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Speaking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 5, where she received the Maltin Modern Master award, Jolie reflected on how preparing for the 2001 action film transformed her habits.
“I admittedly came [in] smoking two packs a day and completely had to change my health and my life,” she shared during a Q&A with film critic Leonard Maltin. “That movie would change everything for me.”
From Heavy Smoker to Fitness Enthusiast
To play Lara Croft, Jolie underwent months of intense physical training—something she wasn’t used to at the time. The demanding workouts made her reassess her lifestyle.
“For Tomb Raider, there were a few months of just nothing but multiple training sessions a day: morning, noon, and night,” she recalled. “And I didn't want anything but good food, water, and sleep at a certain point.”
As a result, she quit smoking and embraced a healthier routine.
A Life-Changing Decision
Jolie, now 49, admitted that after filming, she had children and never picked up the habit again—at least not seriously.
“I never did it again… Well, I think I did once or twice,” she quipped.
The actress is a mother to six children—Maddox (23), Pax (21), Zahara (20), Shiloh (18), and twins Knox and Vivienne (16)—whom she shares with her ex-husband Brad Pitt.
Jolie’s transformation proves that sometimes, the right motivation can lead to lasting change!
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