Angelina Jolie believes her sister-in-law's tell-all memoir 'could turn into her worst nightmare'

Romi Imbelli, who is married to Angelina Jolie's brother James Haven, recently shared that she is writing a book that will reveal their 'complicated story'
UPDATED JAN 23, 2025
Angelina Jolie is reportedly 'on edge' because of her sister-in-law Romi Imbelli's forthcoming memoir (Getty Images, Screengrab/@madre_romi_ X)
Angelina Jolie is reportedly 'on edge' because of her sister-in-law Romi Imbelli's forthcoming memoir (Getty Images, Screengrab/@madre_romi_ X)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Angelina Jolie is reportedly "on edge" and it is not regarding the legal drama with her ex-husband Brad Pitt, but something to do with her family, especially her sister-in-law Romi Imbelli.

Notably, Imbelli, who is married to Jolie's brother James Haven, is writing a new tell-all memoir, and the 'Tomb Raider' star is worried that details about her personal life could be mentioned in it, per InTouch.


 
 
 
 
 
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Angelina Jolie worried sister-in-law could 'spill secrets' in tell-all memoir

Romi Imbelli married actor and director James Haven, in an intimate ceremony, photos of which were shared online earlier this month. The couple reportedly got hitched on August 12, 2024. 

Romi confirmed the nuptials and taking to her Instagram, wrote, "The details of our story are too personal and complicated to share now, but I am writing it all in my book."

A source close to Angelina Jolie told the outlet, "That’s already a bad sign, but saying she will reveal more in a tell-all is setting off alarms. Romi has been close to the family for more than 20 years, so there are a lot of dark secrets she could spill."

Notably, Jolie is known to be cagey about her personal life and hardly talks about her marriage, relationships, and personal troubles in interviews.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Angelina Jolie arrives to screening of 'Maria' at The Paris Theatre on November 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
Angelina Jolie arrives for the screening of 'Maria' at The Paris Theatre on November 13, 2024, in New York City (James Devaney/GC Images)

Moreover, Jolie and Haven are now estranged but they used to be close. The insider added that James was privy to "saw everything that was going on behind the scenes" during her divorce with Pitt. That is why, Jolie is "on edge" about what Haven might have told his wife.

The insider further revealed, "Angie cut off Jon after he spoke to the press about her and her children, which proves how seriously she protects her privacy, even with family. Of course, she wants her brother to be happy — but this could turn into her worst nightmare."

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Angelina Jolie leaves the screening of
Angelina Jolie leaves the screening of 'Maria' at DGA Theater on November 11, 2024, in New York City (James Devaney/GC Images)

Notably, Romi Imbelli is a makeup artist and an identity coach, who was also featured on the reality show 'The Real L Word' from 2010 to 2012. 

Meanwhile, Haven has appeared with his sister in films like 'Gia' and 'Original Sin'. He retired from acting in 2013 and also directed a short film titled 'Court of Conscience' in 2015.

 Angelina Jolie reveals plans to leave Los Angeles

Angelina Jolie revealed her plans to leave Los Angeles in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The 49-year-old actress who shares six children with Brad Pitt said, "I have to be here because of a divorce."

Speaking about her plans to leave Los Angeles, Jolie said, "As soon as they’re 18, I’ll be able to leave," while referring to her 16-year-old twins - Vivienne and Knox.

Angelina Jolie speaks on stage at a special screening of
Angelina Jolie speaks on stage at a special screening of 'Maria' at The Ham Yard Hotel on December 14, 2024, in London, England (Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Netflix)

Jolie added that she wants to spend significant time in Cambodia, where her eldest son Maddox, whom she adopted in 2002, was born, per the outlet.

The actress added, "I’ll spend time visiting my family members wherever they may be in the world" highlighting her desire for privacy and peace for her large family, which includes Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, and Shiloh, 18.

Jolie continued as she reflected on her childhood in Los Angeles and contrasted it with the humanity she has experienced abroad. She said, "I have a house now to raise my children, but sometimes this place can be....That humanity that I found across the world is not what I grew up with here."

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