Angelina Jolie plans to leave Los Angeles permanently and is considering selling her historic estate as part of this transition. The actress, best known for her role in Maria, is reportedly contemplating a move abroad after years of living in the city due to custody arrangements.
Background on Jolie’s Custody and Property Decision
Since her 2016 split from Brad Pitt, with whom she shares six children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne—Jolie has been tied to Los Angeles largely for custody reasons. A source revealed,
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never wanted to live in L.A. full time. She didn’t have a choice because of the custody arrangement with Brad,
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highlighting the constraints that kept her in the area. Though their divorce was finalized in December 2024, the pair continue to negotiate over their $500 million French winery, Château Miraval.
Plans are reportedly in place for Jolie to move once the youngest children, Knox and Vivienne, reach adulthood. The same insider commented,
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She’s eyeing several locations abroad. She’ll be very happy when she’s able to leave Los Angeles,
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underlining her eagerness to relocate. Another source described her home as
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a historic masterpiece and truly such a beautiful estate,
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adding that she may sell it following some minor renovations.
Details of Jolie’s Historic Estate
The property, built in 1913, was acquired by Jolie in 2017 for $24.5 million. The 11,000 square-foot mansion features six bedrooms and ten bathrooms, with a notable Hollywood history. It was initially purchased by director Cecil B. DeMille in 1916 for just under $28,000, merging two estates after Charlie Chaplin lived nearby.
Jolie’s Perspective on Staying in Los Angeles
In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jolie discussed the reasons she remained in L.A. despite her desire to leave, saying,
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When you have a big family, you want them to have privacy, peace, safety. I have a house now to raise my children, but sometimes this place can be … that humanity that I found across the world is not what I grew up with here.
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She expressed that her commitment to her family’s wellbeing kept her anchored in the city for years.
Following her departure from Los Angeles, Jolie intends to spend time in Cambodia, where she adopted her oldest son Maddox in 2002. She shared,
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I’ll spend time visiting my family members wherever they may be in the world,
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and has previously described Cambodia as the place “in my heart” she considers her true home.
What Lies Ahead for Angelina Jolie
As Angelina Jolie prepares to leave Los Angeles and sell her historic property, this move represents a new chapter following a prolonged custody and divorce ordeal with Brad Pitt. The decision to relocate abroad could allow her to find the privacy and peace she seeks, while continuing to maintain close ties to her children and global family. Her next steps will likely influence her lifestyle and public presence in the coming years.
