Angelina Jolie’s brother James Haven: career, support, and family ties
19 november 2024 в 18:37
Angelina Jolie’s brother James Haven has long been a constant presence in her life, and she has never been shy about expressing her admiration for her only brother.
The eldest child of actor Jon Voight and the late actress Marcheline Bertrand, Haven has often appeared at premieres and award ceremonies to support his sister. He has also been a personal source of support, especially during Angelina’s public breakup with Brad Pitt, with whom she shares six children.
Although the 51-year-old brother generally leads a modest life, Haven has built an impressive career and legacy. Read on to learn more about him and his life with his sister.
Like Jolie, the talented star has appeared in various films and TV shows since 1998. He started with a small role alongside Jolie in the film «Gia» and has since appeared in other popular films, including «Hell's Kitchen», - «Original Sin», - «Dancing with the Devil», - «Daybreak», - and «Stay Alive». TV shows he has appeared in include «CSI: Miami» and «Game».
In addition to his acting career, he is the executive director of the Artivist Board, a festival in Los Angeles that raises awareness for various issues, including human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues.
Shortly after Angelina’s split from husband Brad Pitt in 2016, James reportedly moved in to take on the role not only of uncle but also as the main caregiver for some of the other nannies caring for Angelina and Brad’s six children, including Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. However, reports say she fired him in 2017, and their close relationship reportedly took a back seat since then.
But the brother and sister remained famously close, and in December 2023, Haven openly spoke about his protective role towards his sister after her divorce from Pitt. «It all started with protecting her and her children, my nephews and nieces», - he said during an appearance on the 90who10 podcast, according to Page Six. «I've set my life up to be there in any situation», - he continued. «I want to be there for them or for her — in any situation she’s going through».
He added that he wants to be there for the children during their «very formative years».
«They're becoming young adults in their early 20s», - he said. «I think it’s very natural, and I just want to be there at any time. When I’m blessed to be in their presence, I want to be in their presence».
James revealed that Shiloh was supposed to be his middle name when he was born in 1973, but his parents changed their minds, in a 2007 interview with Grazia. When Shiloh was born in 2006, Angelina apparently remembered and loved the name so much that she chose it for her daughter.
«At the last minute, my parents gave me Haven instead. It was very cool when Brad and Angie came to me and said, 'We're thinking of names, and our favorite is Shiloh. We know that was your original name, so would that be okay?'» James told the publication. «I was almost in tears — I was so honored».
The brother and sister attended a ceremony together and exchanged a kiss on the lips while posing on the red carpet. This raised eyebrows and made headlines everywhere, now becoming a well-known moment. Angelina’s speech thanking James for her win in the «Best Actress» category for her role in «Girl, Interrupted» also drew attention that evening when she said she was «in love» with James.
Despite some confusion among viewers, reportedly both James and Angelina were going through a difficult time behind the scenes when their mother began treatment after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, from which she passed away seven years later. They reportedly spent the same day in the hospital before stepping out onto the red carpet for one of the biggest award ceremonies in the world. «No one in the world knew they spent that day in the hospital before stepping out onto the red carpet for one of the biggest award ceremonies in the world»
The eldest child of actor Jon Voight and the late actress Marcheline Bertrand, Haven has often appeared at premieres and award ceremonies to support his sister. He has also been a personal source of support, especially during Angelina’s public breakup with Brad Pitt, with whom she shares six children.
Although the 51-year-old brother generally leads a modest life, Haven has built an impressive career and legacy. Read on to learn more about him and his life with his sister.
Like Jolie, the talented star has appeared in various films and TV shows since 1998. He started with a small role alongside Jolie in the film «Gia» and has since appeared in other popular films, including «Hell's Kitchen», - «Original Sin», - «Dancing with the Devil», - «Daybreak», - and «Stay Alive». TV shows he has appeared in include «CSI: Miami» and «Game».
In addition to his acting career, he is the executive director of the Artivist Board, a festival in Los Angeles that raises awareness for various issues, including human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues.
Shortly after Angelina’s split from husband Brad Pitt in 2016, James reportedly moved in to take on the role not only of uncle but also as the main caregiver for some of the other nannies caring for Angelina and Brad’s six children, including Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. However, reports say she fired him in 2017, and their close relationship reportedly took a back seat since then.
But the brother and sister remained famously close, and in December 2023, Haven openly spoke about his protective role towards his sister after her divorce from Pitt. «It all started with protecting her and her children, my nephews and nieces», - he said during an appearance on the 90who10 podcast, according to Page Six. «I've set my life up to be there in any situation», - he continued. «I want to be there for them or for her — in any situation she’s going through».
He added that he wants to be there for the children during their «very formative years».
«They're becoming young adults in their early 20s», - he said. «I think it’s very natural, and I just want to be there at any time. When I’m blessed to be in their presence, I want to be in their presence».
James revealed that Shiloh was supposed to be his middle name when he was born in 1973, but his parents changed their minds, in a 2007 interview with Grazia. When Shiloh was born in 2006, Angelina apparently remembered and loved the name so much that she chose it for her daughter.
«At the last minute, my parents gave me Haven instead. It was very cool when Brad and Angie came to me and said, 'We're thinking of names, and our favorite is Shiloh. We know that was your original name, so would that be okay?'» James told the publication. «I was almost in tears — I was so honored».
The brother and sister attended a ceremony together and exchanged a kiss on the lips while posing on the red carpet. This raised eyebrows and made headlines everywhere, now becoming a well-known moment. Angelina’s speech thanking James for her win in the «Best Actress» category for her role in «Girl, Interrupted» also drew attention that evening when she said she was «in love» with James.
Despite some confusion among viewers, reportedly both James and Angelina were going through a difficult time behind the scenes when their mother began treatment after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, from which she passed away seven years later. They reportedly spent the same day in the hospital before stepping out onto the red carpet for one of the biggest award ceremonies in the world. «No one in the world knew they spent that day in the hospital before stepping out onto the red carpet for one of the biggest award ceremonies in the world»
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