Angelina Jolie appears to be preparing for a dramatic shift away from Hollywood life as her longtime Los Angeles estate quietly hits the market for a reported $25 million. The move has reignited speculation that the Oscar-winning actress is ready to step back from the US altogether and begin a new chapter overseas.
Jolie, now 50, has lived at the sprawling Los Feliz mansion since 2016, purchasing the historic property shortly after her split from Brad Pitt. While the home has served as a base during years of legal battles and intense public scrutiny, sources say the sale is far more than a routine real estate decision. Insiders suggest it’s part of a long-planned exit strategy that’s finally becoming possible.
The actress has openly admitted that Los Angeles was never meant to be permanent. In a 2024 interview, Jolie said she remained in the city largely because of custody arrangements while her children were still minors. With her twins turning 18 in July, those restrictions are coming to an end, freeing her to make long-delayed life changes.
Friends close to Jolie say she has been eager to leave LA for years, craving privacy and a lifestyle centered more on travel, humanitarian work, and creative freedom than Hollywood obligations. That desire has only intensified as she’s grown increasingly disillusioned with life in the US.
While promoting her film Couture at a European festival, Jolie made headlines with blunt remarks about America, saying the country no longer feels recognizable to her. She pointed to deep political division and concerns about personal freedoms, comments that many saw as a strong signal she’s ready to relocate permanently.
Europe is said to be high on her list, offering distance from paparazzi culture and a quieter pace of life. She’s also expected to maintain a presence in New York due to her fashion venture, Atelier Jolie. Cambodia, however, remains especially close to her heart. Jolie has long described the country as a second home, a connection that began while filming Tomb Raider in 2001 and deepened through years of conservation and humanitarian work, as well as her relationship with her eldest son, Maddox.
Sources say the relentless spotlight of Los Angeles has taken a heavy toll, and that leaving the city is the only way Jolie feels she can truly reset after years of legal drama and media attention. The finalization of her divorce from Pitt in late 2024 reportedly removed the last major obstacle keeping her anchored to California.
Although Jolie has no plans to retire from acting or directing, those close to her say she’ll be far more selective about future projects. Her focus is expected to lean heavily toward international films, advocacy, and passion-driven work that aligns with her personal values.
The sale of her iconic Cecil B. DeMille-era estate is being viewed as the clearest sign yet that Jolie’s future may lie far beyond Hollywood. For the actress, it’s not just a goodbye to a house—it’s the start of a life she’s been quietly planning for years.
