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Actress Angelina Jolie (L) and her elder brother James Haven. Picture from 80s90svibes’ Instagram |
As reported by The Mirror, Haven, a former actor, appeared on an episode of the “90Who10” podcast, which aired on Dec. 31, 2023, to share his insights. He spoke about his dedication to being a continuing supply of stability for his nieces and nephews throughout Jolie’s public divorce from her ex-spouse Brad Pitt.
“It began with the necessity to defend Angelina and the youngsters,” Haven shared with host Jessica Entner. “Witnessing their non-public struggles turn into public spectacles, I knew I needed to step in.”
Noting the numerous impression of those occasions on the “massively youth” of Jolie’s youngsters, Haven acknowledged that his protecting instincts prompted him to rearrange his personal life to be obtainable for his sister and her household, in keeping with The Impartial.
“They [Jolie’s children] are transitioning into younger adults, and it’s a important time,” he mentioned. “I wish to be there for them, to supply steerage, help, and simply be current every time they want me.”
Haven, 52, began his appearing profession in 1998 and retired in 2013. He’s presently acknowledged for his activism.
Jolie, 48, has six youngsters together with her ex-husband movie star Pitt, 60: Maddox, Pax Thien, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox Jolie-Pitt. Maddox, Pax Thien, and Zahara have been adopted from orphanages in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Ethiopia respectively. In the meantime, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox are the couple’s organic youngsters.
Jolie and Pitt have been embroiled in a custody battle following Jolie’s preliminary divorce submitting in 2016. Jolie was granted bodily custody of the youngsters, whereas Pitt was given joint custody in 2021. Nevertheless, it’s reported that the tug-of-war remains to be not fully settled.