Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 13, 2025 · Entertainment

Angelina Jolie's Bold Exit: Hollywood Star Prepares to Flee the Fame!

Angelina Jolie's next career move has been revealed as she prepares to be the latest A-lister to flee Hollywood

EXCLUSIVE: Angelina Jolie's Next Move: Ditching Tinseltown for Good?

In a shocking turn of events, Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie, 50, is reportedly packing her bags and leaving Hollywood behind - or at least that's what we've been led to believe. After years of playing the role of devoted wife and mother on the big screen, it seems like Jolie is finally ready to trade in her Hollywood Hills mansion for a more exotic lifestyle.

According to insiders close to the actress, Jolie has signed on to star in another spy thriller with director Doug Liman, who she previously worked with on the 2005 action-comedy Mr. and Mrs. Smith (where she met her ex-husband Brad Pitt). The new film, titled The Initiative, is set to hit theaters in the near future.

She is preparing to make her return to the action thriller genre, which made her a mega movie star; pictured July 2010 in Seoul

Jolie will be playing a rogue master spy named Bright, a character that's described as "Training Day" meets "spy craft." The movie follows a new agent named Charlie who joins Bright's team and finds himself in a series of concerning situations - all while trying to figure out whether his new boss is trying to kill him or simply willing to do whatever it takes to protect the free world.

But what about Jolie's personal life? We know that she's been in the midst of a messy divorce with Pitt, which was finalized in late 2024 after an eight-year legal battle. It seems like their six children are now old enough for Jolie to start thinking about her own future - and it doesn't involve living in Los Angeles anymore.

As reported by TheScholarlyNote.com earlier this month, Jolie is eyeing several locations abroad where she can put down roots with her family. According to sources close to the actress, she's always wanted to leave Los Angeles behind, but was forced to stay due to the custody arrangement with Pitt.

The Maria actress, 50, is reuniting with the Mr. and Mrs. Smith director Doug Liman for another spy thriller; pictured in 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Smith still alongside now-ex Brad Pitt

"Now that the kids are getting older, she's finally able to do what she wants," an insider spilled to TheScholarlyNote.com. "She's been planning this move for a while, and it's going to be a huge change for her and the kids."

Jolie's historic Los Angeles home, which was purchased by Cecil B. DeMille in 1916 (before being expanded by buying the neighboring property owned by Charlie Chaplin), is reportedly up for sale. The stunning estate boasts six bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and features world-class gardens, an on-site library, and a fitness room - among many other luxurious amenities.

But what's really caught our attention is that Jolie wants to make some minor improvements before putting the property on the market. We can't help but wonder if this means she'll be leaving behind more than just her Hollywood Hills lifestyle...

The news of her next project comes as she is reportedly looking to sell her historic Los Angeles home and 'move abroad'; pictured in Cannes, France on May 16

As we reported earlier this month, Jolie's daughter Shiloh (19) has moved in with her rumored love interest Keoni Rose for the summer - sparking concerns about their parents' strained relationship. Sources close to the family revealed that Shiloh has "temporarily" moved out of her mom's house and into a shared Los Angeles condo with Keoni.

But don't worry, it seems like Jolie is finally getting some much-needed peace of mind after years of dealing with her messy divorce and custody battles. As she prepares to leave Los Angeles behind, we can't help but wonder what the future holds for this talented actress - both on and off the screen.

In related news, a trespasser was recently arrested in Jolie's Los Angeles neighborhood, sparking concerns about security at Pitt's nearby mansion (which was broken into earlier this year). We're not sure if this has anything to do with Jolie's decision to leave town, but one thing is for sure: it's going to be an interesting few months for the actress.

The mom-of-six is planning to 'put the house up for sale' and move when her youngest kids, twins Knox and Vivienne, turn 18 next year, a source told People; Jolie's home pictured in 2017

And if you thought Jolie was the only A-lister ditching Tinseltown, think again. According to sources close to the industry, Natalie Portman, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Longoria, Ellen DeGeneres, and Sophie Turner are just a few of the many stars who've packed up their bags and moved on from Los Angeles in recent years.

So what's behind this sudden exodus? Is it the stress of living in one of the most competitive cities in the world? Or is there something more to it?

Whatever the reason, we can't help but be curious about Jolie's next move - both personally and professionally. Will she find success on screen with her new spy thriller? And what does this mean for her family's future?

The Maria actress is set to become the latest star to leave Hollywood and is 'eyeing several locations abroad' according to the insider; She is seen in February

Stay tuned, folks! This story is far from over...

She shares the twins as well as Maddox, 24, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, and Shiloh, 19, with Pitt. The exes reached a settlement in their ugly divorce last year; Seen with the kids in 2019

Earlier this month sources told DailyMail.com that Jolie is having a tough time after her daughter Shiloh has flown the nest; Seen with Zahara and Shiloh in 2021