Angelina Jolie – Full Biography
Basic Information
- Full Name: Angelina Jolie Voight
- Date of Birth: June 4, 1975
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress, Filmmaker, Humanitarian
- Years Active: 1982–present
- Notable Titles: Academy Award-winning Actress, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Human Rights Activist
Early Life & Education
Angelina Jolie was born to actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. She grew up in Los Angeles and developed an interest in acting at a young age. She trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and later studied at New York University. Her childhood was marked by struggles with self-esteem, and she was known for her rebellious nature.
Career Highlights
Early Career (1982–1998)
- Made her debut as a child in the 1982 film Lookin’ to Get Out, which starred her father.
- Gained recognition with her role in Hackers (1995).
- Won a Golden Globe for George Wallace (1997) and Gia (1998).
Breakthrough & Stardom (1999–2005)
- Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted (1999).
- Achieved global fame as Lara Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001).
- Starred in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) alongside Brad Pitt, which was a huge commercial success.
Established Career (2006–2015)
- Voiced Tigress in the Kung Fu Panda franchise (2008–present).
- Directed her first film, In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011).
- Starred in Salt (2010), The Tourist (2010), and Maleficent (2014).
- Directed Unbroken (2014) and First They Killed My Father (2017).
Recent Projects (2016–present)
- Reprised her role in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019).
- Starred in Marvel’s Eternals (2021).
- Continues working on humanitarian projects and upcoming films.
Personal Life
- Marriages:
- Jonny Lee Miller (1996–1999)
- Billy Bob Thornton (2000–2003)
- Brad Pitt (2014–2019)
- Children: 6 (three biological and three adopted)
- Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.
- Philanthropy:
- Worked extensively with UNHCR as a Goodwill Ambassador and Special Envoy.
- Founded the Jolie-Pitt Foundation for humanitarian aid.
- Advocates for refugee rights, women’s rights, and conservation efforts.
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award: Best Supporting Actress (Girl, Interrupted)
- Three Golden Globe Awards
- Two Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (2013)
- Honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG) by Queen Elizabeth II (2014)
Net Worth & Influence
- Estimated net worth: Over $120 million.
- One of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses.
- Known for her influence in global humanitarian work and cinema.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z2e40yQ6d4&pp=ygUZYW5nZWxpbmEgam9saWUgbGlmZSBzdG9yeQ%3D%3D
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/angelinajolie/?hl=en
