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Books : Biographies & Memoirs : People, A-Z : ( J ) : Jolie, Angelina
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"I like to collect knives," says Angelina Jolie, "but I also collect first edition books." At first glance, she might seem to be someone without any secrets, talking openly about her love life, sexual preferences, drug use, cutting, and tattoos--and why she kissed her brother on the lips in public. And yet mysteries remain: What was really going on in her brief, impulsive marriages to Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton, and what is going on in her partnership with Brad Pitt? What’s behind the oft-reported feud with her father, the Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight? What drove her to become a mother of six children in six years? And—perhaps most puzzling of all—what about the other side of Angelina: How did this talented but troubled young actress, barely 35 years old, become a respected Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations as well as the "most powerful celebrity in the world" (unseating Oprah Winfrey) on Forbes’ 2009 Celebrity 100 list?
The answers that Andrew Morton has uncovered are astonishing, taking us deep inside Angelina’s world to show us what shaped her as a child, as an actress, and as a woman struggling to overcome personal demons that have never before been revealed. In this spellbinding biography, Andrew Morton draws upon far-reaching original interviews and research, accompanied by exclusive private photographs, to show us the true story behind both the wild excesses of Angelina’s youth and her remarkable work with children and victims of poverty and disaster today.
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Michael-John Wolfe, a Hollywood actor and a professional chauffeur, has compiled seven compelling stories of life-changing encounters with a variety of famous people. In some cases the celebrities are the main catalyst in the story; in others their presence simply helps make the story special. If you want to know what it’s like to be on the set of major feature films and work with people like Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and Martin Scorsese—read on.
Go behind the scenes and see life through the eyes of a struggling actor trying to make it in Hollywood. Discover the unique ways Michael-John was able to attain speaking roles in major feature films opposite Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt without being cast in either movie. Other stories include humorous, heartwarming accounts that feature director Martin Scorsese, actor Thomas Gibson, retired New York Mets second baseman Tim Teufel, and past NFL stars Jason Sehorn and Walter Payton. This extraordinary collection of memoirs is sure to leave you wanting more. (20,000 words)
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Three years ago, award-winning actress Angelina Jolie took on a radically different role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Here are her memoirs from her journeys to Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Pakistan, Cambodia, and Ecuador, where she lived and worked and gave her heart to those who suffer the world's most shattering violence and victimization. Here are her revelations of joy and warmth amid utter destitution?compelling snapshots of courageous and inspiring people for whom survival is their daily work?and candid notes from a unique pilgrimage that completely changed the actress's worldview -- and the world within herself.
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Ian Halperin, New York Times bestselling author of Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, explores the relationship of the world's most famous celebrity couple with exclusive revelations and personal anecdotes. This Supercouple, unlike any other, consistently turns heads, rolls cameras, and delivers action. The rugged, yet debonair, actor Brad Pitt (Fight Club, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Inglorious Basterds) and the always sexy and illustrious actress Angelina Jolie (Girl Interrupted, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Changeling) have made a lasting impression through their movies and their magic . . .. Find out the truth behind Angelina's notorious French kiss with her brother James at the 2000 Oscars. Learn about her childhood and estrangement from her father Jon Voight. Discover the truth of Brad's marriage to everybody's friend, Jennifer Aniston, and of her readiness to have children. Read about the true circumstances of the affair between Brad and Angelina along with their stormy & unstable relationship
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Academy Award–winning actress, former fashion model and Hollywood party girl, and current Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency, Angelina Jolie is constantly in the media spotlight. Unlike many Hollywood stars who do their best to avoid the press, her openness about her complicated and often outlandish life has endeared her to fans worldwide. Her most famous screen roles are covered in this biography, from Gia to Lara Croft. Also explored is her reputation for living on the edge, and Angelina's refreshing honesty around tempestuous romantic relationships, bisexuality, wild partying, and breakdowns and thoughts of suicide. Finally, her recent roles as philanthropist, mother, and half of a Hollywood golden couple with Brad Pitt, are also discussed in this inspiring book for fans of this continually fascinating global superstar.
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Do you remember Michael Douglas in 'Beetlejuice'? Did you know that Archibald Alexander Leach was one of the silver screen's most sought-after heartthrobs? Or that Ehrich Weiss was arguably the greatest escape artist of all time? How about the old comedy team of Arthur Stanley Jefferson and Norvell Hardy?
The answers to these questions and more lie inside this book. Over 600 celebrities' real names from the past and present. Names have been researched and verified. Enjoy!
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Celebrities are strange and sometimes what comes out of their mouths is even stranger! Here are a couple of the dumb quotes you will find in this book of over 200 dumb celebrity quotes:
"I don’t think anybody should write his autobiography until after he’s dead.”
"I was asked to come to Chicago because Chicago is one of our 52 states."
“I've now been in 57 states -- I think one left to.”
"My relationship to power and authority is that I'm all for it. People need somebody to watch over them. Ninety-five percent of the people in the world need to be told what to do and how to behave."
So who said these idiotic things? Well one of them is from our own President Barack Obama! To find out more, purchase the book and get ready for some jaw-dropping quotes!
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Illustrated biography of the iconic actress Angelina Jolie
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Remarkable People explores the lives of some of the worlds best-known people. It features individuals who have overcome major obstacles, have achieved great success, or have done important things to help others. Highlighting the life and times of each notable person, this biography series provides an in-depth look at the inspiration, achievements, and successes that define these great individuals. Informative first-hand accounts and stunning visuals engage students in compelling and timeless tales.
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Angelina Jolie has understandably created a mystique in the eyes of the public. A rare beauty and skilled actress, she has already earned an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Academy award. Her unconventional personal life, however, has consistently drawn as much attention as her acting skills. Over the past decade, fans have watched her evolve from Hollywood's rebellious wild child - infamous for her bold tattoos and shocking two-year marriage to actor Billy-Bob Thornton - to a mother and committed human rights advocate. Together she and Brad Pitt have adopted three international children, sparking an adoption trend among other celebrities. Best known for portraying strong, edgy women in film, Jolie exudes her own strength off-screen as she gracefully balances the pressures of family life, humanitarian efforts, and a flourishing career.
This detailed biography includes a chronology of significant events, illustrations, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources. Ideal for fans and general readers looking to learn more about one of today's most intriguing and sought-after celebrities.
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Read about the life and career of actress Angelina Jolie and examine why she garnered public attention.
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Like millions of other Americans, I suddenly found myself unemployed after the economic downturn of 2008.
I tried everything I could think of to keep the wolf from the door. I worked in sweatshops, and as a prison guard, and as a census enumerator, and as a gigolo. I worked for racketeer-influenced criminal organizations, got between Brad and Angelina and sold my story to the tabloids. I opened a papal supplies store, and worked as a pimp. I kidnapped Justin Bieber. I swallowed my pride and even became a finalist on American Idol, at least in my fantasies.
Nothing worked. But then I realized something -- that when the going gets tough, the tough try human trafficking.
Here, hilariously, are my adventures-- and misadventures -- in that and a variety of other lines of work. There but for fortune go you, pal.
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As a child, Angelina Jolie was teased about her unusual looks, and while making her way in the acting world, she was often overshadowed by her Academy Award-winning father, Jon Voight. But Jolie soon came into her own. Hailed as one of Hollywood's greatest beauties, she won an Academy Award of her own, along with a reputation for being an actress of uncommon commitment and bravery. A one-time "bad girl," Jolie is one of the world's best-known humanitarians, traveling the globe as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations and bringing comfort to refugees in many troubled regions. The daughter of a broken home, she grew up to create her own version of a modern family, complete with adopted and biological children and a man whom she loves but feels no need to marry. Read more about her unique life in Angelina Jolie.
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Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is an American film actress and activist. Daughter of actor Jon Voight, she is almost as well-known her for personal life as she is for her film career and humanitarian work. She has three children with fellow actor Brad Pitt, including a set of twins. The Jolie-Pitt union resulted in one of the most talked-about celebrity scandals of the last 20 years, as Pitt was married to actress Jennifer Aniston when he met Jolie. Though Jolie, Pitt and Aniston all deny that Jolie and Pitt had an affair while Pitt was still married to Aniston, the love triangle continues to appear in tabloid headlines. Jolie has frequently been listed as one of the worlds most beautiful women.
In the early days of her acting career, Jolie was thought of as a wild child who frequently made shocking admissions and appearances, such as her fondness for collecting knives. Jolie is best known for her Oscar-winning turn as a mental p
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Tracing the actress' meteoric rise to fame, this biography looks at Angelina Jolie's early years, including her childhood growing up as Jon Voight's daughter, her crush on Dr. Spock, and how she once dreamed of becoming a funeral director. The book also addresses Jolie's eccentric behavior and bold reputation.
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Award-winning actress, loving mother, tireless defender of refugee rights, Angelina Jolie is all of these things and so much more. While many people know her from her roles in such blockbuster films as Tomb Raider or from the scandals and controversies that have followed her since she first burst onto the scene, few know that she is the first person in history to be honored with the coveted "Citizen of the World" award for her work as a Goodwill Ambassador with the United Nations. Jolie's life in movies and her work with the UN are traced through the story of three volunteers working in the devastated city of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
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