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 highly acclaimed American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Recognized with numerous awards including two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, and three Golden Globe Awards, she has been repeatedly named Hollywood's highest-paid actress. She is known for her acting roles and humanitarian work.
June 4, 1975: Angelina Jolie's Birth
On June 4, 1975, Angelina Jolie, born Angelina Jolie Voight, was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of actor Jon Voight.
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, Angelina Jolie began a romance with actor Jonny Lee Miller during the filming of Hackers.
March 1996: Marriage to Jonny Lee Miller
In March 1996, Angelina Jolie married actor Jonny Lee Miller. She 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 began a relationship with model and actress Jenny Shimizu on the set of Foxfire.
1997: Jolie's feelings for Jenny Shimizu
In 1997, Angelina Jolie expressed strong feelings for Jenny Shimizu, stating she would have married her if she hadn't married her husband.
1997: Dating Timothy Hutton
In 1997, Angelina Jolie was reportedly dating actor Timothy Hutton, her co-star in Playing God, prior to her relationship with Billy Bob Thornton.
February 1999: Divorce from Jonny Lee Miller Initiated
In February 1999, Angelina Jolie initiated divorce proceedings from Jonny Lee Miller, citing her busy work schedule as a major factor.
1999: Meeting Billy Bob Thornton on Pushing Tin set
In 1999, Angelina Jolie met Billy Bob Thornton on the set of Pushing Tin, but they did not pursue a relationship at that time as Thornton was engaged to Laura Dern.
May 5, 2000: Marriage to Billy Bob Thornton
On May 5, 2000, Angelina Jolie married actor Billy Bob Thornton in Las Vegas after a two-month courtship.
2000: Controversial Image and Tabloid Rumors
In 2000, Angelina Jolie addressed her outspokenness as an artist, emphasizing the importance of sharing personal experiences and challenging societal norms. Tabloid rumors of incest emerged after she kissed her brother at the Oscars after winning for her performance in "Girl, Interrupted", but Jolie dismissed the rumors. Jolie and her brother relied on each other for emotional support as children of divorced parents.
2000: Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR
In 2000, at age 26, Angelina Jolie became a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), marking a shift in her public image. Her activism increased her Q Score from 2000 to 2006 and her recognizability.
February 2001: First UNHCR Field Visit
In February 2001, Angelina Jolie went on her first field visit with the UNHCR, spending 18 days in Sierra Leone and Tanzania to witness the effects of humanitarian crises.
August 5, 2001: Maddox Chivan Birth
On August 5, 2001, Maddox Chivan was born in a local village in Cambodia.
November 2001: Jolie visits Cambodia with Billy Bob Thornton
In November 2001, Angelina Jolie returned to Cambodia with her then-husband, Billy Bob Thornton, where they met Maddox and subsequently applied to adopt him.
2001: Appearing together in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
In 2001, Angelina Jolie and her father reconciled when they appeared together in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, but their relationship again deteriorated.
2001: Field Visits Documented
In 2001, Angelina Jolie started documenting her field visits that were then chronicled in her book 'Notes from My Travels'
March 10, 2002: Adoption of 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: Adoption of Child from Cambodia Announced
In March 2002, Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton announced their intention to adopt a child from Cambodia, but abruptly separated three months later.
September 12, 2002: Legal Name Change
On September 12, 2002, Angelina Jolie legally removed her surname, Voight, in favor of her middle name.
2002: Advocacy for Refugees
In 2002, Angelina Jolie expressed her commitment to raising awareness about the plight of refugees, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their resilience.
2002: Life or Something Like It Release
In 2002, Angelina Jolie starred in the romantic comedy 'Life or Something Like It'. Although the film was unsuccessful, Jolie's role as an ambitious newscaster was seen as an attempt at a conventional woman's role. In 2002, Jolie also established herself as one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses, earning $10–15 million per film for the next five years.
May 27, 2003: Divorce from Billy Bob Thornton Finalized
On May 27, 2003, Angelina Jolie's divorce from Billy Bob Thornton was finalized, with Thornton citing lifestyle differences.
November 29, 2003: Pax Thien Born
On November 29, 2003, Pax Thien was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and abandoned soon after birth.
2003: Patron of Harnas Wildlife Foundation
After filming 'Beyond Borders' in Namibia, Angelina Jolie became a patron of the Harnas Wildlife Foundation in 2003.
2003: Lobbying for Humanitarian Interests
From 2003 onward, Angelina Jolie began lobbying for humanitarian interests in the U.S. capital.
2003: Purchase of Cambodian Home and Establishment of Wildlife Reserve
In 2003, Angelina Jolie purchased a home in Cambodia for her adopted son Maddox and established the Maddox Jolie Project, a wildlife reserve in the Cardamom Mountains.
2003: Jolie on Bisexuality
In 2003, Angelina Jolie stated that she would be open to a relationship with a woman if she fell in love with her.
2003: Took custody of Maddox in Namibia
In 2003, Angelina Jolie took custody of Maddox in Namibia, where she was filming Beyond Borders. She adopted Maddox alone, becoming a single parent following her separation from Thornton.
2004: Reflecting on Punk Kid Period
In 2004, Angelina Jolie reflected on her past, stating, "I am still at heart—and always will be—just a punk kid with tattoos."
2004: Began Flying Lessons and Acquired Pilot License
In 2004, Angelina Jolie started taking flying lessons with the goal of aiding aid workers and delivering food supplies. She also acquired her pilot license in 2004.
January 8, 2005: Zahara Marley birth
On January 8, 2005, Zahara Marley was born in Awasa.
July 6, 2005: Adoption of 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, but she dismissed allegations of an affair.
2005: Advocacy for Child Immigrants
From 2005 to 2007, Angelina Jolie funded the launch of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants' National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children.
2005: Opening of School and Boarding Facility in Kenya and Construction of Schools in Cambodia
In 2005, Angelina Jolie funded a school and boarding facility for girls at Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. By 2005, she had also built at least ten other schools in Cambodia, in addition to facilities at the Millennium Village.
2005: Accusations and Shifting Public Persona
In 2005, Angelina Jolie was accused of ending Brad Pitt's marriage to Jennifer Aniston, resulting in a complex public persona as an alleged homewrecker, mother, sex symbol, and humanitarian.
January 2006: Confirmation of Pregnancy with Brad Pitt
In January 2006, Angelina Jolie confirmed that she and Brad Pitt were expecting their first child together, marking their first public comment on their relationship.
January 19, 2006: Surname Change to Jolie-Pitt Granted
On January 19, 2006, Angelina Jolie's petition to legally change her children's surname from Jolie to Jolie-Pitt was granted, after Pitt announced his 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
On May 27, 2006, Angelina Jolie gave birth to 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 Jolie-Pitt Foundation
In September 2006, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt established the Jolie-Pitt Foundation to support various causes.
November 2006: Expansion of Maddox Jolie Project
In November 2006, Angelina Jolie expanded the Maddox Jolie Project, renaming it the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation, to create Asia's first Millennium Village.
November 2006: Jolie visits orphanage with Pitt
In November 2006, Angelina Jolie visited the orphanage with Pitt to adopt Pax as a single parent.
January 27, 2007: Death of Bertrand
On January 27, 2007, Jolie's mother, Bertrand, passed away from ovarian cancer.
March 15, 2007: Adoption of 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, Angelina Jolie joined the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).
September 2007: Co-chair of Education Partnership for Children of Conflict
In September 2007, Angelina Jolie co-chaired the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict at the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting, providing policy and funding to education programs.
2007: Operations at Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation
By mid-2007, the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation had approximately 6,000 villagers and 72 employees working at its location with a compound including schools, roads, and a soy milk factory, all funded by Angelina Jolie.
2007: Launch of National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children
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.
2007: Death of Jolie's mother
In 2007, Angelina Jolie's mother passed away which affected her acting motivation.
February 21, 2008: Brad Pitt adopts Pax
On February 21, 2008, Brad Pitt adopted Pax after Angelina applied for adoption as a single parent in November 2006.
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 for a record $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), providing 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 a primary school for girls in the returnee settlement of 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.
2010: Haiti child protection facilitation by Jolie Legal Fellows
In 2010, Jolie Legal Fellows facilitated child protection efforts in Haiti after the earthquake.
January 2011: Establishment of Jolie Legal Fellowship
In January 2011, Angelina Jolie established the Jolie Legal Fellowship, which sponsors lawyers and attorneys to advocate for human rights in their countries.
2011: Inspired Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI)
In 2011, Angelina Jolie's Bosnian war drama 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' inspired Foreign Secretary William Hague to campaign on the issue and launch PSVI.
April 2012: Engagement Announced
In April 2012, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced their engagement after a 12-year relationship.
April 17, 2012: Promotion to UNHCR Special Envoy
On April 17, 2012, Angelina Jolie was promoted to Special Envoy to High Commissioner António Guterres by the UNHCR, expanding her role in diplomatic representation for refugee crises.
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 a primary school for girls in Qalai Gudar, another returnee settlement 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 after discovering she had an 87% risk of developing breast cancer due to a defective BRCA1 gene. This decision was influenced by her family history, including her mother and grandmother's battles with cancer.
April 2013: Proceeds from Style of Jolie to Education 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 as Principal Provider
By 2013, KIND had become the principal provider of pro bono lawyers for immigrant children, founded in a collaboration between Jolie and the Microsoft Corporation.
2013: Campaign Against Sexual Violence
In 2013, Angelina Jolie fronted a campaign by the UK government against sexual violence in military conflict zones, making it a priority of its G8 presidency.
2013: "The Angelina Effect" on BRCA gene testing
In 2013, Angelina Jolie's announcement of her mastectomy led to widespread publicity and discussion about BRCA mutations and genetic testing. Dubbed "The Angelina Effect", this resulted in a global increase in BRCA gene testing, with referrals tripling in Australia and doubling in the United Kingdom, parts of Canada, and India. Jolie advocated for wider accessibility of BRCA gene testing, which saw costs reduced after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidated BRCA gene patents held by Myriad Genetics in 2013.
May 2014: Aircraft Ownership
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.
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) after test results indicated possible signs of early ovarian cancer. Jolie had a fifty percent risk of developing ovarian cancer due to the same genetic anomaly (BRCA1 gene). This surgery brought on premature menopause despite hormone replacement therapy.
2015: Founded Jolie Pitt Dalton Helic
In 2015, 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: Appointed Visiting Professor at LSE
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 after two years of marriage.
April 12, 2019: Declared Legally Single
On April 12, 2019, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were declared legally single, finalizing 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.
February 2022: Advocating 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, which aims to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. She worked 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 in Ukraine.
May 2022: Visit to Displaced Children in Lviv
In May 2022, Angelina Jolie visited Lviv, Ukraine, to meet with displaced and hospitalized children.
December 2022: Resignation from UNHCR Ambassadorship
In December 2022, Angelina Jolie resigned from her role as a UNHCR ambassador, but pledged to continue her advocacy for refugees.
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