Angelina Jolie is a well-known American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She was born on June 4, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, and is the daughter of actor Jon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand. Jolie began her acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in a number of low-budget films before making her breakthrough in the 1996 film "George Wallace."
Jolie's career took off in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when she starred in a number of high-profile films such as "Gia," "Girl, Interrupted," and "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider." Her performances in these films earned her a number of awards and nominations, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Girl, Interrupted" and three Golden Globe Awards.
In addition to her acting career, Jolie is also known for her humanitarian work. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and has made numerous trips to refugee camps around the world to raise awareness about the plight of refugees. In 2012, she was appointed as a special envoy to the UNHCR, and has since been working to promote the rights of refugees and to support their resettlement and integration into new communities.
Jolie is also a recognized advocate for women's rights and has been actively working to promote gender equality and to end violence against women. She has also been a vocal advocate for education and has been working to promote access to education for children around the world.
Jolie married actor Brad Pitt in 2014, with whom she has six children. The couple separated in 2016, and their divorce was finalized in 2019. Despite her high-profile personal life, Jolie has remained focused on her work as an actress and humanitarian, and is widely respected for her dedication and commitment to making a difference in the world.
In the later years, Jolie has continued to act in major Hollywood productions and also directed several critically acclaimed films. She is also known for her philanthropy, and her efforts to help refugees and children in need around the world. Jolie remains one of the most prominent figures in the entertainment industry and continues to be a role model for many young women.