Angelina Jolie, one of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood, is also well known for her contributions to charity and as her role as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations. She has also starred in several films, which earned her not only great reviews from the critics but also several awards and nominations from several prestigious entertainment bodies.

The Career of Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie started her career as a model when she was fourteen and from there starred in some music videos. She became part of the theater at the age of 16 and has her first starring role in Cyborg 2, which was directed by her stepbrother. Hackers was the first ever movie done in Hollywood which garnered her good criticisms with her acting and onscreen presence. Most of Angelina Jolie’s earlier movies revolve around dark characteristics, which may be due to her background which she is not ashamed of.

Among the movies that Angelina starred and was given good reviews were George Wallace which was a biographical movie and Gia, an HBO movie special. After her brief hiatus from the world of acting, Angelina Jolie once more entered the film industry with the film Hell’s Kitchen where she still got great reviews. Pushing Tin, The Bone Collector and Girl, Interrupted were among her early breakthrough films which has won her awards and nominations.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith, along with Brad Pitt, became her first ever action-comedy, which became an instant hit due to their chemistry. This has led to an off-screen romance, which resulted in a lasting relationship and a lot of children.

The Relationship and the Kids

Angelina and Brad became a couple once Brad Pitt’s divorce to Jennifer Aniston became finished. They were seen in various places and were caught on camera. When Angelina announced that she was pregnant with Brad’s child, everyone didn’t wonder. Angelina already has an adopted son named Maddox. Maddox was Angelina and her then husband Billy Bob Thornton’s son where, when they divorced, Angelina became the sole custodian. Maddox also became part of the tabloid magazines, much like his other siblings.

Zaharah was adopted by Angelina while she was in Addis Ababa. Zahara suffered from malnutrition and was hospitalized when she was in the United States. According to the couple, they both decided on adopting Zahara and Brad even requested that Angelina’s two children be given the last name of Pitt, thus, becoming Jolie-Pitt.

Shiloh came afterwards where her picture became highly awaited. Angelina decided to sell her daughter’s picture, and the profits were given to a charity. Shiloh became famous even while still young and already has a wax figure in Madame Toussaud’s.

Pax, who was by then three years old, was adopted by the couple. Pax’ was given the name Pham Quang, which Angelina changed to Pax. Pax came from Vietnam where he was left behind by his mother, which led him to stay at the orphanage of Tam Binh.

Angelina was soon reportedly pregnant once more, this time with twins. She gave birth to a boy and a girl named Knox Leon and Vivien Marcheline. Just like Shiloh, the couple decided to sell their twin’s pictures to People and Hello! magazines where their profits were then donated to their foundation.

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