Angelina Jolie may soon be saying goodbye to Los Angeles for good. The Oscar-winning actress has reportedly been planning a major life change once her twins, Vivienne and Knox, turn 18, freeing her from custody arrangements that have kept her based in California for years. As the milestone birthday approaches, Jolie has also been speaking more openly about her growing frustration with the political and cultural climate in the United States.
The 50-year-old star recently hinted at her feelings during public appearances and interviews, saying she no longer feels connected to the country she grew up in. “I love my country, but right now I don’t recognize it,” Jolie said during remarks at the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain. The comment quickly circulated online and fueled speculation that the actress may be preparing to relocate abroad permanently.
According to sources close to the actress, Jolie has long been eager to spend more time outside of Los Angeles. An insider told People that once her younger children reach adulthood, she plans to significantly reduce her time in the city. For years, custody arrangements tied to her divorce from Brad Pitt required her to remain nearby while the children were minors.
Jolie has often said that privacy and stability for her large family are her top priorities. While she maintains a home in Los Angeles, she has hinted that she never intended to stay there long-term. “When you’re raising a big family, you think about peace, safety, and privacy,” she said in a previous interview, suggesting that the intense spotlight of Hollywood hasn’t always aligned with the life she wants for her children.
The actress has also spoken about feeling more connected to other parts of the world after years of humanitarian work. Jolie plans to spend significant time in Cambodia, a country that holds special meaning for her. In 2002, she adopted her eldest son Maddox from Cambodia, an experience she has described as life-changing and one that deepened her commitment to international humanitarian causes.
Over the years, Jolie has built a global life that extends far beyond Hollywood. In addition to Maddox, she adopted Zahara and Pax before welcoming three biological children with Pitt: Shiloh and twins Vivienne and Knox. As her children move into adulthood, Jolie appears ready to embrace a new chapter—one that may take her far from the paparazzi and pressures of Los Angeles.
