“Take the time to look after yourself”: Angelina Jolie Wants Women to Take Care of Themselves Amidst Brad Pitt Divorce Drama
Angelina Jolie has a history of always standing up for a cause. Jolie is just not an actress but she is also a philanthropist. Her empathetic soul has reached out to many people for help around the globe. She has always voiced her opinions and stood up for women’s empowerment and equality. Recently Jolie had a message for all the incredible women out there.
On 8 May, Jolie celebrated World Ovarian Cancer Day and she had a very empowering message for all the women.
Angelina Jolie remembered her mother on World Ovarian Cancer Day
On the occasion of World Ovarian Cancer Day, Angelina Jolie remembered her mother who died because of cancer. In a very heartwarming post, Jolie expressed her love for her mother. The 47-year-old actress’s mother had breast and ovarian cancer. Before passing away in 2007, Jolie’s mother Marcheline Bertrand battled cancer for a decade.
In an Instagram post, Jolie talked about her mother. She also mentioned she went through preventative surgeries to make sure she is not diagnosed with cancer at any point in her life. She posted a picture of her mother and in the caption, the Original Sins actress wrote,
“Tomorrow would have been my mother’s 73rd birthday. She passed away 15 years ago, after a long struggle with breast and ovarian cancer. In June, I will be a month away from the age when she was diagnosed. I have had preventive surgeries to try to lessen chances but I continue to have check-ups.”
She further added,
“My mom loved Hendrix. And would always sign her letters Kiss the Sky. It took on new meaning after she passed. Sending my love to those who have also lost loved ones and strength to those who are fighting at this very moment for their lives and the lives of those they love.”
Many people in the comment section were seen pouring love for the actress. Her fans didn’t hold back and many asked if she was okay as she was missing her mother.
Angelina Jolie wants women to take care of their health
In her same Instagram post, Jolie had another message for all the women. Jolie wrote about ovarian cancer and her post was regarding how her mother passed away because of cancer. She requested all the women to take make sure they are taking care of themselves. As an independent woman and single mother of 6 kids, Jolie is an epitome of an empowered woman. In her post, she wrote,
“And to other women, please take the time to look after yourself and go for your mammograms and blood tests or ultrasounds, particularly if you have a family history of cancer #worldovariancancerday.”
People thought Jolie’s post was a very thoughtful post and her female followers agreed with her perspective of taking care of oneself. As per reports, Jolie has been more careful about her health since she parted ways with Brad Pitt.
Source: PEOPLE
