Born on June 4th, 1975, in Los Angeles, Angelina Jolie is a multifaceted talent whose career spans acting, directing, and humanitarian work. The daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, she began her acting career alongside her father, making her debut in the film Lookin’ to Get Out in 1982. Jolie made her breakthrough in the 1990s, starring in films such as Hackers (1995), George Wallace (1997), and Gia (1998), for which she won a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination. She gained widespread attention with her role in Girl, Interrupted (1999), earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, but it was her portrayal of the iconic action-heroine Lara Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) that catapulted her into global superstardom. Jolie’s filmography has continued to impress, with notable roles in films such as Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), A Mighty Heart (2007), Changeling (2008), and Maleficent (2014). With a directorial debut in 2011 with In the Land of Blood and Honey, she demonstrated her deep commitment to addressing global issues through cinema. As a matter of fact, Jolie became a passionate advocate for human rights, serving as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and later as a Special Envoy. Jolie is also known for her personal life, including her high-profile marriages to actors Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, and Brad Pitt, as well as her commitment to adopting children from around the world. As of today, she remains one of Hollywood’s most influential figures—both for her artistic achievements and her advocacy for global causes.
