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 Here’s a detailed biography of **Angelina Jolie** — her life, career, accomplishments, personal life, and recent developments. Let me know if you want to focus on any one part (films, humanitarian work, etc.) more deeply.

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## Early Life & Background

* **Full name**: Angelina Jolie Voight

### Childhood & Education

* Her parents separated when she was young; she lived with her mother primarily after the split. ([Biography][2])

* Spent part of her childhood in New York; moved back to Los Angeles around age 11. ([Biography][2])

* Studied acting: attended Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute for some time. ([Encyclopedia Britannica][3])

* In high school, she faced some bullying and went through a “punk/outsider” phase. Eventually graduated early to focus on acting. ([Biography][2])

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## Acting & Film Career

### Early Roles

* Made first screen appearance as a child alongside her father in *Lookin’ to Get Out* (1982) ([Wikipedia][1])

* First major adult/young-adult role: *Hackers* (1995) ([Wikipedia][1])

### Breakthrough & Critical Success

* TV / biographical roles in *George Wallace* (1997) — she played Cornelia Wallace. ([Biography][2])

* *Gia* (1998) — where she played the model Gia Carangi; won critical acclaim. ([Biography][2])

* *Girl, Interrupted* (1999) — won the **Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress** for her role as Lisa Rowe. ([Wikipedia][1])

### Blockbusters and Leading Roles

* *Lara Croft: Tomb Raider* (2001) & *Lara Croft: Tomb Raider — The Cradle of Life* (2003) solidified her action-star status. ([Encyclopedia Britannica][3])

* Other big commercial / action / fantasy successes: *Mr. & Mrs. Smith* (2005), *Wanted* (2008), *Salt* (2010), *Maleficent* (2014) and its sequel in 2019. ([Encyclopedia Britannica][3])

### Dramatic / Critically Acclaimed Roles

* *A Mighty Heart* (2007) ([Encyclopedia Britannica][4])

* *Changeling* (2008) — nominated for Best Actress Oscar for that. ([Encyclopedia Britannica][4])

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## Filmmaking & Direction

* Jolie has also directed and written several films:

  * *In the Land of Blood and Honey* (2011) ([Wikipedia][1])

  * *Unbroken* (2014) ([Biography][2])

  * *By the Sea* (2015) ([Biography][2])

  * *First They Killed My Father* (2017) ([Biography][2])

  * More recently *Without Blood* (2024) among others. ([Outlook India][5])

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## Humanitarian Work

* Known for extensive humanitarian involvement — especially with refugees. ([Encyclopedia Britannica][3])

* She was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 2001. ([Biography][2])

* Engaged in field missions to various refugee camps, war zones, and countries in crisis. ([Encyclopedia Britannica][3])

* Honors: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, etc. ([Encyclopedia Britannica][4])

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## Personal Life

* **Marriages**:

  1. Jonny Lee Miller (1996-1999) ([Biography][2])

  2. Billy Bob Thornton (2000-2003) ([Biography][2])

  3. Brad Pitt — they were together for many years, married in 2014; Jolie filed for divorce in 2016; divorce finalized in 2024. ([Wikipedia][1])

* **Children**: Six children in total, including both biological and adopted. Names include Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, Knox, and Vivienne. ([Wikipedia][1])

* **Health**:

  * In 2013, publicly revealed she carried a BRCA1 gene mutation and underwent a preventive double mastectomy. ([Biography][2])

  * Later also had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to further reduce risk. ([Biography][2])

* **Citizenship**: She has U.S. citizenship by birth; she also was granted Cambodian citizenship in 2005 in recognition of her humanitarian work in that country. ([Wikipedia][1])

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## Awards & Recognition

* Jolie has won multiple major awards: an **Academy Award**, **Golden Globes**, **Screen Actors Guild Awards**, etc. ([Encyclopedia Britannica][3])

* She has also been recognized for her humanitarian efforts, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. ([Biography][2])

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## Recent & Notable Updates

* She starred in the biopic *Maria* (2024), playing opera singer Maria Callas. This role involved significant preparation: singing lessons, learning Italian, etc. ([Biography][2])

* She also directed *Without Blood* (2024) among her recent directorial work. ([Outlook India][5])

* In late 2024, her divorce with Brad Pitt was officially settled after a long legal process. ([Reuters][6])

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[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelina_Jolie?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Angelina Jolie"

[2]: https://www.biography.com/actors/angelina-jolie?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Angelina Jolie: Biography, Actor, Oscar Winner"

[3]: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Angelina-Jolie?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Angelina Jolie | Movies, Children, Age, Brad Pitt, & Facts | Britannica"

[4]: https://www.britannica.com/summary/Angelina-Jolie?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Angelina Jolie summary | Britannica"

[5]: https://www.outlookindia.com/entertainment-spotlight/profiles/angelina-jolie?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Actor Profiles - Angelina Jolie | Outlook India"

[6]: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-reach-divorce-settlement-ending-eight-year-dispute-202

4-12-31/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement ending eight-year dispute"