Angelina Jolie was ready to leave Los Angeles when the time was right.
At Maria The actress, 49, revealed her plans to leave Tinseltown after her youngest child, 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, turned 18 in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on August 30.
“I grew up in this city. I am here because I have to be here from the divorce, but as soon as they are 18, I will be able to leave,” Jolie told the outlet. “When you have a big family, you want them to have privacy, peace (and) security. I now have a home to raise my children in, but sometimes this place can be…the humanity that I find around the world is not what I grew up with here.
He added, “(After Los Angeles,) I will spend a lot of time in Cambodia. I will spend time visiting family members anywhere in the world.”
In addition to Knox and Vivienne, Jolie has sons Maddox, 23 – whom she adopted from Cambodia in 2002 – and Pax, 20, as well as daughters Zahara, 19, and Shiloh, 18, with her ex. Brad Pitt. The exes have been embroiled in a messy divorce since their 2016 split.
When talking to THRJolie also gave a rare glimpse into the balance of family life with what she lives – which sometimes means bringing people to adjust.
“I have been a parent for 23 years. The best thing about being a parent is that you are not the center of your life. So you leave the set, focus on something for people. That is your real life. Your real world. And this is always the majority of you ,” he explained. “I’ve never had a set where my family wasn’t allowed to be there because I was focused – I’m not that person. You can either hike the whole thing or visit.”
Jolie explained in detail how “it means a lot” that her sons Maddox and Pax are working on their new film Maria with him. Biopic, directed by Pablo LarraĂnfollowing the last days of the famous opera singer Maria Callas. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on August 29 and will be released on Netflix at a later date.
“When I have a hard time, he will come and give me a hug or drink tea. This is probably one of the stronger things – usually when I’m in pain, it’s not in front of my children,” he said. “You really try to hide from your kids how much pain and sadness you’re going through. And for them to be with you when you’re expressing it at that level, I think it’s the first time they’ve ever heard me cry like that. That’s usually for the bath.” “
It’s no secret that Jolie and Pitt’s controversial divorce has taken a toll on their children. On her 18th birthday in May, Shiloh filed a petition to drop the “Pitt” from her last name. His request was granted in August, Us Weekly confirmed.
“Brad is devastated by this choice,” a source told the exclusive us in June. “For him, it’s more than a name change – it’s a symbol of a deeper estrangement that’s been going on for years.”
Shiloh is not the only one to drop the actor’s last name. In November, Zahara introduced herself as Zahara Marley Jolie at a sorority initiation ceremony at Spelman College, and in May, Vivienne was credited as Vivienne Jolie in the playbill for a Broadway musical. An outsiderwhich he made with his mother.
“Sadly, Brad doesn’t have much of a relationship with his kids,” another source said us. “He’s not ready to give up, but knowing he’s letting his name go is upsetting.”
A third source added, “She has struggled to forgive and connect with Brad since the divorce. Her mother is the head of the household, and she raised him with love and selflessness throughout her life. After Brad left, it was hard to see her fighting with him.