On 6 August 2026, James Haven, aged 53, told the world: “I'm gay.” During the Substack session, he said:“Today is August 6, 2026 and I, James Haven, begin a new chapter in my life. James was clear this wasn’t about change, but about honesty: “Not because he's changed, but because he's tired of hiding. James Haven talks about relationship with sister Angelina JolieFamily, fame, and moving forwardA new chapter opens for James Haven not just as Angelina Jolie’s older brother, but as his own person—embracing the full truth of his life. For James, it means looking forward and inviting the world to finally see him as he has always been.