In early June, Angelina Jolie celebrated her 47th birthday. As we reminisce on the actress’s life, let’s take a glimpse at ten awe-inspiring moments that highlight how her charm has shone through since her youth.
A snapshot of Angelina Jolie Voight was taken back in 1979 when she was just a little girl. Angelina was born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her parents are both actors, Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. The photo was originally featured in the New York Post.
Angelina Jolie made appearances in various music videos before beginning her acting career. One of the music videos was “Stand by My Woman” (1991) by Lenny Kravitz, followed by “Alta Marea” (1991) by Antonello Venditti, “It’s About Time” (1993) by The Lemonheads, and “Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through” (1993) by Meat Loaf. A photo from the New York Post captures Jolie’s involvement in the latter.
In 1993, Angelina Jolie kicked off her acting journey by playing the lead female character in “Cyborg 2”. Unfortunately, the film left her feeling disheartened. Consequently, she refrained from auditioning for any other movie productions for a whole year. (Picture: New York Post)
Back in 1995, Angelina Jolie made her big Hollywood debut in the movie “Hackers” (New York Post).
In the year 2000, Angelina Jolie was honored with an Oscar award for her phenomenal acting skills and outstanding performance in the movie “Girl, Interrupted”. Her contribution to the film industry is highly appreciated and celebrated, which is evident from this recognition. The picture of her receiving the award was shared by the New York Post.
In 2001, the film “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” propelled Angelina Jolie to worldwide recognition and fame. This blockbuster hit marked a significant turning point in her career as an actress.
In the year 2005, Angelina Jolie co-starred with Brad Pitt in the film “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” This movie gave birth to a well-known love story that eventually led to the formation of a powerful couple in the entertainment industry worldwide. They stayed together for over ten years until they finally ended their relationship in the year 2016. (Image: The New York Post).
After taking a break from acting for over three years, Angelina Jolie made a comeback in 2014 with her portrayal of the dark fairy in the live-action animated film “Maleficent.” The movie focuses on the story of the sleeping princess but highlights the character of the dark fairy, played by Jolie (Photo: New York Post).
Angelina Jolie graced the event with her five children, but one of her adopted sons, Pax Thien, was not included in the photo captured by the New York Post.
Angelina Jolie is not just an actress, but also a dedicated volunteer. She recently traveled to Yemen in March to continue her humanitarian efforts. Since 2012, Jolie has held the position of Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (Source: New York Post)