Angelina Jolie is approaching her 50th birthday on June 4th, and while she's not thrilled about the milestone, she's reportedly agreed to a celebration. The actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian is said to be planning a trip to Cambodia with all six of her children.
Insiders reveal that Jolie, despite disliking being the center of attention, has given her children the go-ahead to organize something special. Guests may include close friends like Selma Hayek and Ellen Pompeo. Jolie's milestone comes amidst a protracted divorce battle with Brad Pitt, including disputes over their shared French winery, Château Miraval.
Beyond her personal life, Jolie remains active in film and humanitarian work. She recently returned to Cannes, mentoring young stars. She also continues her work with Atelier Jolie, a sustainable fashion venture. However, the ongoing divorce proceedings are keeping her in Los Angeles, a situation she hopes to change once her twins turn 18, after which she plans to spend more time in Cambodia.
Adding to her concerns is the shadow of genetics. Her mother's death from cancer at 56 led Jolie to undergo genetic testing, revealing she carries the BRCA1 gene. This discovery prompted her to undergo a double mastectomy in 2013 and removal of her ovaries and fallopian tubes in 2015, experiences she shared in the New York Times to raise awareness about cancer prevention.