If, like me, you’ve been scrolling through Instagram in the last few days and came across a rediscovered photo of Angelina Jolie and her brother sharing a kiss, prompting a ‘What?!’ moment, followed by a swift Google search with the query ‘Angelina Jolie kissing brother,’ only to realize you’re late to the party, here’s some context for you.
Jolie, aged 48, and Haven, aged 52, are the children of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. While Haven has kept a relatively lower profile compared to his parents and sister, a moment shared by Jolie and him on the Oscars red carpet in 2000 often resurfaces and goes viral.
The incident involved a kiss after Jolie won the Academy Award for Girl, Interrupted. The siblings faced backlash for the kiss and defended themselves, explaining that they had just visited their mother in the hospital. Bertrand was diagnosed with ovarian and breast cancer and passed away in 2007, making the kiss a display of close sibling affection during a challenging time.
In a rare interview with 90WHO10 on a podcast episode released on December 31, 2023, Haven was asked about his relationship with Jolie now and what it has been like supporting her through her separation from Brad Pitt in 2016. Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt, citing ‘irreconcilable differences,’ and they have been navigating a co-parenting relationship ever since.
Haven reflects on his role, saying, “I mean, I think it’s all natural and that’s where it started with the protection of her and then, you know, in the direct of her children and my nieces and nephews.” He emphasizes the importance of being present during the formative years of Jolie’s children, being there for them as they transition into young adulthood.
Expressing a commitment similar to his mom’s, he states, “Anytime I’m blessed to be in their presence, I want to be in their presence.” Haven shares a quality he inherited from his mom, which is turning off his phone when with people to ensure they are the focus. This is something he practices with his sister and her children, emphasizing his desire to be there for them and help whenever needed.
Haven elaborates on their shared interests, especially those focused on helping kids, and mentions the strong bond between siblings who have experienced certain traumas in their upbringing. He explains that working with a sibling implies addressing shared issues without explicitly saying it, expressing a desire to prevent such challenges from happening to others.
Looking ahead, Haven anticipates that there will be many future projects they’ll work on together, emphasizing the private nature of their collaborations thus far.