HOLLYWOOD’s golden girl Angelina Jolie dazzles in a gleaming dress as she admits her divorce led to her stepping back from acting.

The screen star, 48, split from husband Brad Pitt, 59, in 2016 which has resulted in a “dark” period of her life.

Angelina Jolie split from husband Brad Pitt in 2016Credit: Annie Leibovitz/Vogue

After her divorce Angelina did less film workCredit: Rex

As part of a digital cover story for Vogue, she said: “I feel a bit down these days. I don’t feel like I’ve been myself for a decade, in a way, which I don’t want to get into.”

Speaking about her six children, she added: “I think, recently, I would’ve gone under in a much darker way had I not wanted to live for them.”

During her career she has starred in movies including Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Mr & Mrs Smith but said she will no longer spend too much time away from home as she is a single parent.

Angelina said she started doing less film work “seven years ago, only taking jobs that didn’t require long shoots.

“We had a lot of healing to do. We’re still finding our footing.”

In March, The Sun revealed Angelina Jolie was preparing to branch out into something completely different — by launching a clothing and jewellery brand.

We revealed the Maleficent star has applied for a global trademark for the business, which she has named Atelier Jolie.

A source said: “Angelina has been working on this project for well over a year and she hopes the trademark will be approved so she can move forward in her new venture.

“The trademark covers everything from custom-made jewellery to couture clothing and tailoring.

“She is a huge advocate for sustainable fashion and this is something the brand will have a major focus on.

“The plan is still very much in its infancy but the wheels are in motion.”

Angelina poses on the cover of Vogue magazineCredit: Annie Leibovitz/Vogue