United Kingdom, Aug. 7 -- Angelina Jolie's brother has come out as gay.

James Haven - the older brother of the Hollywood star - took to his Instagram page to share the update with fans, posting pictures of himself alongside former wife Romi Imbelli.

He wrote alongside them: "I, James Haven, begin a new chapter of my life. After many years of healing from childhood trauma.

"I am now free to live the life that I believe I was always meant to live. One of hope, one of peace and one of love. So as my story unfolds, I want you all to know that I do it with an open heart, with nothing but love for myself and for all of you."

James - the son of Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand - concluded: "Thank you for allowing me to be what I was meant ...