Angelina Jolie worked with Jillian Armenante in the 1999 American psychological drama Girl, Interrupted. The film also stars Winona Ryder, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy, Whoopi Goldberg, Jared Leto, and more.
Now, reports revealed that Brad Pitt is planning on taking Angelina Jolie’s former co-star to stand during their upcoming custody trial. Jillian Armenante is on the 56-year-old actor and film producer’s witness list in the case, along with many other names. The Troy star’s list also includes security consultants, psychologists, and a therapist. Jolie‘s witness list has not yet been revealed.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have yet to settle their custody battle, which they have been locked since the latter filed for divorce in 2016. Four years later, there is still no permanent custody arrangement for their six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.
Jillian Armenante is the most notable name on Brad Pitt’s list. So, who is she aside from being a cast member in Girl, Interrupted with Angelina Jolie? Here are five things about the 52-year-old television and film actress that you should know about before the Brangelina trial.
1. Jillian Armenante worked with Angelina Jolie twice. While many are aware of them being co-stars in Girl, Interrupted, the pair also joined forces in a 2007 film A Mighty Heart. The drama, directed by Michael Winterbottom from a screenplay by John Orloff, was based on the 2003 memoir by Mariane Pearl.
2. Aside from Angelina Jolie, Jillian Armenante also worked with other big names in Hollywood, such as Cameron Diaz. Armenante appeared alongside the 48-year-old former actress, author, producer, and model in the 2011 comedy film Bad Teacher.
3. Jillian Armenante is married to actress Alice Dodd. The pair has two daughters together, Hazel and Heloise.
4. Jillian Armenante has a successful career on TV as well. She is mostly known for playing the role of Donna Kozlowski on the TV show Judging Amy, which she appeared in over 100 episodes. She was part of the show between 1995 and 2005. Armenante also guest-starred on Desperate Housewives, ER, Grey’s Anatomy, and more.
5. Jillian Armenante is also a Broadway star. She starred in The Cider House Rules in the late 90s and even earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for her work.
Meanwhile, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s trial is set to start next week and is expected to last until October 23.
