How Did Angelina Jolie Land The Role Of Lara Croft In 'Tomb Raider'?

Angelina Jolie is one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood, but even she did not receive any special treatment while auditioning for the role of Lara Croft in "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider." Instead, Jolie's troubled past spoke for itself. In the excerpt written by "Tomb Raider" executive Sherry Lansing for The Hollywood Reporter, it was revealed that Jolie's troubled past was what helped her get cast in the 2001 movie. "This troubled and dangerous aspect in her reputation actually helped the character," director Simon West said in "Leading Lady: Sherry Lansing and the Making of a Hollywood Groundbreaker." West also recalled Jolie's determination to play the lead role in the movie. At that time, the award-winning actress just won an Oscar for "Girl, Interrupted."