Angelina Jolie, 49, unveils dramatic new look at Hollywood screening of her latest film Maria

ANGELINA Jolie waves hello to a new look at a Hollywood screening of her latest film, Maria.

The star, 49 — who swapped straight locks for curls — is tipped for an Oscar as opera legend Maria Callas.

The Sun recently reported that Jolie had been on a string of secret dates in London as her romance with British hip-hop star Akala heated up.

The icon sneaked the 40-year-old rapper into her hotel suite during her trip to the capital this month.

They spent two nights holed up there before having dinner at members’ club Soho House following the premiere of Maria.

A source said: “Angelina and Akala had been secretly spending nights together at her London hotel The Corinthia.

“Angelina arrived at the hotel via the loading bay at around 8pm on Wednesday before being joined by Akala at around 10pm.

“The pair spent Wednesday and Thursday night together inside the hotel and did not leave.

“Akala was sneaked out of the hotel via one of Angelina’s cars — a couple of hours before the BFI film premiere for her new movie.

“They are using separate cars and secret entrances to keep their relationship under wraps, but it’s the real deal.”

Angelina was in London to promote the film, about opera singer Maria Callas.

Both she and Akala attended Friday’s premiere at the Southbank Centre, although they arrived separately.