Angelina Jolie's extraordinary journey to stardom recounted
Angelina Jolie, born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, is a global icon known for her talent, beauty, and philanthropic efforts. The daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, Jolie's journey to fame is a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and using one's platform for positive change.
Jolie's passion for acting was reignited after her performance in the 1995 film 'Hackers'. However, early in her career, she faced several setbacks, with the failure of films like 'Goddard's God', 'Love is All That Remains', and 'Moon of Mohave'. Undeterred, Jolie persevered, and her breakthrough comeback was in the 1999 film 'Girl, Interrupted', for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 1997, Jolie won her first Golden Globe award for her role in 'George Wallace'. The following year, she won another Golden Globe for her role in the 1998 documentary film 'Gia'. These accolades marked the beginning of a successful acting career that spans over two decades.
Jolie reached international stardom with the 2001 release of 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider', which grossed $275 million worldwide. Her films like 'Wanted', 'Salt', and 'The Tourist' also grossed hundreds of millions worldwide. In 2008, Jolie won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Changeling'.
In addition to her acting career, Jolie has been active in philanthropy. She supported the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and was active as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in countries including Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Cambodia. Her philanthropic efforts earned her the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Jolie lent her voice to the popular 'Kung Fu Panda' franchise, which grossed over $1.2 billion. Forbes named her the highest-paid actress in 2009, 2011, and 2013. Jolie's talent, beauty, and philanthropic efforts have made her a global icon whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations of actors, activists, and humanitarians.
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