To celebrate Angelina Jolie turning 47 years old, the New York Post shared a collection of 10 images that showcase the actress’s glowing and self-assured demeanor, which has made her one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
An image captured in 1979 features Angelina Jolie Voight, who was born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Her parents are renowned actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. (Reference: New York Post)
Angelina Jolie appeared in several music videos before starting her acting career. These included 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), as per the New York Post.
In 1993, Angelina embarked on her acting journey with the main role in “Cyborg 2”. However, she was displeased with her performance and chose not to try out for any other film roles for an entire year.
Back in 1995, Angelina Jolie made her debut in Hollywood with the movie “Hackers”.
Angelina Jolie was awarded the prestigious Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the year 2000, for her remarkable performance in the movie “Girl, Interrupted”.
The film titled “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” which was released in 2001 was the turning point for Angelina Jolie’s career, making her a global sensation.
Back in 2005, Angelina Jolie starred alongside Brad Pitt in the action-packed movie “Mr. Mrs. Smith”. The movie garnered a lot of attention and is considered a cult classic. Their on-screen chemistry led to a real-life romance, making them one of the most famous power couples in the entertainment industry. Their relationship lasted for more than ten years until their split in 2016.
Angelina Jolie took a break from the acting industry for three years before making her comeback in 2014 as a dark fairy in the live-action animated movie “Maleficent”. The film revolves around a sleeping princess forest, but the plot is mainly centered on the dark fairy character portrayed by Jolie.
Angelina Jolie and her brood of five kids made an appearance at the event, with only her adopted son Pax Thien missing from the photo.
Angelina Jolie is not only known for her acting skills but also for her active participation in charitable works. Recently, in the month of March, she visited Yemen to help those in need. Angelina Jolie has been serving as the Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees since 2012.
