Summary
- Angelina Jolie's brother, James Haven, reveals his desire to protect her and her children during her divorce from Brad Pitt. Their strong bond has motivated Haven to make life changes to support them.
- Haven shares a close relationship with Jolie and attributes his protective nature to their mother. He wants to be present for his nieces and nephews as they navigate young adulthood.
- Both Jolie and Haven have addressed the rumors surrounding their affectionate moment at the Academy Awards, clarifying that it was merely a display of sibling love.
Angelina Jolie's brother, James Haven, has recently opened up in a rare interview about his relationship with his world-famous sister. Jolie has had an incredibly successful career, and several of her movies have grossed over $100 million at the box office. Along with her incredible work as an actor, activist and director, she's been busy with her family. Jolie has been hinting at retiring from Hollywood, complaining about fame.
Early in her career, Jolie never had a problem raising eyebrows, doing several wild things before becoming a mom. When she accepted the Academy Award for her win for Girl, Interrupted, she made comments focused on her brother, and the wording surprised some. She also locked lips with him that night. What has Angelina's older brother, James Haven, revealed about his relationship with his famous younger sister?
James Haven Wanted To Protect Angelina Jolie And Her Kids During The Divorce From Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie and James Haven are close, and it's apparent James Haven wants to be there for the Beyond Borders actor. Both James Haven and Jolie also had a strong relationship with their mother. Discussing Jolie's children, Haven revealed, "Anytime I'm blessed to be in their presence, I want to be in their presence." He added this was "A quality that... I got from my mom..."
For years, Brad Pitt and the Changeling actor seemed happy together. However, when they announced their split, things took a drastic turn. Soon, a years-long fight in the courts erupted between them. The Eternals actress shares six children with her ex-husband, star Brad Pitt: Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, and twins Knox and Vivienne.
When they announced their separation, James Haven wanted to step in and help Jolie. She and the Seven actor continue to fight, and even years after the divorce, the drama still isn't over between Pitt and Jolie. James Haven discussed wanting to "protect" Jolie and the children during a rare interview on the 90who10 Podcast.
"I think it's natural and that's where [my bond] all started, it started with the protection of her and her children - my nieces and nephews [during] those massively formative years," he revealed, per the New York Post. James Haven also made changes in his life in order to support Jolie.
James Haven Made Life Changes In Order To "Protect" Angelina Jolie, And His Nieces And Nephews
When he learned about Jolie and Brad Pitt's separation, he wanted to be there for the Maleficent star and his nieces and nephews. Along with support, he wanted to be there to "protect" them, and didn't mind making certain changes to do so.
James Haven made certain life changes so he could be there for Jolie and her children no matter what. According to the New York Post, he said during his interview on 90who10, "I set up my life so I can be present with whatever situation. I want to be there for them or for her - whatever she's going through."
James Haven added that he wanted to be a presence in his nieces and nephews' lives. "They're becoming young adults [in their] early 20s. That's so crazy. I think it's just very natural. I just want to be there." Haven also remarked that he and the Unbroken director have "very mutual interests, especially if it focuses on how to help the kids or stuff like that."
James Haven Was Thrust In The Spotlight Because Of A Kiss With Angelina Jolie
When Anglina Jolie won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted, she sparked numerous rumors for comments she made during her acceptance speech about her brother, James Haven. Both have discussed it, and claimed it was an affectionate moment between the siblings.
During her acceptance speech at the Academy Awards ceremony, the Gia star announced, "I'm so in love with my brother right now." She also kissed her brother, James Haven, which also surprised many, and caused enough rumors that both siblings addressed what happened.
Years after giving the speech, Jolie attempted to clear the air while speaking to Vogue. "Saying I'm 'in love' with him is just an expression." James Haven also addressed the kiss he and his sister shared with the Daily Mail, "I did not give Angie a French kiss. It was something simple and lovely."
He continued, "She was about to go off to Mexico to finish filming Original Sin with Antonio Banderas. I congratulated her on the Oscar win and gave her a quick peck on the lips. It got snapped and turned into a whole big thing," per US Magazine. Although many were surprised by the amount of love the two showed each other, they insisted it was nothing more than affection between a brother and sister.
Angelina Jolie and James Haven share a strong bond, and have defended themselves against rumors that have flown about them. It's obvious they feel they can count on one another. James Haven, who's "protective" of Jolie and her children, has shown his dedication to and love for his sister, nieces and nephews by making changes in his life to be there for them.
