At 50, Angelina Jolie is preparing for significant life changes by putting her historic Los Angeles estate on the market, signaling a possible relocation overseas. The actress and filmmaker’s decision to sell the property was reported on August 11, with Page Six first revealing the news as Jolie explores living abroad.
Custody Arrangements Influenced Jolie’s Long-Term Stay in Los Angeles
A source close to Jolie explains that she
never wanted to live in L.A. full time,
but custody agreements with her ex-husband Brad Pitt required her to remain in the city. Together, Jolie and Pitt share six children: Maddox, 24; Pax, 21; Zahara, 20; Shiloh, 19; and the twins Knox and Vivienne, 17.
Plans to Move Abroad After Twins Reach Adulthood
Jolie has long intended to relocate abroad once her twins turn 18, which is expected next year. The same source confirms that she
plans to relocate as soon as Knox and Viv turn 18 next year. She’s eyeing several locations abroad. She’ll be very happy when she’s able to leave Los Angeles.
Jolie will finalize the sale of her home after completing minor renovations.
The estate, purchased in 2017 for $24.5 million, was originally built in 1913 and includes six bedrooms and ten bathrooms across 11,000 square feet, showcasing an exquisite mix of historic architecture and luxury.
The Historic Significance of Jolie’s Hollywood Estate
Jolie’s property is steeped in Hollywood history. The home was acquired in 1916 by legendary director Cecil B. DeMille for under $28,000. DeMille later expanded the estate by merging it with a neighboring property once owned by film icon Charlie Chaplin. The source describes it as
It’s a historic masterpiece and truly such a beautiful estate,
highlighting its unique legacy.
Jolie’s Future Outside Los Angeles: A Deep Connection to Cambodia
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year, Jolie revealed that her stay in Los Angeles was largely due to legal matters related to her divorce. She explained,
because I have to be here from a divorce.
Jolie emphasized her hope for privacy, peace, and safety for her large family, contrasting the environment in Los Angeles with the sense of humanity she discovered globally.
Following the twins’ 18th birthday, Jolie intends to spend significant time in Cambodia, the country where she adopted Maddox in 2002. She shared,
a lot of time in Cambodia,
and added,
I’ll spend time visiting my family members wherever they may be in the world,
calling Cambodia the one place in my heart she truly considers home.
As Brad Pitt moves on with his own life, Angelina Jolie is embracing a new chapter defined by fresh opportunities and a return to her global roots.
