Angelina Jolie’s life is surrounded by Oscar gold! Her family tree and relationships read like a who’s who of Hollywood royalty. Here’s a breakdown of the Oscar winners in her life, including family and famous partners:
Her Father: Jon Voight
- Oscar Winner
🏆 Best Actor – “Coming Home” (1978)
Jon Voight is a celebrated actor who won the Academy Award for his powerful performance as a paraplegic Vietnam War veteran.
Her Godfather: Maximilian Schell
- Oscar Winner
🏆 Best Actor – “Judgment at Nuremberg” (1961)
Schell was a close friend of Jolie’s mother, Marcheline Bertrand, and became Jolie’s godfather. He was a respected European actor and director, known for gravitas and intense performances.
Angelina Jolie Herself
- Oscar Winner
🏆 Best Supporting Actress – “Girl, Interrupted” (1999)
Jolie won for her haunting, electric role as Lisa, a rebellious psychiatric patient. This role catapulted her from edgy indie star to A-list actress.
Ex-Husband: Billy Bob Thornton
- Oscar Winner
🏆 Best Adapted Screenplay – “Sling Blade” (1996)
While best known for his quirky acting, Thornton won his Oscar for writing and also starred in the film. He and Jolie were married from 2000 to 2003 and made headlines for their… unconventional PDA.
Ex-Partner: Brad Pitt (longtime partner, not technically husband until 2014)
- Oscar Winner (as Producer)
🏆 Best Picture – “12 Years a Slave” (2014)
Brad Pitt won an Oscar as a producer on the Best Picture–winning film, and later won an acting Oscar too:
🏆 Best Supporting Actor – “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2020)
Jolie and Pitt were Hollywood’s ultimate power couple from around 2005 until their split in 2016.
Bonus: Her Mother – Marcheline Bertrand
- Not an Oscar winner, but a respected actress and producer who helped shape Jolie’s humanitarian values and artistic side.
So in short, Jolie’s life is positively dripping in Oscar glow: her dad, godfather, ex-husband, ex-partner, and she herself all took home statues — and not just for acting, but also for writing and producing. 🌟
