The curious evolution of Angelina Jolie and her Relationships

Shiloh – First Biological Child

The media went crazy when Angelina became pregnant with Brad’s baby. The power couple traveled to Namibia to give birth to their daughter in May of 2006, trying to avoid the media. When it came time to offer the first photos of their child, the couple sold them to People and Hello! for $4.1 and $3.5 million respectively, with all proceeds benefiting UNICEF.

Angelina Jolie’s Directorial Debut

Jolie’s only film in 2006 was Robert De Niro’s The Good Shepherd, telling the early history of the CIA, as seen through the eyes of Edward Wilson (Matt Damon). Jolie played Wilson’s neglected wife. In 2007, Jolie made her directorial debut with the documentary A Place in Time, which captures the life in 27 locations around the globe during a single week.

Jolie Gives Mighty Heart In A Mighty Heart

Jolie also starred as Mariane Pearl in Michael Winterbottom’s documentary-style drama A Mighty Heart (2007), about the kidnap and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in Pakistan. The movie is based on Mariane Pearl’s memoirs A Mighty Heart and had its premiere at the 2007 Cannes International Film Festival. Jolie’s performance was described as “well-measured and moving.”

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