Angelina Jolie is on the verge of a major life change, one that will see her parting ways with her historic Los Angeles estate and starting a new chapter overseas. The 50-year-old Maria star, according to a source who spoke with PEOPLE, is preparing to put her home on the market while actively exploring relocation options abroad.
The insider revealed that Jolie never intended to live in Los Angeles full-time but chose to remain there because of her custody arrangement with ex-husband Brad Pitt, 61. The former couple, who endured an eight-year legal battle before finalizing their divorce settlement in December 2024, share six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and 17-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. The source shared that Jolie plans to relocate as soon as the twins turn 18 next year, noting that she is considering multiple locations outside the United States and will be thrilled when she is finally able to leave Los Angeles. Her current residence, which she purchased in 2017 for $24.5 million, is a 1913-built architectural treasure with deep Hollywood roots. The estate spans 11,000 square feet and includes six bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and lush landscaped grounds.
Its history dates back to 1916 when legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille bought it for less than $28,000. At the time, the property sat next to the home of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin. When Chaplin eventually moved, DeMille acquired his former property and merged the two estates, creating a single piece of Hollywood history. A source described the estate as “a historic masterpiece and truly such a beautiful property,” adding that Jolie plans to make minor improvements before listing it for sale.
Jolie has been candid in the past about the fact that her decision to remain in Los Angeles was tied directly to her divorce. In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she stated, “I have to be here from a divorce,” signaling that her long-term plans have always involved living abroad. She has frequently expressed her wish to provide her children with a lifestyle that offers more privacy, peace, and safety—qualities she believes Los Angeles cannot fully offer. “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,” she explained.
Once Knox and Vivienne are legally adults, Jolie intends to divide her time among several international destinations, though one country in particular holds a special place in her heart. “I’ll spend a lot of time in Cambodia,” she said, referencing the nation where she adopted her eldest son Maddox in 2002. She also plans to visit her children and other family members wherever they may be living around the world. Earlier this year, while attending the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Jolie described Cambodia as “the one place in my heart that I consider home,” further underscoring her deep emotional connection to the country. If her relocation unfolds as expected, Jolie’s departure will not only mark the end of her time in Los Angeles but will also close the chapter on her ownership of one of Hollywood’s most storied properties.
The move aligns with her long-standing reputation as a global citizen, known for her humanitarian work, her deep engagement with international cultures, and her desire to raise her children in a way that reflects those values. Selling the DeMille estate will be a symbolic and practical step toward the freedom she has been anticipating for years—a chance to live on her own terms without the restrictions that came with her custody arrangements. For Jolie, this transition is about more than a change of address; it’s about creating a lifestyle that mirrors her ideals and allows her to be present in the parts of the world that matter most to her. It will be the beginning of a new era, one defined by travel, family connections, and a return to the places that have given her a sense of belonging beyond the bright lights of Hollywood.
