'My body reacts very strongly to stress': Angelina Jolie shares how she struggled with Bell's Palsy before Brad Pitt divorce

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Angelina Jolie opened up about the silent struggle that unfolded behind the scenes during the tumultuous period leading up to her divorce from Brad Pitt.

In a candid interview, Jolie revealed a side of her journey that remained away from the public view for years. 

Angelina Jolie opens up about Bell's Palsy

Battling not just the legal complexities of a high-profile divorce but also grappling with the emotional and physical toll it took on her, the acclaimed actress disclosed that she developed Bell's palsy six months before officially parting ways with Pitt.

The condition not only weakens but ultimately results in the paralysis of facial muscles.

"My body reacts very strongly to stress. My blood sugar goes up and down. I suddenly had Bell’s palsy six months before my divorce," Jolie confided with The Wall Street Journal.

Angelina Jolie claims Brad Pitt ‘choked’ one of their children during ‘tense’ flight

Previously, the 'Wanted' star claimed that during a ‘tense’ fight on a private jet in 2016, Pitt "choked" one of their children, "hit another in the face," and then poured beer on her and beer and wine on the children. She filed for divorce within days after the alleged incident.

She added that when the child attempted to defend her, Pitt "lunged at his own child," in addition to allegedly grabbing her by the head and pushing her against the wall.

Jolie says that she tried to stop Pitt but he "threw himself backward into the airplane seats to get Jolie off his back," hurting the actress' back and elbow.

Angelina Jolie set to launch sustainable fashion company

Despite the challenges, she is channeling her energy into a new venture, Atelier Jolie, a sustainable fashion company. This move not only reflects her commitment to environmental causes but also signifies a personal renaissance, a journey toward healing.

As a mother of six, Jolie emphasizes the importance of focusing on her children's well-being and the collective process of healing. The actress-turned-activist envisions a life beyond Hollywood once the legal chapter with Pitt concludes.

"I lost the ability to live and travel as freely. I will move when I can," she said.