Angelina Jolie Finds A Different Kind Of Connection With 60-Year-Old Salma Hayek, 'Understanding...'

In a recent interview, Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek opened up about their bond. The duo worked together in the film 'Without Blood'.

By Prajeta Roy Last Updated: Sep 19, 2026 | 21:43:53 IST

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Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek are hogging the limelight for their newly released film Without Blood. For the unversed, Without Blood hit theatres on September 18, 2026. Earlier, Angelina and Salma worked on the Marvel Cinematic Universe hit Eternals. While the duo shares a significant age gap, they have developed a deep friendship. In a recent interview, Angelina revealed that she has developed a very deep connection with Salma.

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Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek share a deep friendship despite their huge age gap

According to a report by PEOPLE, Angelina is currently 51 and Salma Hayek is 60. This makes Salma 9 years older than Angelina. In a conversation with the outlet, Salma shared about her bond with Angelina. Directed by Angelina, Without Blood stars Salma in the lead role. Speaking to PEOPLE, Salma mentioned that their conversations "were delicious" and "very organic." She added that she felt safe around Angelina. She said:

"I love her mind, and I get her. So I think when you know somebody gets you, you feel safe and you can be whoever you are in whatever circumstances."

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Angelina, who was also part of the interview, chimed in and said that it was very nice to meet someone like Salma at this later stage of her life. She explained that both of them have gone through many experiences in life, although their experiences were not exactly the same. Angelina added that as they have grown older, they have reached a similar stage in life and understand many things in a similar way, and because of these shared experiences, they can relate to and understand each other better.

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Salma quipped, "Even though I’m much older than her, by the way." In response, Angelina shared that she does not consider their age gap as a huge one. She said, "To appreciate that friendship and that bond and that understanding, I haven’t had that kind of connection in my life." Salma agreed and mentioned that it was hard to find that kind of connection.

Recalling the filming of Without Blood, Salma shared that they would strongly argue or speak very passionately about things related to the film. During these conversations, when Salma got emotional and cried, Angelina used to console her and hug her. Soon after, they would start laughing together, and this made others wonder what really happened between them. Salma clarified that they never made each other cry, but when they were discussing emotional or serious topics, they became deeply moved and got emotional.

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More about Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie

Recently, Salma Hayek celebrated her 60th birthday. For the uninitiated, on September 2, 2026, Salma turned 60. She is considered one of Hollywood's most powerful and influential Latina actresses and often grabs significant attention for her timeless elegance. She is all set to make her feature-length theatrical directorial debut with the upcoming romantic epic film titled Arena.

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In September 2026, Angelina Jolie and her ex-husband, Brad Pitt, marked 10 years since their separation. For the unversed, the former couple reached and filed their final divorce settlement on December 30, 2024. Initially, it was Angelina who filed for divorce from Brad in September 2016. They are parents to six children, three adopted and three biological. 

Recently, an insider close to Angelina shared with PEOPLE that the last ten years were very difficult and a painful decade for her. She has been through a lot and has been focusing on her health and recovery. A source close to Brad shared with PEOPLE that Brad and his jewelry designer girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, are really good for each other, and due to this connection, Brad felt a lot of comfort.

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