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Learning about Angelina Jolie

In this world, filled with glitz and glamour, there are many famous people to admire and dream of.  However, occasionally there is that certain superstar that exudes the idea of it is, to truly be fabulous.  Angelina Jolie is one of those famous people, with her well-known full lips and eyes that glisten with promise.  She had a great start in the world of fame, by being the daughter of Actor Jon Voight, but her super stardom was earned, all on her own.  She began by taking acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Institute of Acting, but left the Institute to pursue a career in modeling; which gave her worldwide exposure.  In 1997, she exploded onto the big screen by landing a part in a featured film, called 'Playing by Heart', but she received her fame, when she acted in the hit movie 'Hackers'.

Anyone who loves movies will remember her amazing roll in the film 'GIA'; which was about a famous model, this was truly the roll of all rolls for Angelina Joli, and people still talk about her performance today.  She continued to receive amazing rolls; which helped her to grow, into being one of the top Actresses in Hollywood, Angelina will play almost any type of roll and she prefers rolls that test her ability and force her to step up her game.  Angelina Jolie has received numerous awards and recognitions, such as an Oscar for supporting Actress in 'Girl Interrupted'.  There were other awards like an Emmy Award, Blockbuster Entertainment Award and Saturn Award for best Actress; just to name a few.

Ms. Jolie, plays a new and exciting roll these days; as a mother to her four children and life partner to the famous Brad Pitt, she is finding that this is the best performance of her life and enjoying every minute of it.  This does not mean that Angelina Joli is done with acting; she is still acting full time and handling motherhood full time.  I know that we will continue to watch her grow as an actress and a mother.  Her fan base is loyal and admiring and if you wonder why, rent some of her earlier films and a few new films and you will see that she gives 150% to her craft and to her fans.  This famous icon will continue to amaze and appease the world for years to come.