Angelina Jolie Shares Her Idea of 'Beautiful' Faith

"there's something greater than all of us," she said.

ByABC News
December 31, 2014, 10:43 AM
Angelina Jolie poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Unbroken in London, Nov. 25, 2014.
Angelina Jolie poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Unbroken in London, Nov. 25, 2014.
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— -- Angelina Jolie doesn't know what to call it, but admits she believes there is something greater out there.

"I don't know if there's a name for that -– religion or faith -– just that there's something greater than all of us, and it's uniting and beautiful," she told People magazine when talking about her new film "Unbroken."

The movie was inspired by the late Louis Zamperini, a World War II vet, who died at 97 earlier this year and really touched Jolie's life.

The actress, 39, shared with the magazine what he taught her while filming her inspirational movie.

"When there is an obstacle, you have to rise to the challenge, not be overwhelmed by it," she said.

She continued, "And we're not alone in the world."