Angelina Jolie

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Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie (/dʒoʊˈliː/ joh-LEE; born Angelina Jolie Voight, /ˈvɔɪt/; June 4, 1975) is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. The recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award and three Golden Globe Awards, she has been named Hollywood's highest-paid actress multiple times. Her film career began in earnest in the 1980s and her fame continued with roles in various action films and dramas. Jolie is known for her humanitarian efforts, promoting causes such as 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. Jolie is a mother of three biological and three adopted children. She has been divorced from actors Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, and Brad Pitt.

Born as Angelina Jolie Voight on June 4, 1975, at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California, to actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. Jolie has been active in the film industry from 1982 to present. She holds citizenships of both the United States and Cambodia. First recognized as an actress, she also became known as a filmmaker and humanitarian. She has been married thrice; to Jonny Lee Miller (m. 1996; div. 2000), Billy Bob Thornton (m. 2000; div. 2003), and Brad Pitt (m. 2014; div. 2019). Jolie is the mother to six children, three of whom were adopted internationally.

33 movies
13 nominations

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Learn more about Angelina Jolie, including their biography, filmography, and personal life. Find out about their early career, major achievements, and the impact they've had on the film industry.


Given Name: Angelina Jolie Voight

Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Citizenship: United States, Cambodia

Birthday: June 4, 1975

Occupations: Actress, filmmaker, humanitarian

Years Active: 1982-present

Children: 6

Spouses: Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, Brad Pitt

Explore the awards and nominations Angelina Jolie has received throughout their career.


82nd Golden Globe Awards 2025

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Breaking the Silence: The Maria Soledad Case

30th Critics' Choice Awards 2025

71st British Academy Film Awards 2018

Nomination

Best Film Not in the English Language

First They Killed My Father

20th Critics' Choice Awards 2015

Nomination

Best Director

Unbroken

81st Academy Awards 2009

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Changeling

62nd British Academy Film Awards 2009

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Changeling

14th Critics' Choice Awards 2009

Nomination

Best Actress

Changeling

15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

Changeling

13th Critics' Choice Awards 2008

Nomination

Best Actress

A Mighty Heart

14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards 2008

Nomination

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role

A Mighty Heart

72nd Academy Awards 2000

Win

Actress in a Supporting Role

Girl, Interrupted

5th Critics' Choice Awards 2000

Win

Best Supporting Actress

Girl, Interrupted

6th Screen Actors Guild Awards 2000

Win

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Girl, Interrupted

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