Angelina Jolie is a US-born actress, film director, screenwriter and producer known for her political commitment to humanitarian causes.
One of Hollywood's highest paid stars, Angelina Jolie has received a lot of acclaim for her performances in films including, "A Mighty Heart" and "Wanted." She has received numerous awards, among them an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the drama "Girl, Interrupted" (1999). Other films in which she acted include "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Salt," and "Changeling." Committed to conservation, education, and women's rights, Jolie has been praised for her work with refugees and activism as a special envoy for the UNHCR. She has directed five movies, most notably, "In the Land of Milk and Honey," set in the former Yugoslavia and dealing with the war's effects on women.
Angelina Jolie has said funding received by the UN refugee agency to help Syrian refugees has fallen sharply. The Hollywood star was visiting the Domiz Camp in Iraq, home to 33,000 refugees displaced by the Syrian war.
An Angelina Jolie-directed movie about the Khmer Rouge, recalling the atrocities and agony suffered under the regime, is going to be launched this weekend at the fabled Angkor Wat temple complex. Ate Hoekstra reports.
US investigators say they're gathering details of an alleged incident involving actor Brad Pitt and his family aboard a flight. Several US media say a child welfare agency has launched an investigation.
When Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie fell in love, it felt like the uniting of Hollywood's superlatives. Now their break-up gets more attention than some terror attacks. But do we have a right to judge, asks DW's Kate Müser.
Madame Tussauds London museums have separated two figures of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt following news of their imminent divorce. Pitt has released a statement saying he is "very saddened" by the divorce filing.
After over ten years as one of Hollywood's most powerful couples, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have split. DW takes a look at their relationship from its steamy on-set beginnings to its surprising, sudden end.
US actress Angelina Jolie has filed for dissolution of marriage from her husband Brad Pitt, Jolie's attorney has confirmed. According to TMZ, the 41-year-old Hollywood star is seeking custody of their six children.