Angelina Jolie, may be in the middle of a bitter divorce battle with her ex-husband Brad Pitt, but that has not stopped the new romance rumours from swirling online.
Following her high-profile split from her Hollywood star husband, Jolie has found herself being linked to British rapper and political activist Akala. The pair sparked speculation after being seen together in Italy during the Venice International Film Festival.
The rumour mill began to spin when Jolie and Akala, were spotted emerging from the same hotel in Italy. Their appearance together during such a high-profile event led to immediate speculation about a possible budding romantic relationship.
However, according to the Daily Mail, sources close to Jolie have been quick to clarify the nature of their connection, insisting that the pair are not romantically involved.
One source told People magazine that Jolie is just 'friends' with the activist, who has been in a relationship with his partner, Chanelle Newman. According to the report, she has also been spotted with the two in Italy.
Another insider told the portal that the two share a mutual passion for social and humanitarian causes and even did several collaborations over the years.
Despite reports from In Touch suggesting that Jolie had been privately seeing Akala for over a year, People's sources stated that the actress is "currently single and not dating seriously."
Meanwhile, Jolie’s bitter divorce battle with Pitt has been making headlines over the past weeks, with the actress candidly opening up about the toll her split has taken on her. The couple, who were once one of Hollywood's most celebrated pairs, separated in 2016 following a contentious incident on a plane. Jolie has since spoken about experiencing deep emotional 'pain and despair' over the past years.
