Angelina Jolie Film Actress, Model, Producer, Activist, Actress, Director By: Gabby Beale Angelina Jolie is one of Hollywood's most known actresses. Leading in movies like “Salt” and “Maleficent.” She’s one of Hollywood's highest paid actors. Jolie was born in Los Angeles, California, June 1975. She was always a joyful little girl, she would dress up and play improve while her brother would record her. Meanwhile, she suffered from depression. While living in New York at the time, her parents were separated when she was only 6 months old. Her father being the actress Jon Voight managed to be very wealthy, but he failed to pay child support and saw Jolie and her older brother occasionally leaving their mother in money trouble. She was bullied in school and when they moved back to California she grew to be a rebellious teenager. She was a self-cutter (people who cut themselves to relieve stress between the age of 7 to 24) and started doing drugs. One time she cut herself so deep, she had to be rushed to the hospital. That was sort of wake up call for Jolie. Later in 1986 she dropped out of Highschool to attend Lee Strasberg Theatre and film Institution in West Hollywood, California. There she learned the method of acting, how to feel the emotion of characters by getting in touch with their painful memories. Acting pulled Jolie out of this dark place in her life. She later went back to Highschool where the bullying continued. Jolie says “ I didn't feel clean or pretty” pg.17.
The existence of the motion picture industries has been a primary source of media information. In fact, video studio gave birth to some magazines. The is so much obsessed with celebrity and star news leaving the media personnel with no option but dig star gossips as much as they can. The movie industry has been around for quite some time. However, over time it can be appreciated that cultures have regularly changed as time goes by (Thomas 67). Values to be depicted on in a movie vary widely as well as the actors. To get a clear picture of these varying cultures and values, it is important to compare two Hollywood stars; One before the year 1980 and the other one our current time.
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Thandie Newton tells her personal story of finding her “otherness” as a child in two different cultures, and then she grows up as a teen actor playing many different selves. In addition, she adds that acting and dancing saved her life, giving her an atmosphere of whom she was and a place where she could fit herself.
not know who she is right now, but who deserves the chance to find out.” -Jodie Picoult, My
Elle Woods, portrayed as the stereotypical blonde, gave others room to question her intelligence due to her naïve way of living. After arriving at Harvard she quickly realized her dilemma; she couldn’t succeed because no one gave her a chance. Many dance numbers later she learned she didn’t need other people’s approval, she only needed to accept her individuality. She showed
Kate Bosworth stepped out in Los Angeles as she attended the SAG Foundation's Conversation on her TV series, "The Art of More" on Tuesday, October 27. She styled her tresses into a braided hairstyle so effortless.
“Her modest demeanor and short tousled hair made her a perfect heroine for a media-conscious age.” She is determined because she was dead set on pursuing her dream. She is also inspirational because she inspired many women to follow their own dreams. She has faced many obstacles such as money but that didn’t stop her.
Sometimes actions speak louder than words and open the door for others to be their own person. Marilyn Monroe was brave breaking the world’s stereotypes of the day. She was an American actress and model, and was one of the most popular sex symbols in the 1950’s. “Marilyn was considered the most beautiful woman of her time. She was more than that though. Marilyn was a role model who showed young women that they could triumph over a troubled past and still grow up to be anything they wanted.”(Scotti) Marilyn Monroe was abandoned by her mother to many foster homes. She struggled through drug problems, alcohol problems, and men problems. She knew she was not perfect. Marilyn noticed her flaws and embraced them. She proved to women that they can triumph over anything life throws at them. “Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about” (Drops). Through all the struggles growing up, Marilyn Monroe always found something to smile about. She should be a role model for people all over the world and look for the good in
Gwyneth Paltrow is both one of the best paid actresses in Hollywood, and one of the most polarizing. Love her or hate her. Here are some facts you may not know about the actress! Stay tuned for part two, coming soon.
Making it big in Hollywood is the dream of many children and adults alike. Shining lights, the glittering sparkles of rich fabrics, hugs mansions, world-class food; the list goes on and on about the amazing opportunities the stardom has to offer. It seems like a blessing to most outside of it, but when one steps into the world, it can be equally as much of a curse. Privacy is shed and one’s personality is no longer his or her’s to decide, but instead the result of millions of outsiders’ opinions. Every move is reported on and scrutinized, and yet even so, much of what is reported is never confirmed to be true.
6/2/17 9:10am worker received a phone call from Holly mcadams. Holly stated that Chad SR called to inform her she has been barred from visiting at the prison due to her wardrobe changes from prior visit attempts. she has been barred from visitation until August. Holly was informed that she could write a letter to the prison asking for the bar to be revoked. Holly spoke about how she was going to try to write the prison, but would work out with the worker to make sure the other two children see Chad SR. Holly spoke about her mother in law in bad shape. Chad Jr has a play day at the park and DQ that afternoon for the birth to three program. Chad Jr was tested at daycare for interventions. May 19-25 Jerseyville news paper has ran and christina
Her passion was shown through each play and film she was ever in and many directors desire confident, iron-willed and ardent actresses alike
She was recently invited to give a speech at the Glamour Women of the Year conference in November. She started off with a few anecdotes about her life growing up as a girl and then her adventure into the entertainment industry. “See, I just kind of started wondering lately why female ambition is a trait that people are so afraid of. Why do people have prejudiced opinions about women who accomplish things?” (Moeslein).
She portrayed Elle Woods but she is more than that. Actress Reese Witherspoon has accumulated various successes and accomplishments in her career. But most of it would not be possible if she did not get her higher education.
My personal opinion of Jolie’s work is that there are positive aspects to her involvement in development work, but there are so many underlying issues that it makes it impossible to view her work as positive to development.