Jolie Enraged as Kidman 'Steals' Her Crime Series Role

Nicole Kidman«s new role in the crime project »Scarpetta« has reignited the long-standing rivalry with Angelina Jolie. According to media reports, Jolie, who dreamed of playing the lead herself, is furious and claims the project was »stolen« from her.

Insiders claim that Jolie is angry because Kidman has been more astute in the modern realities of the film industry. «Angelina lives in her own little world and doesn»t strive to secure the support of key Hollywood players, unlike Nicole,« explained a source.

According to the same source, Kidman has built a powerful television empire over recent years, producing hits such as «Big Little Lies», «The Undoing», «Nine Perfect Strangers», «The Perfect Couple», «Lioness», and «Expats». This helped her outmaneuver her competitor for the role.

The conflict between the actresses dates back to 2005, when Jolie replaced Kidman in the film «Mr. & Mrs. Smith» alongside Brad Pitt. «Both emerged on the scene around the same time, but Angelina is from a Hollywood family, while Nicole is an Australian who made her own way, catching Tom Cruise»s attention,« explained the source.

Moreover, Jolie allegedly cannot forgive Kidman for supporting Jennifer Aniston in the protracted feud over Pitt. «Angelina still hasn»t come to terms with the fact that Nicole was on Jen«s side,» noted an insider.

«Nicole isn»t resting on her laurels and is already preparing to return to the «Big Little Lies» universe with Reese Witherspoon,« added the source. For Jolie, however, losing the Scarpetta role has been a painful blow.