Close-up portrait of Angelina Jolie with long hair and red lipstick in a fur garment

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Angelina Jolie

Born

June 4, 1975

Died
Birthplace

Los Angeles, California, US

Age

51 Years Old

Horoscope

Gemini

Who Is Angelina Jolie?

Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian known for her intense on-screen presence and passionate advocacy. Her career consistently blends blockbuster success with deeply personal projects.

She garnered widespread attention for her Oscar-winning portrayal in the 1999 drama Girl, Interrupted, captivating audiences with a powerful, uninhibited performance. This early role firmly established her as a formidable dramatic talent.

Full NameAngelina Jolie
GenderFemale
Height5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Relationship StatusDivorced
Net Worth$120 million
NationalityAmerican, Cambodian
EthnicityGerman, Slovak, Dutch, French Canadian
EducationLee Strasberg Theatre Institute, Beverly Hills High School, New York University
FatherJon Voight
MotherMarcheline Bertrand
SiblingsJames Haven
KidsMaddox Chivan, Pax Thien, Zahara Marley, Shiloh Nouvel, Knox Léon, Vivienne Marcheline

Early Life and Education

Raised in Los Angeles by her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, Angelina Jolie grew up immersed in the film world, often watching movies with her brother, James Haven. Her parents, Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, both actors, influenced her early interest in the craft.

Jolie later enrolled at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, where she honed her acting skills in stage productions, and attended Beverly Hills High School. She also studied directing and screenwriting during night classes at New York University.

Notable Relationships

A string of high-profile romances has marked Angelina Jolie’s personal life, including marriages to actors Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton. Her twelve-year relationship with Brad Pitt garnered intense media scrutiny, becoming one of Hollywood’s most talked-about pairings.

Jolie shares six children—Maddox Chivan, Pax Thien, Zahara Marley, Shiloh Nouvel, Knox Léon, and Vivienne Marcheline—with Pitt, with whom she co-parents following their divorce. She has not publicly confirmed another romantic partner since.

Career Highlights

Angelina Jolie’s acting career launched with compelling performances in films like Hackers and the acclaimed television biopic Gia, for which she earned a Golden Globe Award. She secured an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful role in Girl, Interrupted, solidifying her early critical success. Her status as a global star amplified with blockbusters such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, films that collectively grossed billions worldwide.

Beyond film, Jolie has channeled her influence into significant humanitarian work, serving as a Special Envoy for the UNHCR since 2012. She co-founded the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative in 2012 and established the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation in Cambodia to combat rural poverty and conserve wildlife.

To date, Jolie has collected two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award for producing, cementing her as a fixture in modern pop culture.

Signature Quote

“I don’t believe in guilt, I believe in living as full a life as possible.”

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