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Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1975-06-04

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Angelina Jolie

Biography

Angelina Jolie DCMG (/dʒoʊˈliː/ joh-LEE; 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 $6.9 billion worldwide. She has been named Hollywood's highest-paid 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 low-budget 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. Jolie's 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 (2008–2016). 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 women's 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 world's 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 CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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The Daily Show

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The Daily Show

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The View

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Anderson Cooper 360°

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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Good Day Live

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Golden Globe Awards

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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

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GMTV

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Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

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