Angelina Jolie has been the topic of Hollywood gossip for decades. She weathered the storm of “stealing” Brad Pitt from Jennifer Aniston, only to divorce him a decade later. The alleged affair gave us the nickname “Brangelina.” Her divorce from the Se7en star involved another scandal after he allegedly got physical with her on a plane in front of their children.
However, her tense relationship with her dad, legendary actor Jon Voight, dates back to her childhood. But now that he’s 87, he’s reportedly desperate to reunite before it’s too late. Keep reading to find out the latest on their strained relationship.
Angelina Jolie Spoke Out About Tense Relationship With Father
Angelina Jolie is the daughter of Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight and actress Marcheline Bertrand. She has a brother, James Haven, who is also in the acting business. However, their father left when they were young, leaving their mom to raise them alone. The situation left a lot of unresolved resentment.
Their relationship suffered from the resentment, but they weren’t always feuding. They co-starred as father and daughter in 2001’s Tomb Raider. However, their relationship became strained a year later when Jon Voight publicly claimed to Access Hollywood that his daughter had “serious mental problems.”
Mother’s Death Brought Them Together
Angelina Jolie’s beloved mother passed away in 2007 after a battle with ovarian cancer. She was just 56. The grief brought her back together with her father, whom she leaned on to be a grandfather to her children. She welcomed twins Knox and Vivienne in 2008 with her then-husband, Brad Pitt. They’re also parents to Maddox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh. Maddox, Pax and Zahara were adopted.
Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy in 2013 after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation, which increases the risk of breast cancer. The decision was made because of her own mother’s cancer battle.
The relationship between Angelina Jolie and her father became strained again after President Trump took office.
Jon Voight, 87, Desperate To Reunite Before It’s Too Late
Jon Voight is one of President Trump’s biggest supporters. He addressed how political differences affected his relationship with his daughter. “She has been exposed to propaganda. She’s been influenced by antisemitic people. Angie has a connection to the U.N., and she’s enjoyed speaking out for refugees. But these people are not refugees,” he told Variety in 2024. A spokesperson for the actress responded by saying that she wishes her father well, but refuses to speak about him publicly.
Angelina Jolie recently expressed interest in leaving Los Angeles after her two youngest children turn 18 in July. She’s since put her Hollywood mansion on the market for $29.85 million. She told the Hollywood Reporter that she plans to spend more time at her home in Cambodia.
A source close to the situation spilled to In Touch magazine that the two “rarely” speak or see each other. However, Jon Voight is reportedly desperate to change that. “It’s hitting him hard. Now he’s pleading with Angie to at least visit him one last time before she leaves town,” the insider claimed.
Angelina Jolie may be leaving L.A. behind, but she also said she plans to visit her family as much as she can. Does that include her estranged father or is it too late? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
