James Haven was once known as Angelina Jolie’s fiercely devoted brother, so much so that he admitted his closeness to her made it hard to find a woman who measured up. After years of searching, he finally tied the knot but the union was short-lived. James Haven and Angelina Jolie shared a bond so intense that it often raised eyebrows. He once admitted that finding love was a challenge because, in his eyes, he had “already got the perfect woman in my life” in his sister.
Eventually, he met the woman who finally won over his heart. However, their romance was short-lived. Take a closer look at their whirlwind marriage and its abrupt end.
James Haven and Angelina Jolie at the world premiere of “Girl Interrupted” on December 8, 1999, at the Cinerama Dome Theater in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Their relationship, however, became the subject of widespread scrutiny following an incident at the 2000 Academy Awards. That year, the actress won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a troubled young woman in “Girl, Interrupted.”
The siblings also shared a kiss at the 57th annual Golden Globe Awards in January of that year. Speculation about their relationship spread like wildfire, forcing Jolie and Haven to clarify that their bond was purely that of devoted brother and sister.
Angelina Jolie and James Haven kissing at the 57th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 24, 2000, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images Despite the public reaction, Haven was open about the significant influence Jolie had on his life, including his romantic relationships.”She’s always been very protective of me with regards to my romantic life, which I love,” he once said. “She wants me to be with the right woman. When you come from a divorced home, divorce is what you desperately want to avoid.”
