Angelina Jolie was destined for fame as the sole daughter of actress Marcheline Bertrand and actor Jon Voight. At a tender age of 7, this native of Los Angeles started her journey in the film industry. Her first role as Tosh Warner in Lookin’ to Get Out alongside her father was in 1982. Though it took around ten years for her to become a household name, her talent was evident from the beginning that she was meant for Hollywood.
Angelina Jolie has been in the spotlight not just for her successful career but also for her love life, particularly her separation from Brad Pitt in 2014. The high-profile couple, who have six children together – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox – were together for 12 years. Though their divorce was difficult, Angelina has been resilient during this period. In a recent interview with British Vogue in February 2021, she stated that the past few years have been tough, but she has been focusing on healing her family, and slowly but surely, things are getting better. She compared it to the melting of ice and the return of blood to her body.
In a recent interview with Vogue, Angelina shared that she is hoping to find peace after the end of her marriage and as she enters her late forties. As the author of Notes from My Travels, she explained that she actually enjoys getting older and is much more comfortable in her forties than when she was younger. She added that maybe this is because her mother didn’t live very long, so she sees aging as a victory rather than a sadness. The interview took place at her beautiful California estate, which was previously owned by director Cecil B. DeMille. Angelina shared that she chose the location because it is close to her children’s father and because it has lots of pathways and areas to walk and think, instead of an entertainment room. She feels fortunate to have this space during this time.
Angelina Jolie prefers to spend quality time with her kids away from the public eye. Recently, they were playing on a trampoline when her children advised her not to jump because she might get hurt. It made her reflect on how times have changed. She used to be an action star, but now her kids worry about her safety. Angelina finds this amusing and loves the fact that her children are concerned about her well-being.
