Introduction
Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian known for her bold performances, striking beauty, and powerful presence on screen. She is best recognized for her roles in action blockbusters, intense dramas, and her work as a director and global advocate for refugees and women’s rights.
Career
Early Debut: Started acting as a child, appearing in Lookin’ to Get Out (1982) alongside her father Jon Voight, and later studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute.
Breakthrough Role: Gained critical acclaim and won a Golden Globe for her performance as Gia Carangi in the HBO film Gia (1998).
Oscar Recognition: Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Lisa in Girl, Interrupted (1999).
Blockbuster Success: Starred as Lara Croft in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and its sequel, becoming a global action star. She also led major films like Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Wanted (2008), Salt (2010), and Maleficent (2014).
Directing Career: Made her directorial debut with In the Land of Blood and Honey (2011) and went on to direct Unbroken (2014), By the Sea (2015), First They Killed My Father (2017), and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (as producer).
Further Acclaim: Received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for her roles in films like A Mighty Heart (2007) and The Changeling (2008). She also starred in The Tourist (2010) and Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021).
Recent Work: Appeared in Eternals (2021) as Thena in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and starred in Maria (2024), a biographical drama about opera singer Maria Callas. She has several projects in development as of 2026, including potential returns to the Maleficent franchise.
Family Life
Angelina Jolie was born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of actor Jon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand. She has one brother, James Haven. She has been married three times: to Jonny Lee Miller (1996–2000), Billy Bob Thornton (2000–2003), and Brad Pitt (2014–2019). She is the mother of six children — three biological (Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox) and three adopted (Maddox, Pax, and Zahara). She is known for her strong commitment to family and her extensive humanitarian work as a UNHCR Special Envoy.
Angelina Jolie Net Worth
As of 2026, Angelina Jolie's net worth is estimated to be around $115 - 125 million. She has earned her fortune through high-paying acting roles, directing and producing fees, brand endorsements, and real estate investments.
Notable Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted (1999).
- Three Golden Globe Awards and multiple nominations.
- Honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG) for humanitarian work.
- UNHCR Special Envoy for Refugees since 2012, with extensive fieldwork in conflict zones.
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Iconic roles as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, Maleficent in the Disney franchise, and powerful dramatic performances in Gia and Girl, Interrupted.