An actress, humanitarian, film-maker, Angelina Jolie was born on June 4, 1975. Moreover, she has ranked amongst the highest-paid working actress. However, she was born and brought up in California, USA.
Early Life :
After that, Angelina Jolie Voight, (now Angelina Jolie), is the daughter of Jon Voight and Marceline Bertrand. So, she has a great family background from the Industry. Similarly, her brother is an actor, James Haven . She is a niece of song-writer, Chip Taylor. Most importantly, her godparents are actors Jacqueline Bisset and Maximilian Schell.
Firstly, he started living with her mother after the separation of her parents. However, they always wen t out for movies and from there Angelina developed the interest in movies. She worked at a very young age and started her career very early.
Secondly, she worked at the age of seven in Voight’s Lookin’ to Get Out, 1982. Later, they got shifted to New York and returned to Los Angeles in 5 years. Later, she got admitted at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. She got the experience of working with several stage productions.
However, she has a devastating relationship with her father. They reconciled when they appeared in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, 2001 but, their relationship again deteriorated. So, she suited a case for legally removing her surname ‘Voight’.
Awards Won :
In addition, to her great performances, she has also won several awards for her acting skills. She was nominated several times and also won the prestigious Golden Globe Award.
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Movie | George Wallace | Nominated |
| 1998 | Golden Globe Award | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Won | |
| 1998 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress – Miniseries or Movie | Gia | Nominated |
| 1999 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Won | |
| 1999 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Female Actor – Miniseries or Television Movie | Won | |
| 2000 | Academy Award | Best Supporting Actress | Girl, Interrupted | Won |
| 2000 | Golden Globe Award | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Won | |
| 2000 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Supporting Female Actor | Won | |
| 2008 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | A Mighty Heart | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Leading Female Actor | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Academy Award | Best Actress | Changeling | Nominated |
| 2009 | BAFTA Award | Best Leading Actress | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Leading Female Actor | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | The Tourist | Nominated |
| 2012 | Golden Globe Award | Best Foreign Language Film | In the Land of Blood and Honey | Nominated |
| 2018 | BAFTA Award | Best Film Not in the English Language | First They Killed My Father | Nominated |
| 2018 | Golden Globe Award | Best Foreign Language Film | Nominated |
Angelina Jolie Net-Worth :
Overall, Angelina Jolie’s Net Worth is $160 million. However, she is known for humanitarian work and is considered to be one of the most beautiful women around the world. Therefore, her source of revenue is from movies as an actor, director, and producer.
Moreover, Forbes listed as the highest-paid actresses, so in 2009, 2011, and 2013 with estimated annual earnings of $27 million, $30 million, and $33 million respectively.
However, on an average she charges $15 million per movie although she was reportedly paid $33 million by Disney to star in Maleficent. Although, she was reportedly paid $10 million for endorsing Louis Vuitton in 2011.
In conclusion, Jolie has appeared in over thirty film productions since 1982. Moreover, Jolie has directed a number of films too.
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