Childhood and Education Journey of Angelina Jolie in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Angelina Jolie. From birth to education, explore key events.
Angelina Jolie is a prominent American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Recognized as one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses, she has received several prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Jolie is also known for her extensive humanitarian work, focusing on refugee rights and other global issues.
June 4, 1975: Angelina Jolie's Birth
On June 4, 1975, Angelina Jolie, born Angelina Jolie Voight, was born. She is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
1976: Parents' Separation
In 1976, Angelina Jolie's parents separated, and she and her brother lived with their mother.
1995: Romance with Jonny Lee Miller
In 1995, during the filming of 'Hackers', Angelina Jolie began a romance with actor Jonny Lee Miller.
March 1996: Married Jonny Lee Miller
In March 1996, Angelina Jolie married actor Jonny Lee Miller after reconnecting following their work on 'Hackers'. She famously wore black rubber pants and a white T-shirt with his name written in her blood to the wedding.
1996: Relationship with Jenny Shimizu began
In 1996, Angelina Jolie started a relationship with model and actress Jenny Shimizu on the set of Foxfire.
1997: Expressed strong feelings for Jenny Shimizu
In 1997, Angelina Jolie stated she would probably have married Jenny Shimizu if she hadn't married her husband, expressing strong feelings for her.
1997: Reportedly dating Timothy Hutton
In 1997, Angelina Jolie was reportedly dating actor Timothy Hutton, her co-star in Playing God.
February 1999: Initiated Divorce from Jonny Lee Miller
In February 1999, Angelina Jolie initiated divorce proceedings from Jonny Lee Miller.
1999: Met Billy Bob Thornton on the set of Pushing Tin
In 1999, Angelina Jolie met Billy Bob Thornton on the set of Pushing Tin, though they did not pursue a relationship at that time.
May 5, 2000: Married Billy Bob Thornton
On May 5, 2000, Angelina Jolie married actor Billy Bob Thornton in Las Vegas after a two-month courtship.
2000: Becoming a Goodwill Ambassador
In 2000, at age 26, Angelina Jolie became a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which led to a positive change in her public image. Her Q Score nearly doubled between 2000 and 2006 as a result of her extensive activism.
February 2001: First Field Visit to Sierra Leone and Tanzania
In February 2001, Jolie went on her first field visit, an 18-day mission to Sierra Leone and Tanzania to witness the effects of humanitarian crisis; she later expressed shock at what she witnessed.
August 5, 2001: Birth of Maddox Chivan
On August 5, 2001, Maddox Chivan was born in a local village in Cambodia.
November 2001: Visited Cambodia to Adopt Maddox
In November 2001, Angelina Jolie and her then-husband, Billy Bob Thornton, visited Cambodia to meet and apply to adopt Maddox.
2001: Field Visits Chronicled in Book
Jolie's 2001 field visits were chronicled in her book Notes from My Travels.
March 10, 2002: Adopted Maddox Chivan
On March 10, 2002, Angelina Jolie adopted her first child, seven-month-old Maddox Chivan, from an orphanage in Battambang, Cambodia.
March 2002: Announced Adoption of Child from Cambodia
In March 2002, Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton announced the adoption of a child from Cambodia, but separated abruptly three months later.
September 12, 2002: Legal Name Change
On September 12, 2002, Angelina Jolie's request to legally remove her surname, Voight, was granted.
2002: Commitment to Raising Awareness
In 2002, Jolie stated her hope to raise awareness of the plight of refugees, emphasizing their resilience and worth.
May 27, 2003: Divorce from Billy Bob Thornton finalized
On May 27, 2003, the divorce between Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton was finalized.
November 29, 2003: Birth of Pax Thien
On November 29, 2003, Pax Thien was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
2003: Patron of Harnas Wildlife Foundation
After filming Beyond Borders in Namibia, Jolie became the patron of the Harnas Wildlife Foundation in 2003.
2003: Lobbying for Humanitarian Interests in Washington
From 2003 onwards, Jolie lobbied for humanitarian interests in the U.S. capital.
2003: Took custody of Maddox in Namibia
In 2003, Angelina Jolie took custody of Maddox in Namibia after the adoption process was finalized.
2003: Purchase of a House in Cambodia and Creation of Maddox Jolie Project
In 2003, Jolie purchased a house in Cambodia for her adopted son to connect him with his heritage and subsequently created the Maddox Jolie Project, turning the adjacent area into a wildlife reserve.
2003: Confirmed bisexuality
In 2003, when asked if she was bisexual, Angelina Jolie confirmed that she was.
2004: Description of herself as a 'punk kid with tattoos'
In 2004, Angelina Jolie reflected on her past, describing herself as "still at heart—and always will be—just a punk kid with tattoos."
2004: Started Taking Flying Lessons
In 2004, Jolie started taking flying lessons with the aim of ferrying aid workers and food supplies around the world and acquired a pilot license.
2004: Offered Cambodian nationality
In 2004, then-Prime Minister Hun Sen offered Angelina Jolie Cambodian nationality due to her humanitarian work in the country.
January 8, 2005: Birth of Zahara Marley
On January 8, 2005, Zahara Marley was born in Awasa.
January 2005: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston Living Apart
In January 2005, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston had been living apart.
July 6, 2005: Adopted Zahara Marley
On July 6, 2005, Angelina Jolie adopted her second child, six-month-old Zahara Marley, from an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
October 2005: Accusations of Causing Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's Divorce
In October 2005, Angelina Jolie was accused of causing the divorce of actors Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston.
2005: Funding of U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants' National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children
From 2005 to 2007, Jolie funded the launch of a similar initiative, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants' National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children.
2005: Opening of School and Boarding Facility in Kenya
In 2005, Jolie funded a school and boarding facility for girls at Kakuma refugee camp in northwestern Kenya and built at least ten other schools in Cambodia.
2005: Granted Cambodian citizenship
In 2005, King Norodom Sihamoni granted Angelina Jolie Cambodian citizenship through a royal decree.
January 2006: Confirmed Expecting First Child with Brad Pitt
In January 2006, Angelina Jolie confirmed she was expecting her first child with Brad Pitt.
January 19, 2006: Petition to change children's surname granted
On January 19, 2006, Angelina Jolie's petition to legally change her children's surname from Jolie to Jolie-Pitt was granted.
February 2006: Opening of Maddox Chivan Children's Center
In February 2006, Jolie opened the Maddox Chivan Children's Center, a medical and educational facility for children affected by HIV, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
May 27, 2006: Birth of Shiloh Nouvel
On May 27, 2006, Angelina Jolie gave birth to her first biological child, Shiloh Nouvel, in Swakopmund, Namibia. The first pictures of Shiloh were sold to People and Hello! magazines, with all proceeds donated to UNICEF.
September 2006: Establishment of the Jolie-Pitt Foundation
In September 2006, Jolie and Pitt established the Jolie-Pitt Foundation to support various causes.
November 2006: Expansion of Maddox Jolie Project to Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation
In November 2006, Jolie expanded the Maddox Jolie Project and renamed it the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation (MJP) to create Asia's first Millennium Village.
January 27, 2007: Death of Bertrand
On January 27, 2007, Angelina Jolie's mother, Bertrand, passed away from ovarian cancer.
March 15, 2007: Adopted Pax Thien
On March 15, 2007, Angelina Jolie adopted her fourth child, three-year-old Pax Thien, from an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
June 2007: Joined Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
In June 2007, Jolie joined the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and hosted a symposium on international law and justice.
September 2007: Co-chair of the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict
Since its founding in September 2007, Jolie has co-chaired the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, which provides policy and funding to education programs for children in conflict-affected regions.
2007: Growth of Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation
By mid-2007, approximately 6,000 villagers and 72 employees lived and worked at MJP, in ten villages previously isolated from one another. The compound includes schools, roads, and a soy milk factory, all funded by Jolie.
2007: Funding of U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants' National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children
From 2005 to 2007, Jolie funded the launch of a similar initiative, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants' National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children.
2007: Death of Jolie's mother
In 2007, Angelina Jolie's mother passed away. After her mother's death, Jolie appeared in fewer films, explaining that her motivation to be an actress had stemmed from her mother's acting ambitions.
February 21, 2008: Brad Pitt adopted Pax Thien
On February 21, 2008, Brad Pitt adopted Pax Thien.
July 2008: Birth of Twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline
In July 2008, Angelina Jolie gave birth to twins Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt in Nice, France. The first pictures of the twins were sold to People and Hello! for a reported $14 million, with all proceeds donated to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.
October 2008: Co-chair of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Since October 2008, Jolie has co-chaired Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), a network of leading U.S. law firms that provide free legal aid to unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings across the U.S.
March 2010: Opening of Primary School for Girls in Afghanistan
In March 2010, Jolie opened a primary school for girls in the returnee settlement Tangi in eastern Afghanistan.
December 2010: Establishment of Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Foundation
In December 2010, Jolie and Brad Pitt established the Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Foundation to support conservation work by the Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary.
2010: Child protection efforts in Haiti
In 2010, the Jolie Legal Fellows facilitated child protection efforts in Haiti in the wake of the earthquake.
January 2011: Established Jolie Legal Fellowship
In January 2011, Jolie established the Jolie Legal Fellowship, a network of lawyers and attorneys who advocate the development of human rights in their countries.
April 2012: Announced Engagement to Brad Pitt
In April 2012, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced their engagement.
May 2012: Launch of the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI)
In May 2012, Jolie launched the Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI) with Foreign Secretary William Hague.
November 2012: Opening of Primary School for Girls in Afghanistan
In November 2012, Jolie opened a primary school for girls in the returnee settlements Qalai Gudar in eastern Afghanistan.
February 16, 2013: Preventive Double Mastectomy
On February 16, 2013, at age 37, Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive double mastectomy due to an 87% risk of developing breast cancer because of a defective BRCA1 gene. This decision was influenced by her family history of breast and ovarian cancer. The mastectomy lowered her chances of developing breast cancer to under five percent.
April 2013: Proceeds from Style of Jolie to Benefit Education Partnership
Since April 2013, all proceeds from Jolie's high-end jewelry collection, Style of Jolie, have benefited the Education Partnership's work.
2013: KIND Becomes Principal Provider of Pro Bono Lawyers
By 2013, KIND had become the principal provider of pro bono lawyers for immigrant children.
2013: Campaign Against Sexual Violence in Military Conflict Zones
In 2013, Jolie fronted a campaign against sexual violence in military conflict zones by the UK government.
May 2014: Ownership of Aircraft
As of May 2014, Jolie owns a Cirrus SR22 aircraft and a Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft.
June 2014: Co-chaired the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
In June 2014, Jolie co-chaired the four-day Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, the largest-ever meeting on the subject, which resulted in a protocol endorsed by 151 nations.
August 14, 2014: Married Brad Pitt
On August 14, 2014, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were legally married.
March 2015: Preventive Salpingo-oophorectomy
In March 2015, Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of an ovary and its fallopian tube) after test results indicated potential signs of early ovarian cancer. She had a fifty percent risk of developing ovarian cancer due to the BRCA1 genetic anomaly. This surgery induced premature menopause, despite hormone replacement therapy.
May 2016: Appointed Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics
In May 2016, Angelina Jolie was appointed a visiting professor at the London School of Economics to contribute to a postgraduate degree program at the university's Centre on Women, Peace and Security.
September 15, 2016: Separation from Brad Pitt
On September 15, 2016, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt separated.
April 12, 2019: Declared Legally Single
On April 12, 2019, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were declared legally single.
September 2020: Donation to Yemen Lemonade Stand
In September 2020, Angelina Jolie donated to two young boys who were running a lemonade stand in London to raise money for the people of Yemen.
September 2, 2021: Release of Know Your Rights and Claim Them
On September 2, 2021, Jolie and Amnesty International released a children's rights book titled Know Your Rights and Claim Them, co-authored with British human rights lawyer Geraldine Van Bueren.
February 2022: Visited Washington, D.C. for Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
In February 2022, Angelina Jolie and her daughter Zahara visited Washington, D.C. for the Senate introduction of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, advocating for its passage and working with sponsors and advocates of the bill.
March 2022: Visited Ukrainian Children at Vatican Children's Hospital
In March 2022, Angelina Jolie visited Ukrainian children at the Vatican Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù, expressing her prayers for an end to the war and highlighting the suffering of children affected by the conflict.
May 2022: Visited Displaced and Hospitalized Children in Lviv, Ukraine
In May 2022, Angelina Jolie visited Lviv, Ukraine, to meet with displaced and hospitalized children.
December 2022: Resignation from UNHCR Ambassadorship
In December 2022, Jolie resigned from her ambassadorship, but pledged to continue advocating for refugees.
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