Angelina Jolie is 50 years old. Photos from the early stages of her career, when she was very different (15 photos)
Today, she is perceived as a Hollywood icon, an Oscar winner, a director, a goodwill ambassador and an activist, but once upon a time, it was all just the beginning. In the mid-90s, she burst into the film industry with her audacity, eccentricity and charisma. Her early career is an era of bold roles, bright images and unconventional decisions, when she was still just forming the image that would later become iconic. 
I'll show you some stills from her early films, that is, from the 20th century, before 2000 - now this period of Jolie's career seems forgotten. There are no particular hits here, but she is so diverse.
Looking for a Way Out (1982) — film debut 
She's 7 here. Her dad, actor Jon Voight, took her to the set.
Cyborg 2: Glass Shadow (1993) 
What kind of Pokemon is this, no one knows, since no one has seen this film. But 18-year-old Jolie has her first real role in a full-length film.
Hackers (1995) — first famous film 
The film brought the actress popularity, and what an image she has here — a sight to behold. By the way, "Hackers" was especially popular with viewers.
Desert Moon (1996) 
Everything is very complicated here — comedy, melodrama, and sudden crime. If it weren't for Jolie, no one would have ever stumbled upon him.
False Fire (1996) — First Dramatic Role 
Jolie plays one of the schoolgirls who is harassed by a wicked biology teacher, for whom their classmates stand up for him. It's worth noting here that it will take Jolie only three years to deliver an Oscar-worthy performance.
Playing God (1997) 
Jolie's first foray into the genre of noir drama with thriller elements. Although the film was met with a cool reception from critics, her "dangerous woman" image was remembered by audiences and producers, indicating her appeal to genres with a dark and tense tone.
Real Women (mini-series, 1997) 
Angelina Jolie in a historical setting.
George Wallace (mini-series, 1997) — first major award 
The mini-series received high marks from critics, and Jolie won a Golden Globe for her supporting role.
Gia (1998) — first good film 
Career breakthrough: the role of supermodel Gia Carangi brought her a second Golden Globe and wide recognition as an actress capable of bold and emotionally charged roles.
Vicissitudes of Love (1998) 
A light romantic drama, where Jolie showed her charm in a softer role.
Girl, Interrupted (1999) — First Oscar 
And the only acting one. Jolie has another one, but not a competitive one, but an honorary one. The film itself became the quintessence of what Jolie played in this part of her career. The actress played the crazy one in an exemplary way.
Pushing the Tide (1999) 
The film is unlikely to be of particular interest to anyone, but on the set Angelina met Billy Bob Thornton - their romance and marriage came under the media's scrutiny, which was the first such story in the actress's career.
The Power of Fear (1999) 
A thriller with Denzel Washington, in which Jolie began to prepare the ground for appearing in more mainstream projects, confirming her relevance to mainstream cinema.
Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - the first blockbuster 
Next is the story. Angelina Jolie's career quickly gained momentum and reached a new level. It was in the 2000s that she became a true superstar, combining the status of a Hollywood diva, a fighting heroine, and a dramatic actress. After that, she took up charity work, directed, had one of the most famous romances in pop culture, and was nominated for an Oscar again. And then she turned 50.
