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Family dynamics can be complicated, even for celebrities like Angelina Jolie and her father, Jon Voight. Their relationship has seen its share of ups and downs, with tensions and reconciliations shaping their story over the years.
Jolie’s childhood was marked by her parents’ divorce when she was just a child. Voight’s admission of infidelity led to the dissolution of their family, leaving Jolie to be primarily raised by her mother. Despite occasional appearances from Voight, Jolie describes her father’s involvement in her life as sporadic and performative, particularly in front of the press.
As a teenager, Jolie struggled with various challenges, including substance abuse and a tumultuous relationship with her father. Voight’s public comments about her mental health during her divorce from Billy Bob Thornton strained their already fragile bond. Despite attempts at reconciliation, their relationship remained strained, with brief reunions followed by further discord.
In 2002, Jolie officially distanced herself from her father by dropping his surname and emphasizing her middle name, Jolie. Their relationship experienced a brief period of reconciliation in 2010, facilitated by Brad Pitt after Jolie’s mother’s death. However, their political differences, particularly Voight’s vocal support for Donald Trump, strained their relationship once again.
Voight’s public criticism of Jolie’s political stance further widened the divide between them, reflecting their contrasting views on various issues. Despite Jolie’s extensive humanitarian work, Voight’s staunch conservative beliefs led to public clashes between them, including Voight’s social media condemnation of Jolie’s support for Palestine.
As of now, Jolie has not publicly responded to her father’s remarks. With Voight nearing 86 years old, the possibility of reconciliation remains uncertain, leaving their relationship at a crossroads.