History of Angelina Jolie in Timeline
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.
1982: Bit Part in Voight's Lookin' to Get Out
In 1982, Angelina Jolie had a bit part in Voight's Lookin' to Get Out at age seven.
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.
1991: Music Videos Appearances
In 1991, Angelina Jolie appeared in several music videos, such as those for Lenny Kravitz's "Stand by My Woman" and Antonello Venditti's "Alta Marea".
1991: Reference to Christie Brinkley
In 1991, model Christie Brinkley was compared to Angelina Jolie by Allure magazine as the American beauty ideal.
1993: Adaptation of Susanna Kaysen's Memoir
In 1993 Susanna Kaysen's memoir was adapted into a film Girl, Interrupted, for which Angelina Jolie later won an Oscar.
1993: Music Videos Appearances
In 1993, Angelina Jolie appeared in music videos for The Lemonheads's "It's About Time" and Meat Loaf's "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through". She also appeared 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, as a near-human robot designed for corporate espionage and assassination.
1995: Romance with Jonny Lee Miller
In 1995, Angelina Jolie began a romance with actor Jonny Lee Miller during the filming of Hackers.
1995: Leading Role in Hackers
In 1995, Angelina Jolie had her first leading role in the film 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.
1996: Starring in Love Is All There Is, Mojave Moon, and Foxfire
In 1996, Angelina Jolie starred in Love Is All There Is, Mojave Moon, and Foxfire. In Foxfire she played Legs.
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: Appearance in True Women and George Wallace
In 1997, Angelina Jolie starred in the miniseries "True Women" and the film "George Wallace".
1997: Television Films George Wallace
In 1997, Angelina Jolie starred in the television film George Wallace.
1997: Starring in Playing God, True Women, and Music Video
In 1997, Angelina Jolie starred with David Duchovny in the thriller Playing God. She also starred in the CBS miniseries True Women, and in the music video for the Rolling Stones's "Anybody Seen My Baby?".
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.
1997: Golden Globe Award for George Wallace
In 1997, Angelina Jolie won a Golden Globe Award for her performance in TNT's George Wallace.
1998: Appearance in Playing by Heart
In 1998, Angelina Jolie appeared in the critically acclaimed film "Playing by Heart".
1998: Starring in Gia
In 1998, Angelina Jolie portrayed supermodel Gia Carangi in HBO's Gia. For the second consecutive year, Jolie won a Golden Globe Award and received an Emmy Award nomination. She also won her first Screen Actors Guild Award.
1998: Starring in Hell's Kitchen and Playing by Heart
In 1998, Angelina Jolie returned to the screen in Playing by Heart, and also starred in the gangster film Hell's Kitchen. She won the Breakthrough Performance Award from the National Board of Review.
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.
1999: Starring in Pushing Tin and The Bone Collector
In 1999, Angelina Jolie starred in the comedy-drama Pushing Tin, alongside John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, and Cate Blanchett. Jolie then co-starred with Denzel Washington in The Bone Collector.
1999: Starring in Girl, Interrupted
In 1999, Angelina Jolie took the supporting role of Lisa, a sociopathic patient in a psychiatric hospital, in Girl, Interrupted. Jolie won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film.
1999: Academy Award for Girl, Interrupted
In 1999, Angelina Jolie won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the drama Girl, Interrupted.
1999: Fashion Debut at 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: 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: Appearing 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, earning $237.2 million internationally.
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.
August 27, 2001: Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
On August 27, 2001, Angelina Jolie was officially named a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador at the UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, recognizing her dedication and contributions to humanitarian causes.
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: Success in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
In 2001, Angelina Jolie starred in "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider", which relied on her sex appeal for commercial success. Her "pneumatic figure", "feline eyes", and "bee-stung lips" contributed to her appeal to audiences.
2001: Original Sin release
In 2001, Angelina Jolie starred opposite Antonio Banderas in 'Original Sin'. The film was poorly received by critics, with some questioning Jolie's choice to follow her Oscar-winning performance with this film.
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.
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 legally removed her surname, Voight, in favor of her middle name.
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, which she considered a new development in American culture.
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.
October 2003: Publication of 'Notes from My Travels'
In October 2003, Angelina Jolie published her book 'Notes from My Travels', which chronicled her field visits from 2001-2002. It was released in conjunction with her humanitarian drama 'Beyond Borders'.
October 2003: Received Citizen of the World Award
In October 2003, Angelina Jolie was the first recipient of the Citizen of the World Award by the United Nations Correspondents Association.
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: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life Release and Beyond Borders filming
In 2003, Angelina Jolie reprised her role as Lara Croft in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life', which earned $156.5 million at the international box office. She also starred in the music video for Korn's "Did My Time". In 2003, She also starred in 'Beyond Borders', a film about humanitarian causes.
2003: Appearance in Lara Croft Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life
In 2003, Angelina Jolie starred in "Lara Croft Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life".
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: Appearance in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Alexander
In 2004, Angelina Jolie appeared in "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" and "Alexander".
2004: Taking Lives and Alexander release
In 2004, Angelina Jolie appeared in four films, including 'Taking Lives', 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow', the animated film 'Shark Tale', and 'Alexander'. 'Alexander' was commercially unsuccessful 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: 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.
2004: Offered Cambodian Nationality
In 2004, Prime Minister Hun Sen offered Angelina Jolie Cambodian nationality due to her humanitarian work in the country.
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.
October 2005: Awarded Global Humanitarian Award by UNA-USA
In October 2005, Angelina Jolie was awarded the Global Humanitarian Award by the UNA-USA.
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: Starring in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
In 2005, Angelina Jolie starred in the action film Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
2005: Mr. & Mrs. Smith release
In 2005, Angelina Jolie starred opposite Brad Pitt in the action-comedy 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'. The film was a major box office success, grossing $478.2 million worldwide.
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.
2005: Granted Cambodian Citizenship
In 2005, King Norodom Sihamoni granted Angelina Jolie Cambodian citizenship through a royal decree.
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.
2006: Increased Popularity and Recognizability
By 2006, Angelina Jolie's Q Score nearly doubled to 25 and her recognizability grew to 81% among Americans, following her work as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR. Her image was improving through media influence.
2006: The Good Shepherd Release
In 2006, Angelina Jolie had a supporting role in Robert De Niro's 'The Good Shepherd', where she played the neglected wife of a CIA officer.
2006: Celebrity Endorser and Brand Ambassadorships
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. Jolie became the face of St. John and Shiseido from 2006 to 2008.
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.
November 2007: Received Freedom Award from International Rescue Committee
In November 2007, Angelina Jolie received the Freedom Award from the International Rescue Committee.
2007: "The 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.
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: Dramatic Performance in A Mighty Heart
In 2007, Angelina Jolie gained praise for her dramatic performance in A Mighty Heart.
2007: Appearance in Beowulf and A Mighty Heart
In 2007, Angelina Jolie starred in "Beowulf" and "A Mighty Heart".
2007: Starring in Beowulf
In 2007, Angelina Jolie starred in "Beowulf", a film that relied on her sex appeal for commercial success. This further solidified her status as a sex symbol, both as an asset and a hindrance to her career.
2007: A Mighty Heart and Beowulf release and Pearl's Memoir
In 2007, Angelina Jolie starred in 'A Mighty Heart', based on Mariane Pearl's 2003 memoir about the kidnapping and murder of her husband. Jolie's performance received critical acclaim, and she was nominated for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She also played Grendel's mother in 'Beowulf'.
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.
2008: Oscar-Nominated Performance in Changeling
In 2008, Angelina Jolie gave an Oscar-nominated performance in "Changeling", directed by Clint Eastwood. Despite her talent, Eastwood noted that her beauty sometimes harmed her dramatic credibility with audiences.
2008: Appearance in Changeling, Kung Fu Panda, and Wanted
In 2008, Angelina Jolie starred in "Changeling", "Kung Fu Panda", and "Wanted".
2008: Changeling Release and Kung Fu Panda role
In 2008, Angelina Jolie starred in Clint Eastwood's drama 'Changeling', receiving nominations for several awards. She also voiced Tigress in the DreamWorks 'Kung Fu Panda' film series.
2008: Roles in Wanted and Kung Fu Panda Franchise
In 2008, Angelina Jolie starred in the action film Wanted and also had voice roles in the Kung Fu Panda franchise.
2008: Time 100 and Brand Ambassadorships
In 2008, Angelina Jolie was listed among the Time 100. She also continued her brand ambassadorships with St. John and Shiseido. From 2006 to 2008, Jolie was the face of St. John and Shiseido.
2008: Highest-Paid Actress and Wanted release
In 2008, Angelina Jolie was the highest-paid actress, earning $15–$20 million per film. She starred in the action film 'Wanted', which was 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 and Hollywood's highest-paid actress, with estimated annual earnings of $27 million.
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: Appearance in Salt and The Tourist
In 2010, Angelina Jolie starred in "Salt" and "The Tourist".
2010: Role in Salt
In 2010, Angelina Jolie starred in the action film Salt.
2010: The Tourist Release
In 2010, Angelina Jolie starred opposite Johnny Depp in 'The Tourist'. The film was a critical failure in the US but succeeded at the international box office. Jolie received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
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.
October 2011: Recognition as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
In October 2011, Angelina Jolie was presented with a gold pin by UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres in recognition of her decade as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
2011: American Beauty Ideal
After a 2011 repeat survey by Allure found that Angelina Jolie most represented the American beauty ideal, compared to model Christie Brinkley in 1991, writer Elizabeth Angell credited society with having "branched out beyond the Barbie-doll ideal and embraced something quite different".
2011: Directing and Writing 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: In the Land of Blood and Honey directorial debut
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.
2011: Endorsement Deal with Louis Vuitton
In 2011, Angelina Jolie signed an endorsement deal with Louis Vuitton reportedly worth $10 million, a record for a single advertising campaign. She was also listed as the most powerful actress by Forbes from 2011 to 2013.
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.
November 2013: Received 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 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: Highest-Paid Actress
In 2013, Angelina Jolie was listed as Hollywood's highest-paid actress by Forbes, with estimated annual earnings of $33 million.
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.
2013: Redefining Beauty
In 2013, Jeffrey Kluger of Time agreed that Angelina Jolie has symbolized the feminine ideal for many years and opined that her frank discussion of her double mastectomy redefined beauty.
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: 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.
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.
August 14, 2014: Legal Marriage to Brad Pitt
On August 14, 2014, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were legally married.
2014: Unbroken Release
In 2014, Angelina Jolie directed 'Unbroken', a film about Louis Zamperini, a World War II soldier. The film received mixed reviews but was a financial success.
2014: Directing and writing Unbroken
In 2014, Angelina Jolie directed and wrote the war drama Unbroken.
2014: Appearance in Maleficent
In 2014, Angelina Jolie starred in "Maleficent".
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: By the Sea Release
In 2015, Angelina Jolie directed and starred in 'By the Sea' with Brad Pitt. The film was a critical failure.
2015: Direction of 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.
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.
2016: Voice role in Kung Fu Panda franchise
In 2016, Angelina Jolie had voice roles 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 for the second year in a row.
2017: First They Killed My Father Release
In 2017, Angelina Jolie directed 'First They Killed My Father', a film set during Cambodia's Khmer Rouge era. The film was produced for Netflix and received nominations for several awards.
2017: Directing and writing First They Killed My Father
In 2017, Angelina Jolie directed and wrote the war drama First They Killed My Father.
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.
2019: Release of 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil'
In 2019, Angelina Jolie reprised her role as Maleficent in the Disney fantasy sequel 'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil'. The movie received mixed reviews but had moderate commercial success.
2019: Starring in Maleficent sequel
In 2019, Angelina Jolie starred in the sequel of the fantasy film Maleficent.
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.
May 2021: Release of 'Those Who Wish Me Dead'
In May 2021, Angelina Jolie starred as a smokejumper in Taylor Sheridan's action thriller 'Those Who Wish Me Dead'. The film garnered moderate reviews upon its release.
September 2, 2021: Release of 'Know Your Rights and Claim Them'
On September 2, 2021, Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International released a children's rights book titled 'Know Your Rights and Claim Them', co-authored by Jolie and British human rights lawyer Geraldine Van Bueren.
November 2021: Release of 'Eternals'
In November 2021, Angelina Jolie played Thena in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film 'Eternals'. The film received mixed responses from audiences and critics.
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.
2024: Directing and Writing Without Blood and Producing The Outsiders
In 2024, Angelina Jolie directed and wrote the war drama Without Blood and also produced the musical The Outsiders, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical.
2024: Direction of Without Blood
In 2024, Angelina Jolie directed the film "Without Blood".
2024: Dramatic Performances in Maria
In 2024, Angelina Jolie gained praise for her dramatic performance in Maria.
2024: Tony Award for The Outsiders, War Drama Without Blood
In 2024, Jolie won the Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer on 'The Outsiders' after it moved to Broadway. Also in 2024, she wrote, produced, and directed the war drama 'Without Blood'.
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