- Jon Voigt is standing up against Angelina Jolie
- He doesn't agree with his daughter's political stance
- Their particular cold war continues
In a shocking turn of events, the family drama between Jon Voight, the veteran Hollywood star, and his daughter Angelina Jolie, an acclaimed actress and humanitarian, has once again hit the headlines. Voight did not mince words when he lambasted Jolie for her support of Palestine amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, branding her "ignorant" and "naive."
Family Ties Tested
The father-daughter duo, known for their tumultuous relationship, finds themselves at odds over Jolie's political stance. Voight, in a candid interview with 'Variety', accused Jolie of being swayed by "propaganda" and "antisemitic people," criticizing her connection to the UN and her outspoken support for refugees.
"These people are not refugees," Voight declared, challenging Jolie's advocacy for the Palestinian cause. "What happened in Israel is an act of terror," Jolie said in an October 2023 statement, according to the 'Hollywood Reporter.'
"But that cannot justify the innocent lives lost in bombing a civilian population in Gaza that has nowhere to go, no access to food or water, no possibility of evacuation, and not even the basic human right to cross a border to seek refuge." she said.
Voight criticized activists who say there are over 5 million Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the West Bank. "They’re dupes who never get outside of their bubble," he said, noting that Jolie is one of those "naive dupes."
The 'Maleficent' star’s father countered, "She’s ignorant of what the real stakes are and what the real story is because she’s in the loop of the United Nations."
A Father's Love Amid Disagreement
Angelina Jolie, formerly a special envoy for the UN High Commission for Refugees, has been vocal about her criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza, emphasizing the humanitarian crisis and the plight of innocent civilians. Her father, however, disputes her views, attributing them to her involvement with the United Nations, which he accuses of being inherently anti-Israel.
Despite the fiery rhetoric, Voight's love for his daughter remains undiminished. Voight explained that “it’s hard” for him to talk to his daughter about their differences.
"She doesn’t really want to share this kind of stuff, because she’s of another mind about it," he said.
The 'Pride and Glory' star continued: "I love my daughter. I don’t want to fight with my daughter. But the fact is, I think she has been influenced by the UN. From the beginning, it’s been awful with human rights. They call it human rights, but it’s just anti-Israel bashing."
After ranting about Jolie, Voight made it clear that his daughter is incredibly important to him.
"I love my daughter — that’s No. 1. I am happy when Angie is happy," he said while holding back tears. "When she’s having a tough time, I’m having a tough time. When she is down, I’m down." A source close to Jolie told 'Variety' that “Angelina wishes him well but does not speak about him publicly."
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As the story unfolds, Jolie has maintained her silence, with a source close to her indicating a desire to wish her father well without engaging in public discourse.
This latest chapter adds to the long history of friction between Jolie and Voight, rooted in personal grievances and now entangled with global political issues.
