Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She was born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, and began her acting career in the 1990s, gaining popularity for her roles in films such as “Hackers” and “Gia.”
Jolie has since become one of the most prominent actresses in Hollywood, receiving critical acclaim and numerous awards for her performances in movies like “Girl, Interrupted,” “Changeling,” and “Maleficent.” She has also directed several films, including “In the Land of Blood and Honey” and “Unbroken.”
Apart from her acting and filmmaking career, Jolie is well-known for her humanitarian work. She has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) since 2001 and has undertaken field missions to refugee camps around the world. She has also advocated for various human rights causes, including the prevention of sexual violence in conflict zones.
Jolie has six children, three of whom are adopted from different countries. She was previously married to actors Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton before marrying Brad Pitt in 2014. However, the couple separated in 2016 and their divorce was finalized in 2019.