Angelina Jolie defended free speech and said she no longer recognizes the United States while promoting her new film Couture at the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain. She called the current political climate “very, very heavy times,” warning against restrictions on personal expression. Jolie sparked debate online. Some praised her comments, others dismissed them as irrelevant. Her remarks aren’t surprising—she’s long been politically outspoken. She spent two decades working with the UN refugee agency, visited the White House to support the Violence Against Women Act, and has met with world leaders. She’s also been critical of Donald Trump’s policies, especially on refugees.