Angelina Jolie

Date of Birth: June 4, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Angelina Jolie Voight, known professionally as Angelina Jolie, is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, she is the daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. Jolie made her screen debut as a child alongside her father in “Lookin’ to Get Out” (1982) but her film career began in earnest a decade later with the low-budget production “Cyborg 2” (1993). She achieved wider fame with her portrayal of the video game heroine Lara Croft in “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” (2001), which cemented her status as a leading Hollywood actress. Over the years, Jolie has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Girl, Interrupted” (1999), and three Golden Globe Awards. Beyond her acting career, she has directed and produced various films, including “In the Land of Blood and Honey” (2011) and “Unbroken” (2014). Jolie is also renowned for her humanitarian efforts. She has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and later as a Special Envoy. Her humanitarian work has taken her to war zones and refugee camps around the world, and she has been a vocal advocate for various causes, including education, women’s rights, and conservation.

5 Interesting Facts about Angelina Jolie

1. Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive double mastectomy in 2013 after discovering she carried a gene that increased her risk of developing breast cancer.

2. She has a pilot’s license and owns a small aircraft, which she enjoys flying.

3. Jolie has been involved in over 60 missions for the UNHCR, visiting countries like Sierra Leone, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

4. She was named the world’s most powerful celebrity in 2009 by Forbes.

5. Her directorial debut, “In the Land of Blood and Honey,” was set in the Bosnian War and received critical acclaim for its poignant portrayal of the conflict.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Angelina Jolie

1. “If I make a fool of myself, who cares? I’m not frightened by anyone’s perception of me.”

2. “Different is good. When someone tells you that you are different, smile and hold your head up and be proud.”

3. “I think we all want justice and equality, a chance for a life with meaning.”

4. “When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers, I kind of wanted to be a vampire.”

5. “Make bold choices and make mistakes. It’s all those things that add up to the person you become.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Angelina Jolie’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be approximately $120 million.

Children

Angelina Jolie has six children: three biological and three adopted. Her children are Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt (born 2001, adopted from Cambodia), Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt (born 2005, adopted from Ethiopia), Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt (born 2006, biological), Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt (born 2003, adopted from Vietnam), and twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt (born 2008, biological). Jolie has been very open about her children and often includes them in her humanitarian missions and travels.