Angelina Jolie’s Family, Relationships, and Friends: Full Story Revealed

Angelina Jolie was born in Los Angeles in 1975 and became known both for her unique relationships and her strong ties to family and friends. She once said, “Family is what grounds you,” showing her view on the importance of loved ones and connections in her life.

Family and Early Life

Angelina Jolie grew up in a family connected to the entertainment world. Her father is the actor Jon Voight, and her mother was Marcheline Bertrand, an actress. Jolie was born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California.

She has one brother, James Haven, who is also an actor. Jolie’s upbringing in Los Angeles exposed her to film from an early age.

She is currently single and does not have a spouse. Angelina Jolie was previously married but is now divorced. Her closest family now includes her six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.

Jolie’s children are both biological and adopted. Maddox, Pax, and Zahara were adopted from Cambodia, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, respectively. Shiloh is her first biological child with Brad Pitt, born in 2006.

The twins, Knox and Vivienne, were also born to Jolie and Pitt in 2008. All six children have become central figures in Jolie’s personal life.

All of Jolie’s children are students, and her brother continues to act and produce films.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Jon Voight	Father	1938
Marcheline Bertrand	Mother	1950
James Haven	Brother	1973
Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt	Son	2001
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt	Son	2003
Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt	Daughter	2005
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt	Daughter	2006
Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt	Son	2008
Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt	Daughter	2008

Relationships Across the Years

Jolie has had several public relationships. She married Jonny Lee Miller in 1996 after meeting him on the set of Hackers. Miller is a British actor. Their marriage ended in 1999, though they remained friendly.

Her second marriage was to Billy Bob Thornton, an American actor and musician, in 2000. They met on the set of Pushing Tin in 1999. Their relationship attracted attention, but they divorced in 2003, citing differences in lifestyle and priorities.

Jolie started a relationship with Brad Pitt after meeting on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2005. Their relationship became headline news. They married in August 2014 in France.

Jolie and Pitt share six children. They separated in September 2016, and their divorce process has included custody arrangements for the children.

None of the relationships ended with major public fallouts, but all shifted as their personal goals and family situations changed.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Jonny Lee Miller	Ex-Husband	1996–1999
Billy Bob Thornton	Ex-Husband	2000–2003
Brad Pitt	Ex-Husband	2005–2016 (married 2014–2016)

Friends and Connections

Jolie has maintained lasting friendships in and out of the industry. British actress Jacqueline Bisset, her godmother, has been a steady figure since Jolie’s childhood.

Her friendship with Gwen Stefani began when their children attended the same school. Both women would organize playdates and connect through their roles as parents.

Jolie also shares a strong professional relationship with makeup artist Toni G. They met early in Jolie’s career and have worked together on many films.

Some of Jolie’s friendships have faded over time due to distance or the demands of her career, but many key friends have stayed supportive and close.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Jacqueline Bisset	Childhood	Actress
Gwen Stefani	Early 2000s	Musician
Toni G	Late 1990s	Makeup Artist