Angelina Jolie’s prominent veins at Venice Film Festival evoke health fears as Brad Pitt debuts new GF

VENICE, ITALY: Angelina Jolie, once celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most stunning and bankable stars, is now drawing attention for a different reason.

The 49-year-old actress, who has largely retreated from the spotlight in recent years, made a rare red carpet appearance on August 29 at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.

Angelina Jolie's noticeable veins at Venice Film Festival spark health concerns 

Angelina Jolie attended the event for the premiere of 'Maria', a biopic directed by Pablo Larraín. The actress stars as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas in the movie.

Early reviews of the biopic have been promising, with some speculating that Jolie could be in the running for another Academy Award.

While her performance in the film may be generating buzz, it was Jolie's physical appearance that captured the attention of social media critics.

Jolie, who opted for a blonde hairstyle and wore a taupe gown with a built-in fur shawl, left her shoulders and arms exposed. It wasn't long before internet users began focusing on her noticeably prominent veins.

Photos from the event quickly went viral, prompting widespread speculation about Jolie’s health.

Many users on Instagram expressed concern over the actress’ appearance, particularly the veins visible on her forearms.

One person remarked, "How is she only 49. She looks so much older with her arms."

Another said, "Her hands and arms though. She always looks sad. You can feel it."

"Oh my goodness, she doesn’t look that good, and those veins popping out like that! Is she okay?" asked one person. Another questioned, "'Why are her veins so large? Is she okay health wise."

One individual wrote, "She needs to eat." Another pointed out, "What the hell is going on with her veins? It is scary."

One netizen remarked, "Her veins are popping like this because she hasn’t got even 1 once of fat on her body to cover them. This is dangerous." Another added, "Prayers and thoughts to her veins. Hope she is okay."

All the times Angelina Jolie's health came under scrutiny

This isn’t the first time Angelina Jolie's health has come under scrutiny. An insider reportedly told In Touch Weekly in July that the actress' children are worried about her eating habits.

Despite being highly attentive to her children's nutritional needs, it appears that Jolie herself may be neglecting her own.

"Her kids have been trying so hard to help her — they all cook for her and nag at her when she’s not eating enough. But there’s only so much they can do, it’s very upsetting for them to see her so skinny. They’re all worried," the insider revealed.

Concerns about Jolie’s health have been ongoing, with her health history adding fuel to the fire.

In 2013, Jolie penned a heartfelt op-ed for the New York Times, revealing that she had undergone a preventative double mastectomy after discovering she carried the BRCA1 gene. 

This gene is associated with a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Jolie’s mother died from breast cancer in 2007, which heavily influenced her decision to take proactive steps for her health.

The visible veins on Jolie’s arms could be due to a variety of factors, including low body fat, aging, or other underlying health issues, as per reports.

While Jolie was the subject of intense scrutiny at the Venice Film Festival, her ex-husband Brad Pitt made headlines for a different reason.

Over the same weekend, Pitt made a public appearance at the festival, hand in hand with his new girlfriend, Ines de Ramon. The couple joined George and Amal Clooney for the premiere of the movie 'Wolfs', marking their first official red carpet appearance together.

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