Angelina Jolie
Breakthrough Years
1998
Angelina Jolie gained significant critical acclaim and won a Golden Globe Award for her powerful portrayal of supermodel Gia Carangi in the HBO biographical film Gia. This role showcased her dramatic talent and marked her as a rising star in Hollywood.
1999
This year solidified her standing in Hollywood when she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her intense performance as Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted. The Oscar win brought her widespread recognition and proved her formidable acting abilities.
2001
Jolie achieved global superstardom and became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses with her leading role as the titular character in the action adventure film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The film's immense commercial success established her as a major action star and solidified her A-list status.
