Being the sole child of actress Marcheline Bertrand and actor Jon Voight, Angelina Jolie was destined for stardom. As a native of Los Angeles, she started her journey in the film industry at the young age of seven. Her acting debut was in the film Lookin’ to Get Out in 1982, where she played Tosh Warner alongside her father. Although it took almost a decade for her to achieve household recognition, her talent and potential were evident from the very beginning, proving that she was meant to be in Hollywood.
Angelina Jolie’s personal life has attracted a lot of media attention over the years, particularly her separation from Brad Pitt back in 2014. The celebrity couple was together for 12 years and they have six children together – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. Although their divorce was quite tumultuous, Angelina has been able to navigate through the transition with resilience. In an interview with British Vogue in February 2021, she revealed that the past few years have been tough and that she is currently focused on healing her family. She likened the process to the slow melting of ice and the gradual return of blood to her body.
In an interview with Vogue, Angelina expressed her desire to find inner peace after the end of her marriage and entering her late forties. She mentioned that she plans on achieving it and enjoys being older, feeling more comfortable now than when she was younger. Angelina attributed this newfound comfort to the fact that her mother didn’t live for long, and therefore, reaching her forties feels like a victory rather than a cause for sadness. The interview took place in Angelina’s beautiful California estate, previously owned by director Cecil B. DeMille. She shared her love for the place’s absence of an entertainment room but abundant walking paths that allow her to think. Angelina considers herself fortunate to have such a serene environment at this time.
Angelina confesses that she finds solace in spending quality time with her kids, away from the public eye. She shared a recent experience where they were all on the trampoline, and her children advised her to be careful not to hurt herself. This made her reflect on her past as an action star and how her kids are now cautioning her. Despite this, she found love and joy in the moment with her family.
