Rumors swirled on social media when Angelina Jolie and Akala were spotted together, leading many to mistakenly believe they were dating. The speculation began with photos of the two at the Venice Film Festival, prompting comments like, “Today in the multiverse of madness, we discover that Akala is dating Angelina Jolie,” and “Akala dating Angelina Jolie was not on my 2024 bingo card.”
Another user remarked, “Akala x Angelina Jolie makes absolutely zero sense and total sense at the same time.” However, a source has clarified that Jolie and Akala are not romantically involved, but rather long-time friends. “They are not dating. Angelina is friends with Akala and his partner, Chanelle, who was also present,” the source told People.
Angelina Jolie and Akala’s Venice event fuels romance rumors, but they’re not dating
Another insider explained that Jolie and Akala share a mutual interest in social and humanitarian issues. “They have collaborated on various projects over the years focusing on global challenges like human rights. Angelina speaks very highly of him.”
During her visit to Venice, Jolie also attended the premiere of her film Maria. Reflecting on the film, she shared, “There’s a lot I won’t say here that you might know or assume. The part of the character I related to most was her extreme softness, a quality that doesn’t always have space in the world. I connect with her vulnerability more than anything.”
