Angelina Jolie, an enduring figure in Hollywood, has not only been in the limelight for her illustrious career but has also attracted attention for legal battles post her divorce from Brad Pitt and their subsequent confrontations.
However, the focus is not solely on her relationship with her ex-husband; recent doubts have emerged about her ties with her brother James Haven. Speculations have arisen due to their prolonged absence from public appearances together and statements from acquaintances hinting at a potential estrangement, a shift from their historically strong bond.
Born just two years apart, they are the children of Marcheline and actor Jon Voight, with whom Angelina's relationship has been complicated. James, in a previous interview with Daily Mail, shed light on being the father figure at home during their formative years. He described their father as "very harsh" and someone who "never did his job" as a parent.
Despite Angelina expressing in an Access Hollywood interview that being with her father was not "healthy," it was James who played a pivotal role in fostering reconciliation between Jon and Angelina.
The passing of their mother, Marcheline, in 2007 served as a moment that showcased their reliance on each other. James, reflecting on the emotional time, shared, "I couldn't stop crying. Luckily, I had Angelina by my side when I found out."
During Angelina's divorce from Brad Pitt, her brother played a significant supportive role and even took on the role of a babysitter for her children. Before the couple's separation, James and Brad shared a positive relationship, with sources revealing to Us Weekly that "Brad holds James in high regard."
However, the once-close relationship between Angelina and James appeared to cool off. In January 2021, a source close to Angelina hinted at past friction, stating, "For many years she was his best friend, his main company, and a totally devoted brother." While an official explanation remains elusive, statements from Angelina's inner circle, as published by R Online, suggest a change in her attitude towards her brother.
Allegedly, she had James serve as a personal assistant, and tension arose when she could not control her children while working. Speculation also points to a significant argument that led to Angelina firing James, leaving him "devastated" and transforming their relationship from best friends to adversaries overnight, according to media reports from 'New Idea.' The source claimed, "Angelina and James had a huge fight after she fired him from being her primary childminder, and they've barely spoken since."
