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Angelina Jolie (born Angelina Jolie Voight on June 4, 1975) is an acclaimed American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globes, and has often been one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses.

Jolie made her screen debut alongside her father, Jon Voight, in Lookin’ to Get Out (1982). Her film career began in earnest with Cyborg 2 (1993) and her first leading role in Hackers (1995). She gained wider recognition with her roles in George Wallace (1997) and Gia (1998), winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted (1999). Jolie became a household name with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and continued her success with Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Wanted (2008), and Salt (2010). She received acclaim for her performances in A Mighty Heart (2007) and Changeling (2008), the latter earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Her commercial successes include Maleficent (2014) and its 2019 sequel, as well as the Kung Fu Panda series (2008-2016). She also directed and wrote several films, including In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011), Unbroken (2014), and First They Killed My Father (2017).

Jolie is known for her humanitarian efforts, advocating for conservation, education, and women’s rights. As a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, she has visited refugee camps and war zones globally. She has received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and was made an honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.

Jolie has been cited as one of the most powerful and influential people in American entertainment and as one of the world’s most beautiful women. Her personal life, including her relationships and health, has been widely covered in the media. She has six children with her ex-husband Brad Pitt and has been previously married to Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton.

Early Life and Education

Angelina Jolie Voight was born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, to actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. She has a brother, James Haven, and is the niece of singer-songwriter Chip Taylor and geologist Barry Voight. Raised by her mother after her parents’ separation, Jolie developed an early interest in acting. She trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and attended Beverly Hills High School before transferring to Moreno High School, where she became known as a punk outsider. She struggled with self-harm, eating disorders, and drug use during her teens and early twenties.

Jolie’s relationship with her father has been tumultuous, marked by periods of estrangement and reconciliation. After her mother’s death in 2007, she and Voight eventually mended their relationship.

Career

Early Work (1991–1997)

Jolie’s professional film career began with Cyborg 2 (1993), followed by Hackers (1995), which became a cult favorite. She appeared in several independent films and music videos during this period, slowly gaining recognition.

Rise to Prominence (1998–2000)

Jolie’s breakthrough came with George Wallace (1997) and Gia (1998), earning her Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination. Her role in Girl, Interrupted (1999) won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in the commercially successful Gone in 60 Seconds (2000).

Worldwide Recognition (2001–2004)

Jolie achieved international fame with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). She continued to star in a variety of films, including Original Sin (2001) and Life or Something Like It (2002), and reprised her role in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003).

Established Actress (2005–2010)

Jolie starred opposite Brad Pitt in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), a major box office hit. She received acclaim for A Mighty Heart (2007) and voiced characters in the Kung Fu Panda series. Changeling (2008) brought her another Academy Award nomination, and she found success with the action films Wanted (2008) and Salt (2010).

Jolie’s career, marked by her versatility and humanitarian efforts, has established her as a significant figure in both film and global activism.