Angelina Jolie’s brother James Haven secretly marries partner Romi Imbelli

Angelina Jolie‘s older brother James Haven secretly marked a major milestone in 2024.

Haven, 51, who is the eldest child of Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand, married his partner Romi Imbelli last year in Laguna Bay, California.

Imbelli, who starred on the reality television show The Real L Word, shared the exciting news in a lengthy social media post.

Watch the video above.

James Haven marries Romi Imbelli in secret wedding

READ MORE: King Frederik X reflects on first year as monarch with Queen Mary in his first New Year address

“In 2024, I married my best friend of 23 years,” she captioned a black and white photo of the pair from their small wedding on Instagram.

The star stunned in a gorgeous white halter neck gown with a lace skirt.

Imbelli styled her hair up in a ponytail with a silver floral headband. 

Meanwhile Haven looked dapper in a tan suit and white boutonniere.

“The details of our story are too personal and complicated to share now, but I am writing it all in my book,” she continued.

James Haven marries Romi Imbelli in secret wedding

According to the star, Haven proposed at her late father’s grave. 

Imbelli revealed their wedding day was “intimate” with just them and their parents present during the exchanging of vows. 

The reality star added they were planning to have a bigger celebration at a later date.

READ MORE: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales share message celebrating the new year

Imbelli then got candid about married life, admitting it had not all been bliss.

She revealed the couple had a “big fight the next day” after their wedding.

“After five months of much crying, healing, and reflection, we decided to work through our issues and are now planning a special day with my daughter.”

Romi Imbelli marries James Haven

She added: “Everything that has happened in the last few months was all part of a greater plan, and I trust in God’s timing”.

The star said she would “always hold 2024 deeply in my heart”.

“Life is too short. Go out and live it.”

For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here.

Imbelli shared a follow-up video taken from their wedding ceremony to mark her late father’s birthday.

In the clip, the couple appear to be exchanging their vows while holding hands.

Imbelli used the Eagles song Desperado for the clip, revealing Haven’s mother had dedicated the song to them before she died in 2007.

Angelina Jolie and James Haven at the Academy Awards in 2000.

“On this special day, we were aware that our mom and dad were present with us in spirit,” she said. 

In photos posted to her Instagram story, Haven’s father, actor Jon Voight, was present.

“My guy and my dad,” Imbelli captioned one photo of her husband and father-in-law.

Imbelli announced she was engaged to Haven in August.

The star wrote on Instagram it had been “a long time coming”. 

Imbelli shares a daughter with her ex Charles Imbelli.

She was also previously married to musician Dusty Ray. 

Haven’s sister Jolie was said not to be in attendance at their wedding as per Just Jared, who first reported on Wednesday he had secretly wed in August.

Jolie recently reached a settlement in her high-profile divorce from Brad Pitt.

FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.