ADVERTISEMENT
Bisexuality, in particular, was often misunderstood or dismissed. Media narratives frequently reduced it to a “phase” or portrayed it as attention-seeking behavior. Celebrities who spoke openly about fluid sexuality risked being stereotyped or sensationalized.
Her openness also challenged persistent myths about bisexuality, especially the false notion that attraction to more than one gender is indecisive or temporary. By acknowledging long-term emotional connections with women, Jolie helped validate bisexual experiences as real and meaningful.