As a child, the famous actress had a natural and simple charm. In her teenage years, she embraced a non-conformist fashion sense before evolving into an elegant and refined woman today.
Angelina Jolie, born on June 4, 1975, comes from a family with a long-standing artistic background in Los Angeles, California (USA). Her mother was a renowned theater actress named Marcheline Bertrand, and her father is the Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight. With her parents’ exceptional talent, Jolie’s acting skills became apparent at a young age.
Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Jon Voight’s upbringing was far from serene. While he is recognized for his acting skills, Voight has a reputation for being promiscuous and left his wife when their child was only one year old. Voight’s mother, Mrs. Bertrand, had to raise both children by herself after the separation from her husband.
Ever since she was a child, Angelina Jolie has been stunningly beautiful and drew attention wherever she went. However, her upbringing without a father’s love contributed to her becoming a strong-willed and defiant individual. It’s safe to say that the spotlight has always been on her.
During her school years, she embraced a gothic fashion sense complete with black hair dye and tattoos. Despite her unconventional look, the actress still managed to radiate beauty and stood out among her peers as a unique and intriguing individual, earning her the attention of many male students who saw her as a “rare flower”.
During her younger days, Angelina Jolie possessed a natural and energetic beauty. She chose to distance herself from her father by rejecting his surname Voight and opting to use her middle name Jolie as her stage name instead. It was only after her mother’s demise in 2007 that the actress finally forgave and reconciled with her biological father.
During her time as a model and early acting career, Angelina Jolie lived a very unconventional and carefree lifestyle. Her way of living was so unusual that renowned journalist Ian Halperin referred to her sex life during that period as being quite complicated. When she was just 14 years old, she even allowed her boyfriend to live with her as if they were married, but their relationship only lasted for two years before ending.
Angelina Jolie is a committed lover once she falls for someone. She has previously gone through two controversial divorces with Jonny Lee Miller (1996-1999) and Billy Bob Thornton (2000-2003) before splitting from Brad Pitt. However, during those relationships, she maintained her personal style while being more affectionate and passionate towards her partners.
During a project with Jonny Lee Miller, both Angelina Jolie and Miller carried tiny vials filled with their adversary’s blood. On the other hand, Billy Bob Thornton had his name inked on his left arm and regularly flaunted it publicly. News outlets disclosed in 2013 that Jolie splurged a whopping 12.2 million pounds to obtain a heart-shaped island as Brad Pitt’s birthday present.
Jolie has her unique way of showing affection to her family members, which may seem unconventional to others. Her public display of affection towards her brother at the Golden Globe and Oscar awards ceremonies surprised many people. Additionally, she stirred up controversy when she gifted her 7-year-old son Maddox with a knife and revealed that her mother had taken her to purchase her first dagger when she was around 11 or 12 years old.
As time passed, Angelina Jolie’s rebellious side slowly faded away. Now, she is more well-known for her charitable work, her role as a goodwill ambassador for social causes, and her loving role as a mother of six children. Among them are three adopted children from foreign countries – Maddox from Cambodia, Pax Thien from Vietnam, and Zahara from Ethiopia – as well as three biological children, Shiloh, Knox (13), and Vivienne (10).
Lately, Jolie has explored directing and taken on projects that delve into serious topics like war. Her films, including Unbroken and First They Killed My Father, all convey powerful humanistic messages.
