Angelina Jolie Biography
- Full Name: Angelina Jolie Voight
- Born: June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Parents: Actor Jon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand
- Siblings: Brother James Haven
Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, renowned for her roles in various critically acclaimed films and her extensive charity work. She is known for her advocacy for human rights, particularly in relation to refugees, and has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Age: 49 (as of 2024)
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
Weight: Approximately 120 pounds (54 kg)
Career Highlights:
Angelina Jolie began her acting career in the mid-1990s, but it was her role in Girl, Interrupted (1999), which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, that catapulted her to international stardom. She is also known for her portrayal of Lara Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and its sequel. Other notable films include:
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
- A Mighty Heart (2007)
- Maleficent (2014)
- By the Sea (2015)
- First They Killed My Father (2017)
In addition to acting, Jolie has directed and produced films, including Unbroken (2014) and First They Killed My Father (2017).
Family:
- Father: Jon Voight (Actor)
- Mother: Marcheline Bertrand (Actress, passed away in 2007)
- Children: She has six children, three of whom were adopted internationally. Her children include Maddox Chivan (Cambodia), Pax Thien (Vietnam), Zahara Marley (Ethiopia), Shiloh Nouvel (biological daughter with Brad Pitt), and twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline (biological children with Brad Pitt).
- Ex-husbands: Jonny Lee Miller (1996–1999), Billy Bob Thornton (2000–2003), Brad Pitt (2014–2016).
Net Worth:
Angelina Jolie’s net worth is estimated to be around $120 million, derived from her acting career, directorial work, and various business ventures. She also earns from her humanitarian activities and book deals.
Jolie is considered one of the most influential and highest-paid actresses in Hollywood, known not just for her talent, but also for her activism and public advocacy.