalization of her divorce with the ex… Glad that they’re all moving on."

However, not everyone shared the same admiration. Some viewers criticized her appearance, saying, "Gray dress to match her gray skin! She used to have light in her eyes and vibrancy in her looks; very sad, she looks sad and unhappy and not well." Another commented, "She could use a new haircut or color and a spray tan, she looks like the death the ripper. Unhappy, bitter and untitled all at once. That’s what transpire when I see her." A similar sentiment was expressed by someone else, who noted, "Angelina looks beautiful but then if you look too close and too long, she appears corpse-like."

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