Angelina Jolie
![Jolie's father, actor [[Jon Voight](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Jon_Voight_1988.jpg)
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 biographical television films ''George Wallace'' (1997) and ''Gia'' (1998), Jolie won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a sociopath in the 1999 drama ''Girl, Interrupted''. Her portrayal of the titular heroine in ''Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'' (2001) established her as a household name. Her fame continued with roles in the action films ''Mr. & Mrs. Smith'' (2005), ''Wanted'' (2008), and ''Salt'' (2010). She also received acclaim for her performances in the dramas ''A Mighty Heart'' (2007) and ''Changeling'' (2008), the latter earning her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other commercial successes include the fantasy film ''Maleficent'' (2014), its 2019 sequel, and the superhero film ''Eternals'' (2021). She played a voice role in the ''Kung Fu Panda'' animated film series from 2008 to 2016. Jolie has directed and written the war dramas ''In the Land of Blood and Honey'' (2011), ''Unbroken'' (2014), and ''First They Killed My Father'' (2017).
Jolie is known for her humanitarian efforts. The causes she promotes include conservation, education, and women's rights. She has been noted for her advocacy on behalf of refugees as a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. She has undertaken various field missions to refugee camps and war zones worldwide. In addition to receiving a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award among other honors, Jolie was made an honorary Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.
As a public figure, Jolie has been cited as one of the most powerful and influential people in the American entertainment industry. She has been cited as the world's most beautiful woman by various publications. Her personal life, including her relationships and health, has been the subject of widespread attention. Jolie is divorced from actors Jonny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton, and Brad Pitt. She has six children with Pitt. Provided by Wikipedia