BREAKING FREE

Angelina Jolie’s Brother Who She Kissed on the Lips Comes Out as Gay

James Haven, who caused a stir when he kissed his actress sister on the lips at the Oscars, has opened up about his sexuality.

James Haven, the brother of Angelina Jolie and son of Jon Voight, has come out as gay after splitting from his ex-wife, Romi Imbelli. On a livestream, Haven, 53, read a letter explaining why he is ready to come out now. “Not because he’s changed, but because he’s tired of hiding. Coming out isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about allowing everyone else to meet the person who has been here all along,” the letter read. Haven and Imbelli were only married for 15 days in 2024 before separating, but had been friends for more than two decades before their marriage. The pair has maintained their friendship post-breakup. Imbelli posted a compilation video of her and Haven to Instagram on Thursday, writing, “I wasn’t here to out someone I love. I was here to help set someone free. There is a difference. In return he set me free.” Haven’s letter continues: “That little boy with glitter on his face and mascara on his lashes was never confused, broken, or something to be ashamed of. He was simply gay. He was joyful. He was brave before he even knew it.” Haven, who is two years older than his sister, Jolie, caused a stir at the Academy Awards in 2000, where she won Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted. The siblings shared a kiss on the lips, which created a scandal and rumors that the pair were a little too close.