One of the most beautiful and enduring Hollywood unions is a couple of Jolie and Pitt. Media attention is constantly riveted on star lovers. But the public is also interested in information about the woman's family. For a long time, the object of the paparazzi was the father of Angelina Jolie. A photo of a man can be seen in the article.
Simple childhood
The father of the world famous star was born in 1938, December 29th. His homeland is Yonkers, which is located near New York. Mother's parents lived in Germany, and father's ancestors were Slovaks. John's father was a professional golfer and was a golf coach.
The child was raised as a true believer. But among his friends were children of different religions. After receiving his diploma, Jonathan decided to try his hand at the stage. It was Angelina Jolie's father who helped build his daughter's career many years later.
The young man's talent was noticed, and soon he delighted the audience with his performance on Broadway. Musicals and performances with his participation were very popular. In 1967the artist was awarded the honorary award "Theater of the World".
Road to the dream
In the same year he received the first and immediately the main role in the movie. With the film "Fearless Frank", the man declared himself as a talented screen actor. Despite the excellent acting, he continued to receive scripts where the directors asked to play supporting characters.
While Jon Voight conquered Hollywood, his brothers excelled in other areas. Barry studied science and became an excellent geologist. Wes took up music and worked under the name Chip Taylor. His songs had many fans.
Consequently, not only Angelina Jolie's father, but also the movie star's uncles were talented and popular people.
Voight's real success came after the movie "Midnight Cowboy". His partner in the picture was Dustin Hoffman. Until now, many professional ratings include this work in the list of the best tapes of the century. One of the most prestigious awards in the world - "Oscar" and "Golden Globe" - repeatedly nominated the film. Voight has received more than one award for his role as gigolo Joe Buck.
On the verge of work and love
In contrast to his career growth, his personal life was not so successful. In 1962, John entered into a marriage alliance with dancer and actress Laurie Peters. But the husband paid more attention to work than family. First love ended five years later.
Next Voight tried to build happiness with young actress Marcheline Bertrand. But this time, Angelina Jolie's father did not live in marriage much longer. The new chosen one was twelve years younger than her husband andjust starting her career. In the veins of the girl flowed a mixture of French-Canadian, Dutch and German blood. On December 12, 1971, the lovers got married.
John, instead of building family happiness, continued to devote most of his time to work. With his participation, such popular films as Deliverance, Konrak and Homecoming were released. The last picture became a new breath in his career. For this work, the actor receives an Oscar for Best Actor.
Failure of trust
Meanwhile, the newlyweds had a son in 1973. Two years later, in 1975, a daughter appeared in the family. The father of Angelina Jolie and James Haven specifically gave the children double names so that if they later want to start a career in acting, they would not stand in the shadow of their famous parents.
Permanent employment and affairs with fans broke the actor's marriage. The husband left the family when little Angie was only one year old. The girl lacked her father's love, and the feeling of inferiority and uselessness subsequently had a dramatic effect on life.
Marceline moved to New York with two young children. Due to household chores and the desire to raise children, the woman had to leave her dreams of star Hollywood.
Life behind the scenes
Despite the fact that Voight left the family back in 1976, Angelina Jolie's father and mother officially divorced only in 1978.
Angie herself often stated in interviews that when John was presented with awards, her heart remained cold. The love for art in the girl was awakened by her mother, who often drovechildren in the cinema. In addition, Marcheline dated director Bill Day from 1978 to 1989. Therefore, her children were constantly in the thick of life behind the scenes. Son and daughter had constant access to the unique world of the stage.
In the early 1980s, John was getting fewer invitations. But the artist compensates for the lack of such with a quality game. Voight himself noted more than once that he was very lucky, because talented actors and directors were on the same set with him.
The role of a professional is expanding, and now he can do not only dramatic characters, but also comedy and adventure genres. This period can be distinguished by such projects as "Table for Five" and "Runaway Train".
Characters without an Oscar
In 1982, the comedy "In Search of a Way Out" was released. In this film, Angie shows her acting skills for the first time. Of course, he agreed on an episodic role for the girl Voight, who played the main character in the film.
The work of the actor was not complete without public events. Angelina Jolie's father often took his daughter with him. The photos where they walk the red carpet together radiate tension. Despite the fact that John tried to find contact with Angie, the baby was uncomfortable in his company. The smiles and hugs of dad and girl didn't deserve an Oscar. The daughter blamed Voight for all her failures. Moreover, she felt dislike for all the men who abandoned their children.
On the edge of a knife
Calling Angelina a calm child was impossible. The girl considered herself ugly. Disproportionately large lips and eyes, high and expressive cheekbones, excessive thinness - that's what the beauty saw in the mirror. Confirmed the lack of confidence in their own attractiveness and an unsuccessful modeling career. The future sex symbol of the planet then dressed only in black clothes and dyed her hair red. The complexes were also because she wore things from second-hand. In addition, Angie thought about working in a funeral home. Sometimes she took drugs and had unusual hobbies. She collected knives in her room. And in order to at least sometimes feel alive, she cut her own body.
But Angelina Jolie's father, Jon Voight, had no idea about the problems that his daughter had.
In the early 1990s, a man often participated in television projects. In 1993, the film "Rainbow Warrior" was released. Further, the talented actor tried to act as a director. The film "Tin Soldier", which he directed, received positive reviews from critics.
From the ugly duckling to the beauty
In 1993, Angie's brother, James Haven, is studying at the film school. He invites his sister to the main roles in his first works. However, the tapes did not become popular.
These two people had a very close relationship. The Hollywood star has often admitted in interviews that she is madly in love with her brother. She felt sympathy for the guy because he was for her an example of a real man, who Angelina Jolie's father did not become. The girl's name was then often found in magazine headlines. actressaccused of perversions with his brother.
At the same time, the girl is filming another picture. "Cyborg 2: The Glass Shadow" is a film that critics immediately attributed to low quality. But everyone who looked at the work noted the attractive appearance of the young actress.
On the avenue of stars
Next Angie participates in the film "Hackers". There, the beauty falls in love with her partner - Johnny Lee Miller. Young people soon got married. But their marriage fell apart as quickly as it began.
Nevertheless, the woman's talent was seen, and every director wanted to see an actress in his project. The real noise was raised by the picture "Gia". There, the star played the role of a fashion model, whose life was full of drama. Angelina Jolie's father spoke especially positively about his daughter's talent. Angie's filmography has been increasing. And each new project received a lot of positive ratings.
In 2001, the tape "Lara Croft - Tomb Raider" was released. The director wanted to see only one actress in the lead role. Therefore, I waited a long time for her consent. As a result, Angie agreed to shoot. One of the requests: to involve Jon Voight in the project. He was invited to play Lara's father. Thus, the woman planned to reconcile with her father.
But the native people could not forget the old grievances. On the set, more and more disputes constantly arose.
Humanitarian mission
Then the public was especially interested in the name of Angelina Jolie's father, and why their relationship is so tense. It is not known exactly whatcaused a new scandal. But many eyewitnesses note that the woman at that time was especially interested in the work of the missionary.
The fact is that some scenes of the film were filmed in Cambodia. The third world country impressed Jolie so much that the heart of the star melted. Since then, she has spared no effort and her own money for humanitarian work.
Here, too, the woman first thought about adopting an orphan. Most likely, John did not support his daughter in this decision. Therefore, the question of why Angelina Jolie does not communicate with her father has a logical answer. Time has shown that the intentions of the star were sincere and far from a rash act. She adopted a boy and divorced her second husband.
After this incident, Angie finally changed her name and removed the surname Voight from it. To these events, the man said that his child needed psychiatric help.
For a long time, the beauty even refused to remember her father's name.
Will there be a happy ending?
Meanwhile, John's career continued. He played in such films: Pearl Harbor, National Treasure, Transformers.
The conflict acquired new facets after the third husband of the actress, Brad Pitt, intervened in the situation. Family values are important to a man, so he tried his best to help establish a difficult relationship between his daughter and father. Especially considering that Angie lost her beloved mother in 2007.
Native people met in Venice on the set of the film The Tourist. The family vacationed togetherVoight played with all six grandchildren. But the woman remained cold enough after this event.
Now the actor, the father of Angelina Jolie, is trying to prove his love to his daughter. He recently praised his granddaughter Vivienne's first role in Maleficent.
Relationships in this family are not easy, but both sides are trying to improve them. We'll see what will come of it. Perhaps relatives will still be able to find a common language and begin to communicate peacefully.
