Angelina Jolie‘s brother James Haven, 50, has been in the spotlight with his famous sister on and off throughout the years. James revealed that he was protective of his sister after her divorce from her ex-husband Brad. “That’s where it all started, it started with the protection of her and her children — my nieces and nephews,” he said during an appearance on the 90who10 podcast, via Page Six.
“I set my life up so I can be present with whatever the situation,” he explained “I want to be there for them or her –– whatever she’s going through.”Find out more about James and his life with Angelina below! James is also an actor. James Haven is on a red carpet. James Haven is on a red carpet. Like Angelina the talented actor has appeared in many films and television programs since 1998. He began with a small part in Angelina’s movie Gia; he has since appeared in many popular films, such as Hell’s Kitchen Original Sin Monster’s Ball; Breaking Dawn; and Keep Alive. The television shows he’s appeared in include CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and The Game. In addition to acting, he’s been the executive board director of Artivist, which is a festival in Los Angeles that puts a spotlight on various issues, including human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues. He was once Angelina’s kids’ nanny. Angelina Jolie and James Haven at an event. Shortly after Angelina’s split from her husband Brad Pitt in 2016, James reportedly moved in to step in the role of not only uncle, but head nanny to some of the other nannies looking after Angelina and Brad’s six children, who include Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. He was reportedly fired in 2017 and their relationship has reportedly deteriorated since then. “I just want to be with them at any time. I think it’s very natural.” Anytime I’m blessed to be in their presence, I want to be in their presence.”His niece Shiloh was named after him. James revealed that Shiloh was supposed to be his middle name when he was born in 1973, but his parents changed their minds, in a 2007 interview with Grazia. Angelina chose the name Shiloh for her daughter when Shiloh was conceived in 2006. Brad and Angie told me, “We’re thinking about names and our favorite is Shiloh. “We know that’s your original name. Would that be okay ?’,” James?”, he told the outlet. “I was almost in tears – I was so honored.”He sparked controversy when he & Angelina kissed at the 2000 Oscars. Angelina Jolie and James Haven hug at an event.
The sister and brother attended the Oscars together, and they shared a while posing on the red carpet. The moment became infamous and raised eyebrows all over the world. Angelina’s acceptance speech for winning Best Actress for her role in Girl, Interrupted, also got attention that night when she said she was “in love” with James. Despite the confusion of some viewers, both James and Angelina were reportedly going through a difficult time behind the scenes during that time when their mother began treatment after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which she passed away from seven years later. The two spent the day in the hospital before they stepped out onto the red carpet at one of the most prestigious award shows. “Nobody knew they spent the day at the hospital,” an insider told Radar OnlineJames became a born-again Christian in 2009. It was like, ‘Look where we’re at now.’ But the world saw something incestual,” an insider told
James became a born-again Christian in 2009. Since embracing his religion, he has reportedly been a part of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA, and was training to be a youth minister in 2012. James became a Christian in 2009. He has reportedly been a part of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA since then.