Angelina Jolie confirms her retirement from acting

Angelina Jolie has confirmed her plans to retire from acting to focus on writing and directing.

In an interview with Du Jour magazine to promote her new film Unbroken, she said she “absolutely” planned to move permanently behind the camera, revealing she did not like being the centre of attention.
She said: “I’ve never been comfortable as an actor; I’ve never loved being in front of the camera,” ........ “I didn’t ever think I could direct, but I hope I’m able to have a career at it because I’m much happier.”