In Maleficent (2014), Angelina Jolie chose her daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, to play young Princess Aurora because most child actors were terrified of her dramatic look—horns, prosthetic cheekbones, claws, and all. Vivienne, however, didn’t flinch, making her an ideal choice for the part. Jolie noted that she and Brad Pitt hadn’t planned for their children to act, but five-year-old Vivienne’s comfort around her transformed the situation. The casting choice, made out of practicality, added a swe
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In Maleficent (2014), Angelina Jolie chose her daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, to play young Princess Aurora because most child actors were terrified of her dramatic look—horns, prosthetic cheekbones, claws, and all. Vivienne, however, didn’t flinch, making her an ideal choice for the part. Jolie noted that she and Brad Pitt hadn’t planned for their children to act, but five-year-old Vivienne’s comfort around her transformed the situation. The casting choice, made out of practicality, added a swe
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Angelina Jolie had her daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, play a young version of Princess Aurora in Maleficent because other child actors were scared of Jolie in her full costume. Vivienne was the only child who was not afraid of her mother's Maleficent makeup, which was a requirement for the role. #maleficent #MaleficentVibes #movieclips #movietime | Renelyn C. Olimba-Alburo
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Angelina Jolie had her daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, play a young version of Princess Aurora in Maleficent because other child actors were scared of Jolie in her full costume. Vivienne was the only child who was not afraid of her mother's Maleficent makeup, which was a requirement for the role. #maleficent #MaleficentVibes #movieclips #movietime | Renelyn C. Olimba-Alburo
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She’s back in black! 🖤 Go behind the horns as Angelina Jolie transforms into Maleficent. See #Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in cinemas October 17. | Walt Disney Studios
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She’s back in black! 🖤 Go behind the horns as Angelina Jolie transforms into Maleficent. See #Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in cinemas October 17. | Walt Disney Studios
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insidethehistory on Instagram: "During the filming of Maleficent (2014), Angelina Jolie included her daughter, Vivienne, in a scene because the other child actors were reportedly too intimidated by her presence. Casting her own child allowed for a natural and comfortable interaction, ensuring the scene could be performed without fear or disruption while maintaining authenticity in the on-screen relationship. This choice highlights how practical solutions and personal connections can influence fi
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insidethehistory on Instagram: "During the filming of Maleficent (2014), Angelina Jolie included her daughter, Vivienne, in a scene because the other child actors were reportedly too intimidated by her presence. Casting her own child allowed for a natural and comfortable interaction, ensuring the scene could be performed without fear or disruption while maintaining authenticity in the on-screen relationship. This choice highlights how practical solutions and personal connections can influence fi
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Lola on Instagram: "❤️ Interesting Fact Maleficent (2014) — The young Aurora in this scene is portrayed by Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, who is the biological daughter of Angelina Jolie. The production team initially auditioned several young child actors for the role of toddler Aurora, but none of them could perform alongside Jolie in her full Maleficent costume without being terrified. Vivienne was the only child who was not afraid of the prosthetic horns and intense makeup, allowing for the authentic i
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Lola on Instagram: "❤️ Interesting Fact Maleficent (2014) — The young Aurora in this scene is portrayed by Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, who is the biological daughter of Angelina Jolie. The production team initially auditioned several young child actors for the role of toddler Aurora, but none of them could perform alongside Jolie in her full Maleficent costume without being terrified. Vivienne was the only child who was not afraid of the prosthetic horns and intense makeup, allowing for the authentic i
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History Photographed on Instagram: "Angelina Jolie’s terrifying Maleficent makeup frightened every child actor on set except one: her young daughter, Vivienne.⁠ ⁠ Unfazed by the horns and dark presence, Jolie explained that Vivienne was the only one who would approach her, which led to her being cast as the young princess."
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Celebrity Vault on Instagram: "In Maleficent (2014), Angelina Jolie’s daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, played the role of young Princess Aurora — but not because of Hollywood connections. Other child actors were too terrified of Jolie’s dark costume, complete with horns, sharp cheekbones, and claws. At just five years old, Vivienne was the only one who wasn’t scared, making her the perfect choice. Jolie later said that she and Brad Pitt hadn’t planned for their kids to act, but Vivienne’s comfort
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HISTORY SURFEIT on Instagram: "Angelina Jolie’s terrifying Maleficent makeup frightened every child actor on set except one: her young daughter, Vivienne. Unfazed by the horns and dark presence, Jolie explained that Vivienne was the only one who would approach her, which lea to her being cast as the young princess."
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Cinema.pool | Fact: Maleficent (2014) Angelina Jolie’s youngest daughter, Vivienne, was the only child actor who wasn’t terrified of her in the full... | Instagram
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History Facts & Stories on Instagram: "Angelina Jolie ended up casting her daughter Vivienne as young Aurora in Maleficent because during screen tests and rehearsals, most of the other child actors were genuinely terrified of Jolie’s full Maleficent look—complete with sharp cheekbones, horns, yellowed contacts, and long claws. Jolie has said that whenever she walked onto the set in full makeup, kids would freeze, cry, or refuse to come near her. Since the role required a toddler who could intera
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You are my daughter. Maleficent is a dark fantasy film that reimagines the classic Sleeping Beauty tale from the villain's perspective. Angelina Jolie stars as Maleficent, a winged fairy protecting the Moors, who’s betrayed by Stefan, a human she trusts. He cuts off her wings and later becomes king, prompting Maleficent’s vengeful curse on his newborn daughter, Aurora. The movie’s visually stunning, with Jolie’s complex portrayal humanizing the iconic villain. Themes of betrayal, power, and flaw
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Eco Movie on Instagram: "She was so misunderstood and betrayed 🎬: Maleficent As a beautiful young woman of pure heart, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) has an idyllic life in a forest kingdom. When an invading army threatens the land, Maleficent rises up to become its fiercest protector. However, a terrible betrayal hardens her heart and twists her into a creature bent on revenge. She engages in an epic battle with the invading king’s successor, then curses his newborn daughter, Aurora — realizing o
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couples! 💫 on Instagram: "Her own child 🥹 Angelina Jolie revealed that during the filming of Maleficent, her dramatic transformation into the iconic Disney villain proved to be too frightening for many young children on set. Fully in costume, complete with horns, sharp cheekbones, and heavy makeup, Jolie said several child actors became visibly scared and began crying upon seeing her, making it difficult to film scenes involving a young Princess Aurora. As a result, the role was ultimately giv
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