Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie DCMG dʒoʊˈliː johLEE born Angelina Jolie Voight vɔɪt VOYT on June 4 1975 is an American actress filmmaker and humanitarian She is the recipient of numerous accolades including an Academy Award a Tony Award and three Golden Globe Awards Films in which she has appeared have grossed over 69 billion worldwide She has been named Hollywoods highestpaid actress multiple times Jolie made her screen debut as a child alongside her father Jon Voight in Lookin to Get Out 1982 Her film career began in earnest a decade later with the lowbudget production Cyborg 2 1993 followed by her first leading role in Hackers 1995 After starring in the television films George Wallace 1997 and Gia 1998 Jolie won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1999 drama Girl Interrupted Her portrayal of the titular heroine in Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2001 established her as a leading lady Jolies commercial success continued with roles in the action films Mr Mrs Smith 2005 Wanted 2008 and Salt 2010 as well as in the fantasy films Maleficent 2014 and Maleficent Mistress of Evil 2019 and the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Eternals 2021 Jolie gained critical praise for her dramatic performances in A Mighty Heart 2007 Changeling 2008 which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and Maria 2024 She also had voice roles in the animated films Shark Tale 2004 and the Kung Fu Panda franchise 20082016 As a filmmaker Jolie directed and wrote the war dramas In the Land of Blood and Honey 2011 Unbroken 2014 First They Killed My Father 2017 and Without Blood 2024 She also produced the musical The Outsiders 2024 which won the Tony Award for Best Musical Jolie is known for her humanitarian efforts The causes she promotes include conservation education and womens rights She has been noted for her advocacy on behalf of refugees as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees She has undertaken field missions to refugee camps and war zones worldwide In addition to receiving a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award among other honors Jolie was made an honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George DCMG As a public figure Jolie has been cited as one of the most powerful and influential people in the American entertainment industry She has been cited as the worlds most beautiful woman by various publications Her personal life including her relationships and health has been the subject of widespread attention Jolie is divorced from actors Jonny Lee Miller Billy Bob Thornton and Brad Pitt She has six children with Pitt Description above from the Wikipedia article Angelina Jolie licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia