Angelina Jolie is preparing to transition away from life in Los Angeles now that her youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, have turned 18. According to a source speaking to People, the Academy Award-winning actress intends to prioritize global travel and personal freedom following the formal conclusion of her long-running divorce proceedings from Brad Pitt in December 2024.
Shifting Priorities After Legal Finality
For nearly a decade, Jolie’s residence in California was dictated by the complexities of her split from Pitt. The couple, who were married for two years and together for 12, finalized their divorce only after an eight-year legal battle concerning custody and assets. With the legal chapter closed and all six of her children—Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 21, Shiloh, 20, and the 18-year-old twins—reaching adulthood, the actress is reportedly seeking a lifestyle shift.
“Jolie has talked about leaving Los Angeles for years,” the source told People. While her children remain her primary focus, she is now positioned to pursue the international mobility she previously felt restricted from achieving.
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Angelina Jolie has long expressed an affinity for Batambang, Cambodia, viewing it as a potential base for her future, while planning to maintain a presence in New York City for professional commitments.
The Transition from Hollywood to Global Living
In an August 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jolie clarified that her prolonged stay in Los Angeles was a necessity rather than a preference. She noted that the requirements of the post-divorce legal environment kept her tethered to the city. “But as soon as they’re 18, I’ll be able to leave,” she told the publication.
Jolie has contrasted the environment of Los Angeles with the “humanity” she has experienced elsewhere in the world. She emphasized that her goal for her children is to provide them with “privacy, peace, and safety,” values she believes are more attainable outside of the Hollywood sphere. Her future plans include spending significant time in Cambodia and visiting family members across the globe.
Family Dynamics and Name Changes
The transition period coincides with public steps taken by two of Jolie’s children to distance themselves from their father’s surname. According to documents obtained by the Daily Mail, both Zahara and Maddox have initiated legal processes to remove “Pitt” from their names. These filings were published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal during the summer of 2024. Court hearings regarding these petitions are scheduled for September, marking a continuation of the public separation between the children and their father.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Angelina Jolie officially left Los Angeles?
While sources report she is preparing to “take on the world” and leave California, she has previously stated she will use New York as a primary base in the U.S. for work while spending significant time in Cambodia.
When were the divorce proceedings finalized?
The divorce between Jolie and Pitt was finalized in December 2024 following an eight-year legal battle.
Why did Jolie stay in Los Angeles for so long?
Jolie told The Hollywood Reporter that she remained in the city specifically due to legal obligations and family commitments resulting from her divorce.
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