Angelina Jolie Says Hollywood Is 'Sometimes Not a Healthy Business': 'It's Not the Easiest Place'

During a conversation with Variety's Clayton Davis at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 3, the Maria actress said she will "often stress that it’s really important to live a very full life" when she meets "young artists who ask me for advice."

"There’s a lot to focus on just having a career — if you love theater, you can do readings at home in your pajamas," continued Jolie, 49. "You don’t have to get that job. Find the ways to just live as an artist, be around artists, but also live a very full life. It’s sometimes not a healthy business."

Added the Oscar winner, "It’s not the easiest place, and it’s not where you should give everything if you’re living a full life.”