In honor of Angelina Jolie’s 47th birthday, the New York Post has put together a compilation of 10 photos that capture the actress’s confident and radiant personality, solidifying her status as one of the top stars in Hollywood.
Back in 1979, a snapshot was taken of none other than Angelina Jolie Voight, who graced the world with her presence on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, both famous actors, are her parents. (Source: New York Post)
According to the New York Post, Angelina Jolie made appearances in a handful of music videos before becoming an actress. These videos were for songs such as Lenny Kravitz’s “Stand by My Woman” (1991), Antonello Venditti’s “Alta Marea” (1991), The Lemonheads’ “It’s About Time” (1993), and Meat Loaf’s “Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through” (1993).
Angelina began her career in acting back in 1993, where she landed the lead role in the movie “Cyborg 2.” Despite this, she was not satisfied with her performance and decided to take a hiatus from trying out for other film roles for a year.
In the year 1995, Angelina Jolie marked her first appearance on the big screen with her movie called “Hackers”.
In the year 2000, Angelina Jolie was honored with the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress due to her exceptional acting in the film “Girl, Interrupted.”
In 2001, Angelina Jolie’s career took a major turn after the release of “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” a film that catapulted her to worldwide fame.
In 2005, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt shared the spotlight in the thrilling film “Mr. Mrs. Smith”. The movie was a hit and has become a legendary piece of cinema. Their electric chemistry on set translated to real life and they became one of Hollywood’s most iconic couples. Their love story lasted for over a decade until they announced their separation in 2016.
After a three-year hiatus, Angelina Jolie made her return to acting in 2014 with her role as the ominous fairy in the live-action adaptation of “Maleficent.” The movie focuses on a forest where a sleeping princess is found, but the story primarily revolves around Jolie’s portrayal of the dark fairy.
Angelina Jolie showed up at the event with her five children, but unfortunately, her adopted son Pax Thien wasn’t present in the photo.
Aside from her well-known acting abilities, Angelina Jolie is recognized for her active involvement in philanthropic endeavors. Last March, she traveled to Yemen to extend assistance to individuals who require aid. Since 2012, she has been serving as the Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
