They sparked unlikely romance rumours earlier this month when Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie and Normal People star, Paul Mescal, were spotted having a cosy coffee together in a London cafe.
The 47-year-old mum-of-six, was snapped chatting with the hunky actor after watching him perform in A Streetcar Named Desire at the adjoining theatre.
Their meet-up came just weeks after Paul, 26, split from his rumoured fiancée, singer Phoebe Bridgers, 28.
And while pals say their coffee date was platonic, insiders reveal Angelina – who split from estranged husband, Brad Pitt, 59, in 2016 – has become quietly infatuated with the Irish heartthrob.
A source says, “Ange was a huge fan of Normal People and became obsessed with Paul, following his career closely and even writing to him to congratulate him on his role and telling him how much she admired his performance.
“They stayed in contact, and when she got in touch to say she was coming to watch him in his new play with her 16-year-old daughter, Shiloh, he was the one who initiated the coffee afterwards, which she was incredibly excited by.
“With Shiloh being a keen actress, she thought it would also be a great opportunity for her to talk to another young actor and get some advice. Ange was very impressed with how charming Paul was.”
Aside from being romantically linked to singer The Weeknd last year, the Maleficent star has remained largely single since her split from Brad in 2016.