During their conversation, Maltin asked Jolie about her experience being nominated for and winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2000. “I’m trying to think about how much I’m going to share right now,” Jolie said.

Angelina Jolie's history with the Oscars predates her winning the first time. At the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 5, the Maria star discussed an emotional family memory linked to the night Hollywood chooses its finest.

During a conversation with critic Leonard Maltin at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Wednesday, Angelina Jolie -- the actress -- who accepted the Maltin Modern Master Award -- got candid about her family's history with the Academy Awards.

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The 49-year-old actress began by recalling the year her father, Jon Voight, won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Coming Home' in 1979.