Angelina Jolie is back in Hollywood gossip after being spotted in Venice with Akala, a UK rapper who fans believe might be her new beau.

Angelina Jolie is back in the limelight with another story brewing up with UK-based rapper, Akala. The 49-year-old hasn’t been too active in the movie scene. She most recently acted in Marvel’s Eternals, and Maria (2024) based on the final days of the greatest opera singer ever, Maria Callas.

Angelina Jolie as Thena in Marvel’s Eternals | Credits: Marvel Studio

Outside of filming movies, Jolie has been fighting strong as a humanitarian and raising six children. She filed for divorce from Brad Pitt nearly eight years ago, claiming that he was abusive towards her and the children. But a new romance rumor has taken the world by storm. Let’s take a look at it.

Angelina Jolie was spotted with Akala in Venice

For those who aren’t aware of whom Akala is, he’s an award-winning musician/rapper, who also happens to dabble around in the field of journalism. Hailing from Kentish Town, London, Akala has been actively taking part in the music industry since 2004.

To see Angelina and Akala hitting it off has taken some fans of both individuals by surprise. The rapper happens to be in a relationship with Chanelle Newman (via Daily Mail). She has been involved in his life for quite some time helping him with music and with Hip-Hop Shakespeare, a theater production company.

Jolie was recently spotted in Venice, hanging out with none other than Akala himself. Some fans were confused after images emerged on X. Here’s what fans had to say,


According to the Atlanta Black Star, a source close to the individual stated that they immediately bonded over activism and humanitarianism.

This is evidently the first time the Maleficent actress has been spotted hanging out with another man since filing for divorce in 2016. It could be why several individuals are led to believe that there’s something brewing between the two.

A source revealed that Angelina Jolie and Akala are merely good friends

The source that spoke to the Atlanta Black Star further elaborated on what they know about Angelina Jolie and Akala’s budding relationship. They stated that the two are merely really good friends, nothing more. The insider said,

Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria (2024) | Credits: Fremantle

He’s been such a refreshing influence in her life and someone she can really lean on and trust because he’s so discreet. He’s like a vault, and he’s very protective of her and her kids.

Considering how this has worried fans that Jolie might be following in Brad Pitt‘s footsteps, this is a major sigh of relief. Before officially starting a relationship with Jolie, Pitt was married to F.R.I.E.N.D.S icon Jennifer Aniston.

The sources also revealed that Akala usually has Newman around while he hangs out with Jolie as well. Despite the silence he carries regarding his relationship, it is apparent that Newman plays an important role in Akala’s life. She also co-founded a production company called Immovable Studios with the rapper.

On the other hand, despite filing for divorce in 2016, Jolie and Pitt are actively trying to finalize it. The two are yet to settle negotiations on child custody.