Angelina Jolie’s Brother Struggled To Find A Woman Who Could Live Up To His Sister – Meet The Brunette He Finally Married
James Haven, Angelina Jolie’s older brother, has always been in the public eye, often overshadowed by his famous sibling. As the son of two Hollywood legends—Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand—James grew up with the pressure of being part of a family whose every move was scrutinized. But despite being a talented actor and producer, it was his relationship with Angelina that seemed to define much of his public persona.
Throughout the years, James has made headlines alongside his sister for their close bond, even attending red carpet events together. However, the media has also often focused on the fact that James struggled to find a partner who could meet his expectations. As a man who had been so deeply influenced by his family, especially his strong bond with Angelina, James found it difficult to find a woman who could live up to his high standards.
For years, James remained relatively quiet about his romantic life, but in the shadows of his sister’s many high-profile relationships, he experienced the difficulties of navigating his own personal connections. The media speculated about his love life, often focusing on his perceived struggles and loneliness. It wasn’t until later in life that James found a partner who seemed to finally fill the void he had been searching for.
Enter Kristina “Kris” Gubera, a brunette woman who would eventually become James’s wife. Kris, a woman not involved in the Hollywood scene, stood out from the glamorous crowd James had often been surrounded by. Her calm demeanor, intelligence, and grounded nature seemed to be what James had been searching for all along.
James and Kris reportedly met through mutual friends, and their connection was immediate. Unlike many of James’s past relationships, which had been fleeting or overshadowed by his family’s fame, Kris offered something different. She was able to provide him with the kind of stability and understanding that he needed, allowing him to step out of his sister’s enormous shadow.
Kris’s calm and private nature played a major role in their relationship. She wasn’t interested in the limelight and was perfectly content living a more secluded life away from the public’s prying eyes. Over time, they built a quiet and strong relationship. In 2021, after years of dating, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony, away from the public eye.
Their wedding was a simple affair, with only close friends and family in attendance. In interviews after their marriage, James admitted that it took him years to find someone who could match his own complexities and the unique dynamics of being part of such a famous family. Kris had shown him that love doesn’t need to be grand or flashy to be meaningful—it just needed to be real.
As a couple, James and Kris continue to live a relatively private life, away from the media frenzy. Their relationship, though understated, has proven to be a fulfilling one for James, who has found peace and contentment in his own personal life.
While the world may continue to look at Angelina Jolie as the major star in the family, James’s story is a reminder that even the most famous figures can have their own quiet struggles and, eventually, find happiness in the most unexpected places.
