How Angelina Jolie Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline
A closer look at the lasting mark left by Angelina Jolie—a timeline of influence.
Angelina Jolie is a highly acclaimed American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Recognized as one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses, she has received numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Beyond her acting career, Jolie is known for her humanitarian work, focusing on refugee rights and conservation.
1959: Original Sleeping Beauty animation release
In 1959, Disney released the original Sleeping Beauty animation, which was later re-imagined with Angelina Jolie starring in the 2014 live-action Maleficent.
2000: Statement on outspokenness
In 2000, Angelina Jolie stated that artists should throw things out there, not be perfect, and not have answers for anything, and see if people understand.
2002: Observed Attraction Across Orientations
In 2002, Sarah Warn noted the widespread attraction to Jolie among women of all sexual orientations.
2004: Describes herself as a 'punk kid with tattoos'
In 2004, Angelina Jolie referred to her high school period with the observation, "I am still at heart—and always will be—just a punk kid with tattoos."
2007: "Gold Standard of Beauty"
By 2007, Jolie was considered "the gold standard of beauty", particularly for her full lips.
2008: Spokesmodel and Time 100
In 2008, Jolie was the face of St. John and Shiseido since 2006. Jolie was among the Time 100, a list of the most influential people in the world as published by Time, also in 2008.
2011: Representing the American Beauty Ideal
In 2011, a survey by Allure found that Jolie most represented the American beauty ideal.
2013: The Angelina Effect
In 2013, Angelina Jolie's announcement of her mastectomy led to a significant increase in BRCA gene testing, dubbed "The Angelina Effect."
2013: Redefining Beauty
In 2013, Jeffrey Kluger opined that Jolie's frank discussion of her double mastectomy redefined beauty.
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.
2016: Continued Recognition as Most Admired Woman
In 2016, Angelina Jolie was found to be the most admired woman in the world for the second consecutive year in global surveys conducted by YouGov.
