Regarded as one of the most stunning women on the planet, Angelina Jolie didn’t just magically become the beauty that she is today. Her captivating features, including her plush lips and striking eyes, have caught the attention and jealousy of people worldwide. However, in some recently discovered photos from her past, the 37-year-old actress shows that she was once just like any other clumsy schoolgirl.
As she blossomed into her teenage years, Angelina Jolie donned a beautiful satin gown to celebrate her completion of eighth grade at around 14 years old.
In her younger years, Angelina, then known as Angie Voight, sported a very Nineties-style headband in one of her eighth-grade photos. The daughter of actor Jon Voight, Angelina pursued modeling in her teens, all while studying drama. Before launching her movie career with music videos for famous artists like the Rolling Stones and Meatloaf, Angelina experienced her fair share of growing pains. Her teenage years were filled with tumultuous events. She reportedly moved into her mother’s Los Angeles home at the age of 14 with an older boyfriend and eventually left acting classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. Photographs from that time capture a bright-eyed young girl who enjoyed wearing polka dot headbands, satin dresses, and minimal makeup.
Energetic young Angelina, who is around 12 or 13 years old, is seen prancing around in a vibrant outfit at a Bat Mitzvah party for a school friend in Los Angeles.
Star potential: Despite being surrounded by friends, the actress still managed to shine brightly.
Teenage girl: Angelina appeared more mature than her age of around 14 at the ceremony marking the end of her eighth grade, captured in a photo with her friend, Evelyn Ungvari.
Fully grown: An older Angelina in her late teens is seen with her friend, Evelyn Ungvari, showcasing her signature pout even at a young age. In a rebellious photograph, she exudes boredom in class with her long brown hair cascading down her back, already appearing more mature than her 14 years. Angelina later went back to her theater studies and graduated from Beverly Hills High School. Photos of the actress, sans her iconic tattoos, reveal her slightly taller stature but with the same radiant smile and dark hair as she poses with classmates and friends. These images portray a more modest version of Angelina compared to what was to come in the years ahead as she gained fame: sharing an intimate kiss with her brother, James Haven, being in a bisexual relationship with model Jenny Shimizu, and famously wearing a vial of her then-husband Billy Bob Thornton’s blood around her neck on the red carpet.
An old friend: Angelina strikes a seductive pose for the camera during her final year at El Rodeo Elementary school, around the age of 14.
Adding some flair: The actress, known as Angie Voight at the time, infused her eighth grade graduation speech with a touch of her unique personality, as captured in a school publication.
The popular kids: Angelina, around age 13, seen on a school ski trip to Yosemite on the left, and pictured on the right around the same time posing with Chris Landon, who resembles Brad Pitt – both classmates who were voted as having the ‘best legs’.
Can you find her? The young actress, around 11 or 12 years old, can be seen peeking out from behind a seat on a school bus trip at El Rodeo Elementary.
Sharing a grin: Angelina shares a laugh with a friend at El Rodeo Elementary in an old photo.
In a candid snapshot from her elementary school days, the actress is seen peeking out from behind a seat on the school bus with wide eyes. The photo’s date is unknown.
A shining star emerges! Angelina, a beautiful baby in a small bonnet in an unspecified photograph, has seemingly toned down her rebellious behavior in recent times. The actress has successfully transformed herself into a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, excelling as an actress, director, model, humanitarian, and mother of six alongside her partner Brad Pitt. Balancing her various roles, Angelina appears to have mastered the art of having it all. Currently filming her latest project, Maleficent, a modern adaptation of Disney’s classic Sleeping Beauty, Angelina was recently spotted in a field in full costume, embodying the title character with grace and skill.
Renaissance icon Angelina Jolie was spotted at the 3rd Annual Women in the World Summit in New York City on March 8th. She was elegantly clad in a flowing brown cape and holding a staff, with her brunette locks being tended to by a crew member. Angelina shared in an interview that she aims to bring depth to her portrayal of the villainous sorceress, whom she sees as a complex and powerful woman. “I want viewers to see a character who is multifaceted, capable of different traits besides just being tough and defensive,” she explained. The film, helmed by director Robert Stromberg, is scheduled for release on March 14, 2014.
