00:00Angelina Jolie Voight was born on June 4, 1975, in Lowe's Angels, California, USA.
00:08She is the daughter of John Voight, an Academy Award, winning actor and Martialine Bertrand, an actress and humanitarian.
00:17Jolie's parents separated when she was just one year old, and she was raised primarily by her mother, who inspired her love for movies.
00:24Growing up in Hollywood, Jolie often felt isolated and struggled with self-esteem.
00:31She attended the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and later Beverly Hills High School, where she developed an early passion for acting and humanitarian issues.
00:42Jolie began acting as a teenager, appearing in small productions and music videos.
00:47Her first film role came in Cyborg 2, 1993, followed by Hackers, 1995, which gave her cult recognition.
00:58Despite her talent, she battled personal struggles, including emotional challenges and a search for identity.
01:04Her breakthrough came with George Wallace, 1997, and Gia, 1998, the latter a powerful HBO biopic about supermodel Gia Kerengi.
01:17Her intense performance won her a Golden Globe Award and established her as one of Hollywood's most promising young actresses.
01:25In 1999, Jolie's role in Girl, Interrupted, earned her global acclaim and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
01:35She became known for her bold screen presence and emotional depth.
01:40Her major hits during this period include
01:42Gone in 60 Seconds, 2000
01:45Lara Croft, Tomb Raider, 2001-2003, made her an international action star.
01:53Original Sin, 2001
01:56Mr. and Mrs. Smith, 2005
01:59A blockbuster that also began her relationship with Brad Pitt, which became one of the most famous partnerships in Hollywood history.
02:09Jolie's image evolved from a rebellious star to a global icon of beauty, talent, and independence.
02:17While filming Tomb Raider in Cambodia, Jolie witnessed poverty and wars effects firsthand.
02:23Deeply moved, she joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, in 2001 as a goodwill ambassador.
02:33Over the years, she visited more than 30 countries advocating for refugees, women's rights, and education.
02:41Her major humanitarian achievements include
02:44Founding the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, in 2001 as a goodwill ambassador.
02:45Founding the Maddox-Jolie-Pitt Foundation in Cambodia, 2003, supporting education and environmental conservation.
02:54Founding the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, 2006, with Brad Pitt, funding global humanitarian projects.
03:03Promoting awareness about sexual violence in conflict zones and refugee crises.
03:08Appointed UNHCR Special Envoy in 2012.
03:14Received numerous awards, including the Jean Herschelt Humanitarian Award, 2013, and Honorary Damehood, DBA, from the UK in 2014.
03:25Jolie's humanitarian work has become as significant as her film career,
03:31making her one of the most respected celebrity activists in the world.
03:35Jolie has been married three times.
03:39Johnny Lee Miller, 1996-1999.
03:44Billy Bob Thornton, 2000-2003.
03:48Brad Pitt, 2014-2019.
03:51With Brad Pitt, she raised six children, three biological Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne,
03:58and three adopted Maddox from Cambodia, Zahara from Ethiopia, and Pax from Vietnam.
04:05Jolie is known for her openness about her personal struggles,
04:09including her decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy, 2013.
04:15After discovering, she carried a high risk of breast cancer.
04:19Her courage inspired millions of women worldwide to take control of their health.
04:25In addition to acting, Jolie turned to directing and producing.
04:29In the Land of Blood and Honey, 2011, about the Bosnian War.
04:35Unbroken, 2014, the story of Olympic hero Louis Zamperini.
04:41By the Sea, 2015, which she also starred in with Brad Pitt.
04:46First They Killed My Father, 2017, based on the Cambodian genocide, earning critical acclaim.
04:52She continued acting in major films, including
04:56Maleficent, 2014, and Maleficent, Mistress of Evil, 2019.
05:03Eternals, 2021, a Marvel superhero film.
05:07Beyond film, she has served as a visiting professor at the London School of Economics,
05:13teaching on women's rights in conflict.
05:15Academy Award, Best Supporting Actress, Girl, Interrupted, 1999.
05:23Three Golden Globe Awards, Gia, George Wallace, Girl, Interrupted.
05:28Jean Herschelt Humanitarian Award, 2013.
05:32Honorary Damehood DBE, for Humanitarian Work, 2014.
05:38UNHCR Global Humanitarian Awards, and Numerous Global Honors.
05:42Angelina Jolie stands as a rare example of a Hollywood star who successfully bridged the
05:49worlds of entertainment and global humanitarianism.
05:53She is admired for her artistic talent, courage, compassion, and advocacy for social justice.
06:01Her influence extends far beyond cinema.
06:04She is a symbol of strength, generosity, and female empowerment.
06:08In short, Angelina Jolie, born 1975, is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
06:18An Oscar-winning performer known for Girl, Interrupted, and Maleficent,
06:22she is also a UNHCR special envoy dedicated to refugees, education, and women's rights.
06:29Her life reflects courage, compassion, and global influence both on and off the screen.
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