Angelina Jolie sparked an internet frenzy after skipping her only brother James Haven’s nuptials over the summer.
Insiders confirmed to Just Jared on Wednesday, January 1, that Haven, 51, married his long-time friend Romi Imbelli on August 12 in Laguna Beach, California.
The intimate wedding ceremony hosted for “close family members” was attended by the groom’s father, Jon Voight. However, Haven’s famous younger sister missed the occasion.
The insider did not disclose why Jolie, who recently signed divorce papers with Brad Pitt to finalise an eight-year-long divorce battle, chose to snub Haven’s special moment.
However, speculations have been swirling on X, formerly Twitter, citing jealousy or family issues as potential reasons for actress’ absence from the wedding with one user saying, “Because he would kiss the bride and not her.”
“Jealousy,” another user added to the playful comments, referring to the siblings’ infamous kiss at the 2000 Oscars.
“Probably because she wanted to be the one to kiss him again. But the bride wouldn’t have it,” added a third user.
Meanwhile, some netizens put forward their perspective stating they believe family issues might be the reason.
“Probably because Jon Voight was there,” stated one user, given the Maria star and her father’s complicated relationship for decades.
Another user chimed in, saying, “Angelina skipping her brother’s wedding? There’s definitely some family drama brewing.”
Family drama or jealousy, nothing can be confirmed until official news. However, it is pertinent to note that the siblings have adored each other over the past years.
Haven has long been a constant in Jolie’s life, supporting her publicly with appearances at premieres and awards shows and privately.
As for Jolie, 49, she reflected on her bond with her elder brother in the 2000 Academy Awards interview with Entertainment Weekly.
“He and I were each other’s everything, always, and we’ve been best friends,” she told reporters of her brother after her Best Supporting Actress win for her role in Girl, Interrupted.
Notably, neither Jolie nor Haven has broken their silence on the ongoing speculations.
