why is she famous? Angelina Jolie starred in thrillers like The Bone Collector and Taking Lives, blockbusters such as Gone in Sixty Seconds and Tomb Raider, and bombs like Alexander. She's also famous for her headlining way of life. From her well-documented marriage to fellow actor Billy Bob Thornton to her need to constantly tattoo her body, Angelina is famous for her personal and professional life.
In addition to her acting, Jolie has also been a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations High Commission for Refugees since 2001; worked as a professional model in London, New York and Los Angeles and appeared in numerous music videos including those of Meat Loaf, Lenny Kravitz, and the Rolling Stones. Jolie was also one of the first celebrities to accept an invitation to be one of the bearers of the Olympic Torch during the 2004 Olympic Games, though she was ultimately unable to participate due to filming commitments.
