Angelina Jolie is a renowned actress, humanitarian, and philanthropist. Born Angelina Jolie Voight in Los Angeles, California, she began her acting career at a young age, studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and later joining the Met Theatre Group in Los Angeles.
Jolie's early roles in films such as Hackers (1995) and Foxfire (1996) received critical acclaim, and she went on to win a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy nomination for her role in the HBO production Gia (1998). Her breakthrough role in Girl, Interrupted (1999) earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In addition to her acting career, Jolie has become a prominent figure in international charity projects, particularly those involving refugees. She has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) since 2001 and has written and published a book, "Notes from My Travels," about her humanitarian experiences.
Jolie has also been recognized for her humanitarian work, including being appointed Honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George at the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours. She has been married twice, first to actor Jonny Lee Miller and then to actor Billy Bob Thornton, and has six children with her third husband, Brad Pitt.
Throughout her career, Jolie has been recognized for her talent, beauty, and humanitarian efforts, earning her a reputation as one of the most successful and influential actresses in Hollywood.