Here’s a detailed history of Angelina Jolie, one of the most famous and influential actresses, filmmakers, and humanitarian figures in the world:
🌟 Early Life
- Full Name: Angelina Jolie Voight
- Born: June 4, 1975
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Parents: Jon Voight (Oscar-winning actor) and Marcheline Bertrand (actress)
- Sibling: James Haven (actor and producer)
Her parents separated when she was very young, and she was raised primarily by her mother. Growing up around Hollywood influenced her passion for acting early on.
🎭 Early Career and Breakthrough
- Jolie studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and later attended film school.
- First film appearance: As a child in Lookin’ to Get Out (1982), alongside her father.
- First leading role: Cyborg 2 (1993) – a low-budget sci-fi film.
- Breakthrough: Hackers (1995), where she played Kate “Acid Burn” Libby — a cult classic that gave her major attention.
💥 Rise to Stardom (Late 1990s)
- 1997: Starred in George Wallace (TV film) – won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.
- 1998: Played supermodel Gia Carangi in Gia (HBO film) – won a Golden Globe, SAG Award, and earned major critical acclaim.
- 1999: Starred in Girl, Interrupted opposite Winona Ryder — her performance as Lisa Rowe, a rebellious psychiatric patient, won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
🎬 2000s: Global Fame
- 2001: Became an international superstar as Lara Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
- 2003: Reprised the role in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.
- 2004: Appeared in Taking Lives, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, and voiced Master Tigress in Kung Fu Panda (later sequels too).
- 2005: Starred in Mr. & Mrs. Smith alongside Brad Pitt — one of her most iconic films, which also sparked their real-life romance.
- 2007–2010: Starred in powerful roles in A Mighty Heart (as journalist Mariane Pearl), Wanted, and Salt.
- 2008: Played in Changeling (directed by Clint Eastwood) — earned another Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
🎥 2010s: Directing & Humanitarian Focus
- Shifted her focus toward directing and humanitarian work.
- Directorial works:
- In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011) – about the Bosnian War
- Unbroken (2014) – the story of Olympian Louis Zamperini
- By the Sea (2015) – starred with Brad Pitt
- First They Killed My Father (2017) – based on Cambodian genocide, co-produced with Netflix (critically acclaimed, especially in Southeast Asia).
- 2014: Starred as Maleficent in Disney’s live-action Maleficent, a massive global hit.
- 2019: Returned for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
- 2021: Appeared in Marvel’s Eternals as Thena.
💖 Personal Life
- Marriages:
- Jonny Lee Miller (1996–1999)
- Billy Bob Thornton (2000–2003)
- Brad Pitt (2014–2019) – They were known as “Brangelina.”
- Children: Six (three biological, three adopted) – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.
- Deeply involved in humanitarian work, focusing on refugees and global education.
🌍 Humanitarian Work
- Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and later Special Envoy.
- Has visited refugee camps worldwide, including Cambodia, Syria, Sudan, and Afghanistan.
- Founded multiple charities, including:
- Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation (Cambodia-based environmental and community work)
- Education Partnership for Children of Conflict
- Recognized with multiple humanitarian awards, including:
- Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (2013)
- Honorary Damehood (2014, from Queen Elizabeth II)
🏆 Awards & Honors
- Academy Award: Best Supporting Actress (Girl, Interrupted)
- 3 Golden Globes
- 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (Oscar’s humanitarian honor)
👑 Legacy
- Renowned for her versatility — from action films to deep dramas.
- Respected globally for her humanitarian leadership, especially in refugee rights.
- Continues acting, producing, and advocating for women’s and children’s rights.
Would you like me to make a year-by-year timeline of her biggest movies and awards — similar to a filmography chart showing her career evolution?