Angelina Jolie
04 June, 1975
Angelina Jolie Voight, an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, is widely regarded as one of the most recognizable film stars and public figures in humanitarian work of her generation. Full Name: Angelina Jolie-Voight Profession: American actress, filmmaker, humanitarian, and former UNHCR Special Envoy; Nationality: American; Born: June 4, 1975; Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States; Generation: Generation X, as she was born in 1975 within the commonly accepted 1965–1980 range for this cohort; Chinese Zodiac: Wood Rabbit, since 1975 falls in the Year of the Rabbit and she is specifically listed as a famous Rabbit-born personality; Zodiac Sign: Gemini; Age in 2026: 51; Marital Status: Divorced, previously married to Jonny Lee Miller (1996–1999), Billy Bob Thornton (2000–2003), and Brad Pitt (2014–2019); and publicly single and focused on her family and work in recent years. Children: Six children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne—shared with ex-husband Brad Pitt through a combination of international adoption and biological births, forming a highly publicized multicultural family. Description: Angelina Jolie first attracted wide critical attention with intense performances in television films and independent dramas before achieving international fame through her Academy Award–winning role as the charismatic and troubled Lisa Rowe in “Girl, Interrupted” (1999), which showcased her ability to embody psychologically complex, emotionally volatile characters. She then consolidated her superstar status by headlining major studio action and adventure films such as the “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” franchise, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “Wanted,” “Salt,” and the fantasy hit “Maleficent,” combining physical athleticism, magnetic screen presence, and a flair for both dark intensity and playful charisma that made her one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading actors in the early twenty-first century. Expanding beyond acting, Jolie transitioned into writing, producing, and directing films focused on war, trauma, and human rights, using projects like her directorial efforts in serious dramas to explore the psychological scars of conflict, the resilience of survivors, and the moral ambiguities faced by people living through atrocities, thereby aligning her artistic work with the themes that drive her humanitarian activism. In parallel, she has devoted more than two decades to humanitarian work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), beginning as a Goodwill Ambassador and later serving as special envoy, undertaking dozens of field missions to refugee camps and conflict zones, helping to spotlight the suffering of displaced families, and advocating for stronger international responses to crises involving refugees and survivors of sexual violence in war. Her advocacy has included championing international initiatives and partnerships to prevent sexual violence in conflict, improving legal and medical support for survivors, and strengthening education and protection for children in refugee settings, as well as founding or co-founding charitable organizations and programs that support education, conservation, and human rights across multiple regions. Beyond her public roles, Jolie’s personal life—including her high-profile partnerships, blended family, and candid discussion of health decisions such as undergoing preventive cancer-related surgeries—has made her a touchstone figure in global celebrity culture, as she has tried to balance the demands of international fame with efforts to provide her children a grounded, service-oriented upbringing. Her contributions have been recognized not only with traditional film honors but also with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, underscoring that her legacy is defined as much by sustained, hands-on work with refugees and vulnerable communities as by her acclaimed performances on screen. Cause of Death: Not applicable (alive in 2026 with no reported date or cause of death).