Angelina Jolie’s Brother James Haven Comes Out as Gay After Breakup With Wife

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James Haven, the older brother of Angelina Jolie, is opening up about his sexuality and publicly coming out as gay.

Sharing his truth

Haven discussed his journey during a livestream hosted on Romi Imbelli's Substack.

The 53-year-old actor and son of Jon Voight spoke about his experiences growing up, including the factors that led him to remain in the closet when he was younger.

He said that coming out has allowed him to begin living more authentically.

His former wife supported his journey

Haven's announcement comes more than a year after he and Imbelli revealed that they had filed to annul their seven-month marriage.

Despite their relationship ending, Imbelli played a role in helping Haven share his story publicly.

A message to his family

Haven also expressed hope that his family and others would respond with compassion rather than judgment.

He emphasized the importance of being seen beyond labels and being accepted for the person they have always known.

A new chapter

For Haven, coming out represents a significant personal step after years of keeping this part of his identity private. His message centered on authenticity, acceptance and the hope of maintaining meaningful connections with the people closest to him.

Bottom line

James Haven has publicly come out as gay, sharing that the experience has helped him embrace a more authentic life. His announcement follows the end of his marriage to Romi Imbelli, who helped him tell his story publicly.