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I became an actress because my mom wanted me to become an actress. It took me until my mid-30s to realize I actually didn’t. I actually wanted to write and direct and be more involved in politics and humanitarian issues.

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Angelina Jolie
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: June 4
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