The speculation began when InTouch magazine reported that Jolie had been secretly seeing Akala for nearly a year. However, this is the second time a source has stated that Jolie is currently focused on her six children. The insider noted, “Angelina remains focused on her family and is not dating at this time.”
Rumors gained traction after Jolie and Akala were spotted together at a hotel in August, following the Venice Film Festival. Another source revealed to People Magazine that Jolie is friends with both Akala and his partner, Chanelle, who was also present. They emphasized that Jolie and Akala share a long-standing friendship based on mutual interests in humanitarian work and social issues.
The insider mentioned their past collaborations on global topics, particularly human rights, and highlighted Jolie's admiration for Akala. Known for his impactful work, Akala has released five albums and EPs and published a non-fiction book titled Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of the Empire in 2019.
On the work front, Jolie recently attended the London Film Festival for the premiere of her latest movie, Maria. In this film, she portrays the legendary opera singer Maria Callas, who retreats to Paris in the 1970s after a glamorous but tumultuous life in the spotlight. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 27 and will be available for streaming on Netflix in December.