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Angelina Jolie Reveals Mastectomy Scars in TIME France Feature

She uses the photo interview to call for affordable BRCA screening.

Overview

  • Photos showing her preventive surgery scars will appear in the new TIME France issue slated for December 18.
  • "I share these scars with many women I love," she says, describing the decision as an act of solidarity and encouragement.
  • She argues that genetic testing and preventive options should be accessible regardless of income or where a person lives.
  • Jolie underwent a prophylactic double mastectomy in 2013 and later had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed after testing positive for a BRCA1 mutation.
  • Coverage reiterates her breast cancer risk was estimated at about 87% before surgery and under five percent afterward, and she ties the disclosure to promoting Couture, a film expected in France in early 2026.