Stunning, smart and slightly insane, this Hollywood icon is known for romancing her costars, kissing her brother at the Oscars, exotic tattoos and commendable humanitarian efforts. The daughter of Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, she first garnered attention as a high-school computer wiz in the film
Hackers after which she married costar Jonny Lee Miller. Their marriage died in 1999 just when Jolie's career was heating up. She appeared in three films that year including the seriocomic
Pushing Tin which introduced her to hubby No. 2, Billy Bob Thornton, and the mental-institution drama
Girl, Interrupted, which earned her an Oscar. Subsequently, Jolie made a series of blockbusters (
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) and bombs (
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow), none of which made use of her considerable acting talents. After divorcing Thornton in 2003, Jolie devoted much of her time to working with refugees in impoverished countries and raising her adopted children. In 2005, around the time her action film
Mr. & Mrs. Smith was released, rumors circulated that she and recently separated costar Brad Pitt were having an affair. Although they refused to confirm the relationship, they remained tabloid cover stars for months until Jolie finally admitted in early 2006 that she was pregnant with his child.
Angelina Jolie Fast Facts:
- Is of Czech, French-Canadian, English and Iroquois ancestry.
- Made film debut in 1982's Lookin' to Get Out, which was written by and starred her father, Jon Voight.
- Studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute from age 11.
- Was interested in becoming an undertaker as a teen.
- Appeared in music videos for Meatloaf, Lenny Kravitz, Korn and the Rolling Stones.
- Began serving as a UN goodwill ambassador in 2001.
- Known for her exotic tattoos and impressive knife collection.
- Angelina Jolie Relationships:
- Billy Bob Thornton - Ex-husband
- Brad Pitt - Significant Other
- Chip Taylor - Uncle
- Jacqueline Bisset - Godparent
- James Haven - Brother
- Jon Voight - Father
- Jonny Lee Miller - Ex-husband
- Knox Leon Jolie-Pitt - Son
- Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt - Son
- Marcheline Bertrand - Mother
- Maximilian Schell - Godparent
- Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt - Son
- Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt - Daughter
- Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt - Daughter
- Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt - Daughter
- Angelina Jolie Awards:
- 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
- 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
- 1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
- 1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
- 2000 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
- 1999 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Winner
- 2008 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
- 2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
- 2008 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
- 2009 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Action Star - Winner
- 2005 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Action Star - Winner
- College:
- Attended New York University, New York, NY
