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Who is Angelina Jolie?
Angelina Jolie is a highly acclaimed American actress and filmmaker, known for her roles in films like 'Maleficent' and 'Girl, Interrupted', for which she won an Oscar. Beyond her acting career, she is also a prominent humanitarian, serving as a Special Envoy for the UN Refugee Agency. She and Brad Pitt were a famous Hollywood couple.
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