Angelina Jolie
Actress, Filmmaker, Humanitarian
Biography
Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian who has become one of the most recognizable and influential figures in Hollywood and beyond. Born on 1975-06-04, in Los Angeles, California, to actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, Jolie grew up surrounded by the entertainment industry but developed her own unique path to stardom. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Jolie is known for her versatility as an actress, having portrayed a wide range of characters from action heroes to dramatic leads. Beyond her acting career, she has made significant contributions as a filmmaker, directing and writing several acclaimed films. However, Jolie is equally famous for her extensive humanitarian work, particularly her advocacy for refugees and displaced people as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. She has traveled to over 30 countries, including many war zones, to raise awareness and support for humanitarian causes. Jolie's dual identity as both a Hollywood superstar and a dedicated humanitarian has made her a global icon who uses her platform to make a positive impact on the world.
Early Life
Angelina Jolie Voight was born on 1975-06-04, at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She was born to famous actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, which meant she grew up in the entertainment industry from a very young age. Jolie has an older brother named James Haven, who is also an actor. Her family background is diverse - on her fathers side, she has British and Slovak ancestry, while on her mothers side, she has Dutch and Canadian heritage. Jolie's parents divorced when she was very young, and she primarily lived with her mother and brother. Despite her familys connections to Hollywood, Jolie had a challenging childhood and struggled with feelings of insecurity. She attended several schools, including the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York, where she studied acting. Jolie made her first film appearance at the age of 7, appearing alongside her father in the movie "Lookin' to Get Out" in 1982. However, she didn't pursue acting seriously at that time. Instead, she focused on modeling and later attended New York University, where she studied filmmaking. It wasn't until the early 1990s that Jolie decided to pursue acting as a full-time career, starting with small roles in independent films before gradually building her reputation as a serious actress.
Career
Angelina Jolie started acting in the early 1990s. She had small parts in movies like "Cyborg 2" and "Hackers." She became famous after playing model Gia Carangi in the 1998 TV movie "Gia." Critics loved her work, and she won a Golden Globe. A year later, she won an Oscar for her role in "Girl, Interrupted." This win showed people she was a talented actor.
In 2001, she turned into a worldwide star by playing Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider." The movie made a lot of money and turned her into an action hero. During the 2000s, she stayed popular with hits like "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Wanted," and "Salt." She soon became one of the best-paid women in Hollywood. She also did well in serious stories like "A Mighty Heart" and "Changeling."
Besides acting, Jolie directs her own films. She started with "In the Land of Blood and Honey" and later made "Unbroken" and "First They Killed My Father." Recently, she finished directing "Without Blood." She also lends her voice to characters, such as the tiger in "Kung Fu Panda." Her movies have made over $6.9 billion. She is known for being able to do many different types of work and picking stories that matter.
Personal Life
People have followed Angelina Jolie’s private life for a long time. She married three actors: Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, and Brad Pitt. Her final marriage to Pitt became very famous.
Jolie has six children. Three were born to her and Pitt: Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne. She also took in three children from other countries: Maddox from Cambodia, Pax from Vietnam, and Zahara from Ethiopia. She often says that being a mother changed how she looks at the world.
In 2013, she had surgery to remove her breasts. She did this because a gene test showed she was very likely to get cancer. Her choice helped other women learn about health tests. Jolie also talks openly about her past battles with sadness and hurting herself.
Even though she is a star, she tries to give her kids a quiet life away from cameras. She puts her family first while she works and helps people in need.
Fun Facts
She knows how to fly small planes.
In 2001, she began working for the UN to help refugees and stayed for over twenty years.
She became a citizen of Cambodia because of her long-term charity work there.
She had surgery to remove both breasts in 2013 to stop cancer before it could start.
She takes professional photos and has put out books of her work.
She speaks many languages, such as French, Khmer, and Dari.
She has many tattoos that stand for important parts of her life.
She is a distant relative of a past leader of the Netherlands.
She got a mark above her right eye during a fight with a knife when she was young.
She follows the Buddhist faith and travels to its holy sites across the globe.
She protects animals and helps groups that save nature.
She has won many prizes for helping people, including a top honor from the Oscars.
The Queen of England gave her a special title in 2013 for her hard work.
She knows how to fight well and has learned many different styles.
She likes weapons and has kept a group of knives since she was a child.
She acts as a godmother to several kids.
She makes movies that show the hard lives of people around the world.
She helps a school in London that studies the safety of women.
She has gone to over 30 countries to meet people who had to flee their homes.
She is a very distant member of the old French royal family.
She feels scared in tiny planes even though she can fly them herself.
She went to school for cooking and likes to make meals for her kids.
She loves reading and buys old, hard-to-find books.
She gives money and time to help schools worldwide.
