Angelina Jolie is preparing to leave Los Angeles for good once her twins, Vivienne and Knox, turn 18 on July 12. The actress’s choice to move reflects a deeper discontent with America during the current political climate, highlighting her desire to settle elsewhere after years tied to Hollywood by custody constraints.
With the twins reaching adulthood, new custody laws grant Jolie full freedom to relocate, ending the legal limitations that had kept her in Los Angeles. According to a source speaking to People in December 2025,
“She’ll be so happy when she can leave Los Angeles.”
Previously, Jolie’s extended presence in the city was a reluctant compromise to be near her children, as she reportedly
“never wanted to live in L.A. full -time.”
Reflecting on a Changing Homeland
Angelina Jolie has expressed frustration with how America has evolved under recent administrations. In a 2024 conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, she said,
“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.”
Her worldview is shaped by global experiences, and she plans to split her time between her home country and international pursuits. Jolie stated she will spend considerable time in Cambodia and with family worldwide, reinforcing her international lifestyle.
Cambodia’s Lasting Impact on Jolie’s Life
Jolie’s connection to Cambodia is profound and sentimental. She adopted her eldest son, Maddox, from the country in 2002, an event that reshaped her perspective on refugees and global humanitarian issues.
“Cambodia was the country that made me aware of refugees,”
she explained in a Vogue India interview.
“It made me engage in foreign affairs in a way I never had, and join UNHCR. Above all, it made me a mom.”
Though she does not typically embrace superstition or messages, Jolie described this turning point as “real and clear,” underscoring the deep impact Cambodia has had on her life and work.
A Diverse Family and a Search for Privacy
Jolie’s family is a blend of adopted and biological children. Alongside Maddox, she and Brad Pitt adopted Zahara and Pax, and later had three biological children: Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. Jolie has consistently emphasized adoption as “a gift” rather than a burden, stating,
“It’s not a humanitarian thing, because I don’t see it as a sacrifice. It’s a gift. We’re all lucky to have each other.”
The actress’s candid remarks about her home country stirred notable attention at the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain. Addressing Variety, she said,
“I love my country, but at this time, I don’t recognise my country.”
This statement was far from incidental.
Jolie elaborated,
“I’ve always lived internationally, my family is international, my friends, my life… My worldview is equal, united, and international. Anything anywhere that divides or limits personal expressions and freedoms from anyone, I think, is very dangerous.”
She added with emphasis,
“These are such serious times that we have to be careful not to say things casually. These are very, very heavy times we are living in together.”
Seeking Sanctuary Beyond Hollywood’s Spotlight
For Angelina Jolie, this impending move is both a personal and public statement. Beyond her celebrity status, she is a humanitarian and activist deeply involved in global causes. Her intention to step away from Hollywood’s glare stems from a desire for sanctity rather than fame, providing her children a private, safe environment.
With the legal ability to relocate now available as her twins reach adulthood, Jolie plans to reclaim a lifestyle more aligned with her international identity and values. Whether she will settle permanently in one place or remain nomadic is yet to be seen, but this marks the start of a significant new chapter in her life and career.
