Angelina Jolie: Portrait of a Superstar (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Angelina Jolie has grabbed headlines since bursting on to the Hollywood scene over ten years ago and the stunningly beautiful actress remains a constant source..." (more)
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Academy Award–winning actress, former fashion model and Hollywood party girl, and current Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency, Angelina Jolie is constantly in the media spotlight. Unlike many Hollywood stars who do their best to avoid the press, her openness about her complicated and often outlandish life has endeared her to fans worldwide. Her most famous screen roles are covered in this biography, from Gia to Lara Croft. Also explored is her reputation for living on the edge, and Angelina's refreshing honesty around tempestuous romantic relationships, bisexuality, wild partying, and breakdowns and thoughts of suicide. Finally, her recent roles as philanthropist, mother, and half of a Hollywood golden couple with Brad Pitt, are also discussed in this inspiring book for fans of this continually fascinating global superstar.

About the Author

Rhona Mercer is an editor on celebrity weekly magazine New and has interviewed countless stars and figures in showbiz. She lives and works in London. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: John Blake (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844547922
• ISBN-13: 978-1844547920
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,625 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jolie Bio, February 12, 2008

By	Sara Roaden "Jolie-aholic" (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Angelina Jolie: The Biography (Hardcover)

Loved this!!! Great pictures and great insight into a wonderful person's world. Being a fan I had heard most of the stories from Angelina interviews in the past, but there were some things that surprised me. It also offered a lot of information on her marriages and why they didn't work out.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! A great read!, January 25, 2008

By	Susie (Vallejo, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angelina Jolie: The Biography (Hardcover)

I bought this book as my Christmas present to myself and I was not disappointed. I couldn't put the book down. Very well written and well-rounded. I feel like I know Angelina now as if I'd grown up with her. I respect and love her even more after reading this book. She literally transformed herself and morphed into the amazing woman she is now. This book is a must for all Angelina Jolie fans everywhere.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, May 9, 2008

By	Karen Petruzella "Book addict" (Bristol, CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Angelina Jolie: The Biography (Hardcover)

I liked this because it enlightened me to her past and how she is different from everyone else. Right from the beginning.