Angelina Jolie’s Path to Becoming a Passionate So*cial Activist and Her Strive to be a ‘Good Enough’ Mother
Angelina Jolie, born in Los Angeles, California, USA, in 1975, is widely known as an actress. However, her contributions to the community extend beyond her acting career and are truly impressive. Moreover, she is renowned for her scientific approach to parenting, making her an exceptional mother.
Growing up in a family immersed in artistic traditions, with both her father Jon Voight and mother Marcheline Bertrand being actors, Angelina Jolie was exposed to the world of entertainment from a young age. She attended Beverly Hills High School and later transferred to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. At the age of 14, she temporarily dropped out of acting school and pursued a career in the fashion industry, feeling less passionate about cinema. She sought to advance her career in London and New York.
Despite temporarily stepping away from acting school, Jolie’s natural talent and charm in the field continued to shine. At the age of 18, she landed her first lead role in the movie “Cyborg 2” (1993). Although the film did not achieve success and her lack of passion left her disappointed, Jolie blamed herself for what she perceived as a lack of acting talent, leading her to decline further movie invitations.
However, fortune smiled upon her two years later when she was offered the lead role in the movie “Hackers.” The film became a phenomenon, catapulting Angelina Jolie to stardom and making her a recognizable face in the press.
In 2001, with the movie “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” Jolie officially ascended to A-list status as a star. Since then, her successful movie career has earned her numerous international awards. However, beyond her remarkable acting achievements, Angelina Jolie is also a respected social activist and a mother who adopts a scientific approach to parenting.
Campaign to Help Disadvantaged Communities:
In 2006, together with her then-partner Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie established the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation to support humanitarian campaigns, such as eradicating poverty in rural Cambodia. They started the foundation by donating $1 million to Doctors Without Borders, an organization that provides aid to survivors of armed conflict or natural disasters in more than 60 countries. Jolie aimed to encourage the entire community to reach out to these vulnerable groups.
United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and Refugee Advocate:
In August 2001, Angelina Jolie became a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. Her weekly schedule frequently involves traveling to countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, or Iraq, visiting famine-stricken areas, war refugee camps, and assisting women and children from disadvantaged backgrounds. She started traveling more and became aware of the vast gaps in knowledge and resources, shocked by the disparity between the rich and the poor in the world.
In 2012, due to her continuous efforts in aiding disadvantaged groups, Jolie was appointed as the Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Her work now involves advocating for refugees to have a voice, protection, resistance against coercion, and access to better educational opportunities. Jolie has been vocal about the importance of supporting those affected by war and ensuring they receive the assistance they deserve.
Speaking Up Against Assault and Gender Discrimination:
Angelina Jolie is also a prominent feminist activist. For the past six years, she has worked tirelessly with humanitarian organizations to raise awareness about the issue worldwide. In 2014, she co-chaired the Global Summit on Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict. She has been involved in campaigns to prevent and respond to violence, encouraging victims to speak up and share their experiences. She also helps them report crimes when local authorities cannot be reached. Jolie strives to address budget shortfalls in psychological and financial support programs for those who seek to rebuild their lives.
