What Happened to James Haven Voight?

James Haven Voight was born on May 11, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, to actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. He is the elder brother of Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie. Haven attended Beverly Hills High School and later the USC School of Cinema-Television, where he earned a George Lucas Award for a student film he directed, which notably starred his sister.

Haven began his professional acting career in 1998, appearing in minor roles in several films, including 'Gia' (1998), 'Hell's Kitchen' (1998), and 'Original Sin' (2001), many of which also featured Angelina Jolie. He also appeared in 'Monster's Ball' (2001) and had guest roles in television series like 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (2004) and 'The Game' (2007). By 2013, Haven had largely retired from acting, shifting his focus to producing and directing. He served as executive producer for the documentary 'Trudell' (2005), which was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival, and the short comedy film 'That's Our Mary' (2011). In 2015, he directed his father, Jon Voight, in the short film 'Court of Conscience'.

Beyond his film work, Haven has been deeply involved in humanitarian causes. Since 2006, he has served as the executive board director of Artivist, a Los Angeles-based film festival that champions films addressing human rights, animal rights, and environmental issues. His personal life saw significant changes, including a period of estrangement from his father, Jon Voight, during which he legally dropped 'Voight' from his surname. Following his mother Marcheline Bertrand's death in 2007, he reconciled with his father. Haven also became a born-again Christian in 2009, a conversion that reportedly influenced his priorities away from the Hollywood spotlight.

A significant turning point in Haven's recent life occurred after Angelina Jolie's high-profile split from Brad Pitt in 2016. Haven stepped in as a 'silent anchor' for his sister and her six children, reportedly managing nannies and providing support during their formative years. He expressed in a rare 2024 interview on the '90who10' podcast that he intentionally 'set his life up' to be present for his sister and his nieces and nephews.

In a surprising development, Haven married Romi Imbelli, a star from 'The Real L Word,' in an intimate ceremony in Laguna Beach in August 2024. However, the marriage was short-lived, with Imbelli filing for an annulment just seven months later, which was finalized in March 2025. Despite the annulment, Haven and Imbelli remained close. On August 6, 2026, Haven publicly came out as gay during a livestream with Imbelli for her Substack, stating, “I’m gay.” He shared a letter reflecting on his lifelong journey of self-discovery and the importance of authenticity.

As of August 2026, Haven has reportedly returned to his home in Los Angeles, continuing to lean into his faith and philanthropic work. He and Romi Imbelli are collaborating on adapting her book into a television series, which Haven plans to direct, indicating his ongoing involvement in creative projects behind the camera. His estimated net worth is around $500,000, though some earlier reports cited up to $2 million.