Chickenpox Angelina Jolie announces appointments

Chickenpox: Angelina Jolie announces appointments

14/12/2014

The American actress Angelina Jolie suffers from chicken pox. The Hollywood star therefore had to cancel all interviews and advertising dates for her new movie. The disease, which is usually benign in children, can lead to dangerous complications in adults.

Illness shortly before the film starts
Just before the start of her new movie „Unbrocken“ is Hollywood star Angelina Jolie (39) suffering from chickenpox. The news agency dpa reports that the American actress canceled all planned interviews and advertising dates for her directorial work in the coming days. „I will stay home, itch and miss all“ Jolie said in a short video. According to the news agency AFP, the actress explained in the video clip, in which she is seen with the typical appearance of chickenpox patients: „I just want to be honest and clear why I will miss the 'Unbroken' events in the coming days“. The film „Unbrocken“, was directed by Jolie, is about the US Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini, who survived after a plane crash in World War II in a dinghy and Japanese captivity. It will be released in cinemas in the USA on December 25th and in Germany in mid-January.

Teething is usually more severe in adults
Chickenpox is one of the most common childhood diseases and is extremely contagious. The most typical symptom that indicates this infectious disease is a red, itchy rash. In addition to this, fever, headache and body aches occur. While chickenpox is usually benign in children, it is often severe in adults. Common complications of adulthood include meningitis, hepatitis, pneumonia or severe gastrointestinal disorders. The typical symptoms such as fever and rash are usually more severe in adults. (Ad)