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. Celebrated for her acting prowess, she has received an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Jolie has also been recognized as one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses. Beyond her successful career in entertainment, she is known for her humanitarian work, using her platform to advocate for various causes.
June 4, 1975: Angelina Jolie's Birth
On June 4, 1975, Angelina Jolie was born Angelina Jolie Voight, later becoming a celebrated American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
1976: Parents' Separation
In 1976, Angelina Jolie's parents separated, leading her and her brother to live with their mother.
1995: Romance with Jonny Lee Miller during 'Hackers' Filming
In 1995, during the filming of Hackers, Angelina Jolie had a romance with actor Jonny Lee Miller, marking her first relationship since her early teens.
March 1996: Marriage to Jonny Lee Miller
In March 1996, Angelina Jolie married actor Jonny Lee Miller shortly after reconnecting. 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 on 'Foxfire' Set
In 1996, prior to her marriage with Miller, Angelina Jolie began a relationship with model and actress Jenny Shimizu on the set of Foxfire.
1997: Affirmation of Love for Jenny Shimizu
In 1997, Angelina Jolie stated she would have probably married Jenny Shimizu if she hadn't married her husband, expressing her strong feelings for Shimizu.
1997: Reported Dating of Timothy Hutton
In 1997, while Billy Bob Thornton was engaged to Laura Dern, Angelina Jolie was reportedly dating actor Timothy Hutton, her co-star in Playing God.
February 1999: Divorce initiated from Jonny Lee Miller
In February 1999, Angelina Jolie initiated divorce proceedings from Jonny Lee Miller, citing her busy work schedule as a contributing factor to their separation.
1999: Meeting Billy Bob Thornton on the set of 'Pushing Tin'
In 1999, Angelina Jolie met Billy Bob Thornton on the set of Pushing Tin but did not pursue a relationship at that time, as he was engaged to Laura Dern.
May 5, 2000: Marriage to Billy Bob Thornton
On May 5, 2000, Angelina Jolie married Billy Bob Thornton in Las Vegas after a two-month courtship.
February 2001: First Field Visit to Sierra Leone and Tanzania
In February 2001, Angelina Jolie went on her first field visit as part of her work with the UNHCR, embarking on an 18-day mission to Sierra Leone and Tanzania. She later expressed her shock at what she witnessed.
August 5, 2001: Birth of Maddox Chivan
On August 5, 2001, Maddox Chivan, Angelina Jolie's first adopted child, was born in a local village in Cambodia.
November 2001: Meeting Maddox in Cambodia
In November 2001, Angelina Jolie, accompanied by her then-husband Billy Bob Thornton, returned to Cambodia, where they met Maddox and subsequently applied to adopt him.
2001: Field Visits Chronicled
Angelina Jolie's 2001-2002 field visits were chronicled in her book Notes from My Travels.
March 10, 2002: Adoption of Maddox Chivan
On March 10, 2002, Angelina Jolie adopted seven-month-old Maddox Chivan from an orphanage in Battambang, Cambodia, becoming a single parent after separating from Billy Bob Thornton three months later.
March 2002: Announcement of Adoption from Cambodia
In March 2002, Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton announced their intention to adopt a child from Cambodia.
September 12, 2002: Legal Removal of Surname
On September 12, 2002, Angelina Jolie legally removed her surname, Voight, in favor of her middle name.
2002: Statement on Raising Awareness
In 2002, Angelina Jolie stated her goal was to raise "Awareness of the plight of these people. I think they should be commended for what they have survived, not looked down upon."
May 27, 2003: Divorce Finalized from Billy Bob Thornton
On May 27, 2003, Angelina Jolie's divorce from Billy Bob Thornton was finalized, with Thornton citing lifestyle differences as the reason.
November 29, 2003: Birth of Pax Thien
On November 29, 2003, Pax Thien, Angelina Jolie's fourth child and third adopted child, was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
2003: Became Patron of Harnas Wildlife Foundation
After filming Beyond Borders in Namibia, Angelina Jolie became a patron of the Harnas Wildlife Foundation, a wildlife orphanage and medical center in the Kalahari Desert in 2003.
2003: Lobbying for Humanitarian Interests
From 2003 onwards, Angelina Jolie lobbied for humanitarian interests in the U.S. capital.
2003: Public Confirmation of Bisexuality
In 2003, Angelina Jolie confirmed her bisexuality, stating she would be open to a relationship with a woman if she fell in love.
2003: Purchase of Home in Cambodia
In 2003, Angelina Jolie purchased a house in Cambodia to connect her adopted son with his heritage. She also purchased and turned the area into a wildlife reserve named for her son, the Maddox Jolie Project.
2003: Taking Custody of Maddox in Namibia
In 2003, after the adoption process was finalized, Angelina Jolie took custody of Maddox in Namibia, where she was filming Beyond Borders.
2004: Punk Kid with Tattoos
In 2004, Angelina Jolie referred to her earlier period as a "punk kid with tattoos", reflecting on her rebellious phase.
2004: Started Flying Lessons and Acquired Pilot License
In 2004, Angelina Jolie started taking flying lessons and acquired a pilot license with the aim of ferrying aid workers and food supplies around the world.
2004: Offer of Cambodian Nationality
In 2004, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen offered Angelina Jolie Cambodian nationality in recognition of her humanitarian work in the country.
January 8, 2005: Birth of Zahara Marley
On January 8, 2005, Zahara Marley, Angelina Jolie's second adopted child, was born in Awasa, Ethiopia.
January 2005: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston Living Separately
In January 2005, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston had been living apart, prior to Angelina Jolie being accused of causing their divorce later in the year.
July 6, 2005: Adoption of Zahara Marley
On July 6, 2005, Angelina Jolie adopted six-month-old Zahara Marley from an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, accompanied by her then-partner Brad Pitt.
October 2005: Accusations of Causing Brad Pitt's Divorce
In October 2005, Angelina Jolie was involved in a prominent scandal, accused of causing the divorce of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston.
2005: Funded Launch of Initiative
From 2005 to 2007, Angelina Jolie funded the launch of a similar initiative, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants' National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children.
2005: Funded schools for girls at Kakuma
In 2005, Angelina Jolie funded a school and boarding facility for girls at Kakuma refugee camp in northwestern Kenya.
2005: Granting of Cambodian Citizenship
In 2005, King Norodom Sihamoni granted Angelina Jolie Cambodian citizenship through a royal decree, completing the process initiated the previous year.
January 2006: Confirmation of Pregnancy with Brad Pitt's Child
In January 2006, Angelina Jolie confirmed that she and Brad Pitt were expecting their first child together, publicly acknowledging their relationship for the first time.
January 19, 2006: Legal Name Change to Jolie-Pitt
On January 19, 2006, Angelina Jolie's petition to legally change her children's surname from Jolie to Jolie-Pitt was granted, following Brad Pitt's intention to adopt them.
February 2006: Opening of Maddox Chivan Children's Center
In February 2006, Angelina 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 Jolie-Pitt
On May 27, 2006, Angelina Jolie gave birth to her first biological child with Brad Pitt, 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, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt established the Jolie-Pitt Foundation to support various causes.
November 2006: Expansion of the Maddox Jolie Project
In November 2006, Angelina Jolie expanded the scope of the Maddox Jolie Project—renamed 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, leading to a reconciliation with her father.
March 15, 2007: Adoption of Pax Thien
On March 15, 2007, Angelina Jolie adopted three-year-old Pax Thien from an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, initially as a single parent.
June 2007: Joined the Council on Foreign Relations
In June 2007, Angelina Jolie joined the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).
September 2007: Co-chair of Education Partnership for Children of Conflict
Since its founding at the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting in September 2007, Angelina Jolie has co-chaired the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict.
2007: Death of Mother
After her mother's death in 2007, Jolie appeared in fewer films, saying that her motivation to be an actress had stemmed from her mother's acting ambitions.
2007: MJP Includes Schools, Roads, and Soy Milk Factory
By mid-2007, some 6,000 villagers 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: Funded Launch of Initiative
From 2005 to 2007, Angelina Jolie funded the launch of a similar initiative, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants' National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children.
February 21, 2008: Brad Pitt's Adoption of Pax
On February 21, 2008, Brad Pitt officially adopted Pax Thien, solidifying his role as a father to all of Angelina Jolie's children.
July 2008: Birth of Twins Knox and Vivienne
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 $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, Angelina 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, Angelina Jolie opened one of two primary schools for girls in the returnee settlements Tangi in eastern Afghanistan.
December 2010: Establishment of Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Foundation
In December 2010, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt established the Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Foundation to support conservation work by the Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kalahari.
2010: Jolie Fellows facilitated child protection in Haiti
Following the 2010 earthquake, Jolie Legal Fellows facilitated child protection efforts in Haiti.
January 2011: Established the Jolie Legal Fellowship
In January 2011, Angelina Jolie established the Jolie Legal Fellowship, a network of lawyers and attorneys who are sponsored to advocate the development of human rights in their countries.
April 2012: Engagement Announcement
In April 2012, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced their engagement after a 12-year relationship.
May 2012: Launch of Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI)
In May 2012, Angelina 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, Angelina Jolie opened one of two primary schools for girls in the returnee settlements Qalai Gudar in eastern Afghanistan.
February 16, 2013: Preventive double mastectomy
On February 16, 2013, at the age of 37, Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive double mastectomy due to a high risk of developing breast cancer. This decision was influenced by a defective BRCA1 gene and her family history of cancer.
April 2013: Proceeds from Style of Jolie Benefit Partnership
Since April 2013, all proceeds from Angelina Jolie's high-end jewelry collection, Style of Jolie, have benefited the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict.
2013: KIND became principal provider of pro bono lawyers
By 2013, KIND had become the principal provider of pro bono lawyers for immigrant children.
2013: Fronted Campaign Against Sexual Violence
In 2013, Angelina Jolie fronted a campaign against sexual violence in military conflict zones by the UK government.
2013: Redefining beauty after double mastectomy
In 2013, Jeffrey Kluger of Time opined that Angelina Jolie had symbolized the feminine ideal for many years, and that her frank discussion of her double mastectomy redefined beauty.
May 2014: Ownership of Aircraft
As of May 2014, Angelina Jolie owned a Cirrus SR22 aircraft and a Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft.
June 2014: Co-chaired Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
In June 2014, Angelina Jolie co-chaired the four-day Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, the largest-ever meeting on the subject.
August 14, 2014: Legal Marriage to 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) due to a fifty percent risk of developing ovarian cancer because of the same genetic anomaly that led to her mastectomy. The surgery induced premature menopause, despite hormone replacement therapy.
2015: Founding of Jolie Pitt Dalton Helic
In 2015, Angelina Jolie, along with Chloe Dalton and Arminka Helic, founded Jolie Pitt Dalton Helic, a partnership focused on women's rights and international justice.
May 2016: Appointment as Visiting Professor at London School of Economics
In May 2016, Angelina Jolie was appointed a visiting professor at the London School of Economics, where she contributed 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 after two years of marriage.
April 12, 2019: Declared Legally Single
On April 12, 2019, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were declared legally single, marking a significant step in their divorce process.
September 2020: Donation to Yemen Fundraiser
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, who were facing a humanitarian crisis.
February 2022: Senate Introduction of 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, which aims to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. She collaborated closely with the bill's sponsors and advocates.
March 2022: Visit to Ukrainian Children at Vatican Hospital
In March 2022, Angelina Jolie visited Ukrainian children at the Vatican Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù, expressing her hope for an end to the war and highlighting the suffering of children.
May 2022: Visit to Displaced Children in Lviv, Ukraine
In May 2022, Angelina Jolie visited Lviv, Ukraine, to meet with displaced and hospitalized children, continuing her support for those affected by the conflict.
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