History of Angelina Jolie in Timeline
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.
1982: Screen Debut in 'Lookin' to Get Out'
In 1982, Angelina Jolie made her screen debut as a child alongside her father, Jon Voight, in the movie Lookin' to Get Out.
1982: Bit Part in Voight's 'Lookin' to Get Out'
In 1982, at age seven, Angelina Jolie had a bit part in her father's movie, Lookin' to Get Out.
1982: First film production
Since 1982 Angelina Jolie has appeared in over thirty film productions.
1991: Music Video Appearances
In 1991, Angelina Jolie appeared in the music videos for Lenny Kravitz's "Stand by My Woman" and Antonello Venditti's "Alta Marea".
1991: Christie Brinkley representing beauty ideal
In 1991, model Christie Brinkley represented the American beauty ideal. As a comparison, in 2011 a survey by Allure found that Angelina Jolie most represented the American beauty ideal.
1993: Music Video and Album Cover Appearances
In 1993, Angelina Jolie appeared in The Lemonheads's "It's About Time" and Meat Loaf's "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" music videos, and on the cover of the Widespread Panic album Everyday.
1993: First Leading Role in 'Cyborg 2'
In 1993, Angelina Jolie played her first leading role in the direct-to-video science-fiction sequel Cyborg 2.
1993: Girl, Interrupted Memoir
In 1993, Susanna Kaysen's memoir 'Girl, Interrupted' was published, on which the movie 'Girl, Interrupted' starring Angelina Jolie in 1999 was based.
1995: Leading Role in 'Hackers'
In 1995, Angelina Jolie had her first leading role in the film Hackers.
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: Roles in 'Love Is All There Is', 'Mojave Moon', and 'Foxfire'
In 1996, Angelina Jolie appeared in the Romeo and Juliet adaptation Love Is All There Is, the road movie Mojave Moon, and played Legs in Foxfire.
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: Starring in 'George Wallace'
In 1997, Angelina Jolie starred in the television film George Wallace.
1997: Roles in 'Playing God', 'True Women', and Rolling Stones' Music Video
In 1997, Angelina Jolie starred in the thriller Playing God, the CBS miniseries True Women, and the music video for the Rolling Stones's "Anybody Seen My Baby?".
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.
1997: Golden Globe for 'George Wallace'
In 1997, Angelina Jolie won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in TNT's George Wallace.
1997: Television projects
In 1997, Angelina Jolie's television projects comprised the miniseries True Women, and the films George Wallace and Gia.
1998: Roles in 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Playing by Heart'
In 1998, Angelina Jolie appeared in the gangster film Hell's Kitchen and the ensemble film Playing by Heart, where she received praise and won the Breakthrough Performance Award from the National Board of Review.
1998: Starred in Gia
In 1998, Angelina Jolie portrayed supermodel Gia Carangi in HBO's Gia. For her performance, Jolie won a Golden Globe Award and received an Emmy Award nomination. She also won her first Screen Actors Guild Award.
1998: Release of Playing by Heart and Gia
In 1998, Angelina Jolie starred in Playing by Heart, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film. She also starred in Gia in the same year.
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.
1999: Role in 'Girl, Interrupted'
In 1999, Angelina Jolie played Lisa in Girl, Interrupted, winning the Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
1999: Roles in 'Pushing Tin' and 'The Bone Collector'
In 1999, Angelina Jolie starred in the comedy-drama Pushing Tin and co-starred in The Bone Collector with Denzel Washington.
1999: Academy Award for 'Girl, Interrupted'
In 1999, Angelina Jolie won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the drama Girl, Interrupted.
1999: Fashion Debut at the Golden Globe Awards
In 1999, Angelina Jolie's sequined Randolph Duke gown at the Golden Globe Awards was regarded as her fashion debut.
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: Role in 'Gone in 60 Seconds'
In 2000, Angelina Jolie appeared in her first summer blockbuster, Gone in 60 Seconds, which became her highest-grossing film to that point.
2000: Remarks on being outspoken
In 2000, Angelina Jolie commented on her outspokenness, stating that artists should "throw things out there and not be perfect" to see if people understand. In the same year, after winning her Oscar for Girl, Interrupted, she kissed her brother on the lips and said, "I'm so in love with my brother right now."
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.
August 27, 2001: Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
On August 27, 2001, Jolie was named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador at UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, after donating $1 million to the UNHCR emergency appeal, the largest donation UNHCR had ever received from a private individual.
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: Appeared in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider with her father
In 2001, Angelina Jolie and her father, Jon Voight, appeared together in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
2001: Starring in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'
In 2001, Angelina Jolie starred as the titular heroine in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, establishing her as a leading lady.
2001: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Release
In 2001, Angelina Jolie starred in "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider", which became one of her most commercially successful films. Her status as a sex symbol was considered both an asset and a hindrance professionally, with some films relying on her sex appeal for commercial success.
2001: Starring in Original Sin
In 2001, Angelina Jolie starred opposite Antonio Banderas in "Original Sin". It was the first in a string of poorly received films. Critics questioned Jolie's decision to follow her Oscar-winning performance with this role.
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.
August 2002: Received Humanitarian Award from Church World Service
In August 2002, Angelina Jolie received the inaugural Humanitarian Award from the Church World Service's Immigration and Refugee Program.
September 12, 2002: Legal Name Change
On September 12, 2002, Angelina Jolie's request to legally remove her surname, Voight, was granted.
2002: Observed attraction to Jolie
In 2002, AfterEllen founder Sarah Warn observed that many women of all sexual orientations had publicly expressed their attraction to Angelina Jolie, considering it a new development in American culture.
2002: Starring in Life or Something Like It
In 2002, Angelina Jolie starred in the romantic comedy "Life or Something Like It", which was unsuccessful, yet marked an unusual choice for her, where she played a conventional woman's role as an ambitious newscaster.
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.
October 2003: Received Citizen of the World Award by United Nations Correspondents Association
In October 2003, Angelina Jolie was the first recipient of the Citizen of the World Award by the United Nations Correspondents Association.
October 2003: Publication of Notes from My Travels
In October 2003, Jolie's book Notes from My Travels, chronicling her 2001-02 field visits, was published in conjunction with the release of her humanitarian drama Beyond Borders.
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: Starring in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life and Beyond Borders
In 2003, Angelina Jolie reprised her role as Lara Croft in "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life", and starred in the music video for Korn's "Did My Time". She also starred in "Beyond Borders", portraying a socialite who joins an aid worker. Although "Beyond Borders" was unsuccessful with audiences, it was the first of Jolie's passion projects to bring attention to humanitarian causes.
2003: Release of Lara Croft Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life
In 2003, Angelina Jolie starred in Lara Croft Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.
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: Appearances in Four Films
In 2004, Angelina Jolie appeared in four films: "Taking Lives", "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow", "Shark Tale" (voice role), and "Alexander". The films received mixed reviews, and commercially, "Alexander" failed in North America but succeeded internationally.
2004: Voice Role in 'Shark Tale'
In 2004, Angelina Jolie had a voice role in the animated film Shark Tale.
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: Releases of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Alexander
In 2004, Angelina Jolie starred in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Alexander, both critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
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.
October 2005: Awarded Global Humanitarian Award by the UNA-USA
In October 2005, Angelina Jolie was awarded the Global Humanitarian Award by the UNA-USA.
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: Release of Mr. & Mrs. Smith
In 2005, Angelina Jolie starred in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.
2005: Accusations of ending Brad Pitt's marriage
In 2005, Angelina Jolie was accused of being a homewrecker by ending Brad Pitt's marriage to Jennifer Aniston, creating an unlikely public persona combining alleged homewrecker, mother, sex symbol, and humanitarian.
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.
2006: Increased recognizability and Q Score
By 2006, Angelina Jolie's Q Score almost doubled from her score in 2000, reaching 25, due to her activism. Her recognizability also grew, with 81% of Americans being familiar with her, compared to 31% in 2000.
2006: Starring in The Good Shepherd
In 2006, Angelina Jolie played a supporting role as the neglected wife of a CIA officer in Robert De Niro's "The Good Shepherd".
2006: Favorite celebrity endorser
In 2006, Angelina Jolie, together with Brad Pitt, was found to be the favorite celebrity endorser for brands and products worldwide in a global industry survey by ACNielsen. She also became the face of St. John and Shiseido from 2006 to 2008.
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.
November 2007: Received Freedom Award from the International Rescue Committee
In November 2007, Angelina Jolie received the Freedom Award from the International Rescue Committee.
2007: "Gold standard of beauty"
By 2007, Angelina Jolie was considered "the gold standard of beauty," with her full lips remaining the most imitated celebrity feature well into the 2010s. Her physical attributes became highly sought-after among western women seeking cosmetic surgery.
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: Dramatic Performance in 'A Mighty Heart'
In 2007, Angelina Jolie gained praise for her dramatic performance in A Mighty Heart.
2007: Starring in A Mighty Heart and Beowulf
In 2007, Angelina Jolie starred as Mariane Pearl in "A Mighty Heart", which chronicled the kidnapping and murder of her husband, Daniel Pearl. She also played Grendel's mother in "Beowulf".
2007: Beowulf Release
In 2007, Angelina Jolie starred in "Beowulf", which became one of her most commercially successful films. Some of her most commercially successful films, including Beowulf (2007), overtly relied at least in part on her sex appeal.
2007: Releases of Beowulf and A Mighty Heart
In 2007, Angelina Jolie starred in Beowulf and A Mighty Heart, both critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
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.
2008: Face of St. John and Shiseido
From 2006 to 2008, Angelina Jolie was the face of St. John and Shiseido. In 2008, she was also among the Time 100, a list of the most influential people in the world as published by Time.
2008: Oscar-nominated performance in Changeling
In 2008, Angelina Jolie received an Oscar nomination for her performance in Clint Eastwood's "Changeling".
2008: Releases of Changeling, Kung Fu Panda, and Wanted
In 2008, Angelina Jolie starred in Changeling, Kung Fu Panda, and Wanted, all critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2008: Starring in Changeling
In 2008, Angelina Jolie starred in Clint Eastwood's drama "Changeling", and voiced Tigress in the DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda film series.
2008: Roles in 'Wanted' and 'Changeling'
In 2008, Angelina Jolie starred in the action film Wanted and gained praise for her dramatic performance in Changeling, which earned her an Academy Award nomination.
2008: Highest-Paid Actress and Starring in Wanted
In 2008, Angelina Jolie was the highest-paid actress, earning $15–$20 million per film. She starred in the action film "Wanted", which proved an international success.
2009: World's Most Powerful Celebrity
In 2009, Angelina Jolie was named the world's most powerful celebrity in Forbes's Celebrity 100 issue. Forbes additionally cited her as Hollywood's highest-paid actress in 2009.
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: Releases of Salt and The Tourist
In 2010, Angelina Jolie starred in Salt and The Tourist, both critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2010: Role in 'Salt'
In 2010, Angelina Jolie starred in the action film Salt.
2010: Starring in The Tourist
In 2010, Angelina Jolie starred opposite Johnny Depp in the thriller "The Tourist". While the film was a critical failure domestically, it succeeded internationally.
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.
October 2011: Presented with gold pin by UN High Commissioner for Refugees
In October 2011, UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres presented Angelina Jolie with a gold pin reserved for the most long-serving staff, recognizing her decade as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
2011: Directed 'In the Land of Blood and Honey'
In 2011, Angelina Jolie directed and wrote the war drama In the Land of Blood and Honey.
2011: Directorial Debut with In the Land of Blood and Honey
In 2011, Angelina Jolie made her feature directorial debut with "In the Land of Blood and Honey", a love story set during the Bosnian War. The film received mixed reviews, and Jolie was named an honorary citizen of Sarajevo for raising awareness of the war.
2011: Endorsement deal with Louis Vuitton
In 2011, Angelina Jolie signed an endorsement deal with Louis Vuitton, reportedly worth $10 million, which was a record for a single advertising campaign. Also in 2011, Forbes cited her as Hollywood's highest-paid actress.
2011: Representing American beauty ideal
In 2011, a repeat survey by Allure found that Angelina Jolie most represented the American beauty ideal, compared to model Christie Brinkley in 1991.
April 2012: Announced Engagement to Brad Pitt
In April 2012, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt announced their engagement.
April 17, 2012: Promotion to UNHCR Special Envoy
On April 17, 2012, Jolie was promoted to the rank of Special Envoy to High Commissioner António Guterres, expanding her role to represent UNHCR at the diplomatic level.
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.
November 2013: Received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
In November 2013, Angelina Jolie received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an honorary Academy Award, from the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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: Increased BRCA gene testing due to "The Angelina Effect"
In 2013, Angelina Jolie's public announcement of her mastectomy led to widespread discussion and publicity about BRCA mutations and genetic testing. This phenomenon was dubbed "The Angelina Effect" by Time, resulting in a significant increase in BRCA gene testing globally, with referrals tripling in Australia and doubling in the United Kingdom, parts of Canada, and India. Additionally, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidated BRCA gene patents held by Myriad Genetics, reducing the costs of testing.
2013: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2013, Forbes cited Angelina Jolie as Hollywood's highest-paid actress, with estimated annual earnings of $33 million. From 2011 to 2013 she was listed as the most powerful actress.
2013: Redefining beauty through frank discussion of mastectomy
In 2013, Jeffrey Kluger of Time opined that Angelina Jolie had for many years symbolized the feminine ideal, and her frank discussion of her double mastectomy redefined beauty.
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.
2013: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
In 2013, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honored Angelina Jolie with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
May 2014: Ownership of Aircraft
As of May 2014, Jolie owns a Cirrus SR22 aircraft and a Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft.
June 2014: Appointed Honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
In June 2014, Angelina Jolie was appointed an Honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (DCMG) for her services to the UK's foreign policy and campaigning to end sexual violence in war zones.
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.
2014: Directing Unbroken
In 2014, Angelina Jolie completed her second directorial venture, "Unbroken", a film about Louis Zamperini. While considered a likely Best Picture contender, it received mixed reviews but was financially successful.
2014: Starring in Maleficent
In 2014, Angelina Jolie starred in "Maleficent", a live-action re-imagining of Disney's "Sleeping Beauty". "Maleficent" became Jolie's highest-grossing film ever.
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.
2015: Directing and Starring in By the Sea
In 2015, Angelina Jolie directed and starred opposite Brad Pitt in the marital drama "By the Sea". The film was a deeply personal project but received poor reviews.
2015: Directed By the Sea
In 2015, Angelina Jolie directed the film By the Sea.
2015: Most Admired Woman
In 2015, Angelina Jolie was found to be the most admired woman in the world in global surveys conducted by YouGov. She also received the same recognition in 2016.
2015: Founded 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: 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.
2016: Voice Role in 'Kung Fu Panda'
In 2016, Angelina Jolie continued her voice role in the Kung Fu Panda franchise.
2016: Most Admired Woman
In 2016, Angelina Jolie was found to be the most admired woman in the world in global surveys conducted by YouGov. Previously, she also received the same recognition in 2015.
2017: Directing First They Killed My Father
In 2017, Angelina Jolie directed "First They Killed My Father", a drama set during Cambodia's Khmer Rouge era. The film enabled her to combine both her cinematic and humanitarian interests.
April 12, 2019: Declared Legally Single
On April 12, 2019, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were declared legally single.
2019: Release of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
In 2019, Angelina Jolie starred in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.
2019: Role in 'Maleficent' Sequel
In 2019, Angelina Jolie starred in the sequel to the fantasy film Maleficent.
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.
May 2021: Release of Those Who Wish Me Dead
In May 2021, Jolie starred as a smokejumper in Taylor Sheridan's action thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead, which was released to moderate reviews.
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.
November 2021: Release of Eternals
In November 2021, Jolie played Thena, a warrior with post-traumatic stress disorder, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Eternals. The film generated divergent responses from audiences and critics.
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.
2024: Directed 'Without Blood' and Produced 'The Outsiders'
In 2024, Angelina Jolie directed Without Blood and produced the musical The Outsiders, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical.
2024: Directed Without Blood
In 2024, Angelina Jolie directed the film Without Blood.
2024: Dramatic Performance in 'Maria'
In 2024, Angelina Jolie gained praise for her dramatic performance in Maria.
2024: Tony Award for The Outsiders and Release of Without Blood
In 2024, Jolie won the Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer on The Outsiders after it transferred to Broadway. Also in 2024, she wrote, produced, and directed the war drama Without Blood, based on the novel by Alessandro Baricco, starring Salma Hayek and Demián Bichir.
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