Angelina Jolie
American actress (born 1975)
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- Angelina Jolie ( joh- LEE ; born Angelina Jolie Voight , , June 4, 1975) is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian.
- Films in which she has appeared have grossed over $6.
- She has been named Hollywood's highest-paid actress multiple times.
- Her film career began in earnest a decade later with the low-budget production Cyborg 2 (1993), followed by her first leading role in Hackers (1995).
- Her portrayal of the titular heroine in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) established her as a leading lady.
Angelina Jolie ( joh-LEE; born Angelina Jolie Voight, , June 4, 1975) is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award and three Golden Globe Awards. Films in which she has appeared have grossed over $6.9 billion worldwide. She has been named Hollywood's highest-paid actress multiple times.
Jolie made her screen debut as a child alongside her father, Jon Voight, in Lookin' to Get Out (1982). Her film career began in earnest a decade later with the low-budget production Cyborg 2 (1993), followed by her first leading role in Hackers (1995). After starring in the television films George Wallace (1997) and Gia (1998), Jolie won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 1999 drama Girl, Interrupted. Her portrayal of the titular heroine in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) established her as a leading lady. Jolie's commercial success continued with roles in the action films Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Wanted (2008), and Salt (2010), as well as in the fantasy films Maleficent (2014) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Eternals (2021).
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