Angelina Jolie lied to land role in 'Maria'?

Angelina Jolie made a shocking admission about how she landed a role in a biographical drama film, Maria.

The 49-year-old actress, who plays opera singer Maria Callas in the Golden Globe-nominated film, admitted that she had to lie about her singing skills when she was offered to play the legendary role in an interview with Variety.

“I had never sung. I had somebody once tell me I couldn’t sing or be a little dismissive when I was singing once,” Jolie said, adding, “And it really shut me down.”

The Salt actress went on to explain, “I never told anybody, but it was part of my life that I just blocked. And then when Pablo asked me to do this and asked me if I could sing, I lied.”

Angelina Jolie, who recently reached a divorce settlement with Brad Pitt, then added, "‘Can you ride a horse?’ ‘Yes.’ Obviously, nobody can sing like Maria. No one. But I’ll do my best."

Directed by Pablo Larraín, Maria follows the seven days before the legendary singer’s death in 1977 Paris as she reflects on her life and career.