In Maleficent (2014), Angelina Jolie chose her daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, to play young Princess Aurora because most child actors were terrified of her dramatic look—horns, prosthetic cheekbones, claws, and all. Vivienne, however, didn’t flinch, making her an ideal choice for the part. Jolie noted that she and Brad Pitt hadn’t planned for their children to act, but five-year-old Vivienne’s comfort around her transformed the situation. The casting choice, made out of practicality, added a swe

Angelina Jolie had her daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, play a young version of Princess Aurora in Maleficent because other child actors were scared of Jolie in her full costume. Vivienne was the only child who was not afraid of her mother's Maleficent makeup, which was a requirement for the role. #maleficent #MaleficentVibes #movieclips #movietime | Renelyn C. Olimba-Alburo

Angelina Jolie and Michelle Pfeiffer face off in the new trailer for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. | Rotten Tomatoes