Angelina Jolie to Bid Farewell: Historic Hollywood Home on the Market
Angelina Jolie's Big Exit: The Oscar-Winning Actress is Ditching LA for Good!
In a shocking move, Angelina Jolie, the stunning 50-year-old actress and mother of six, is reportedly selling her historic Los Angeles home and making a beeline for greener pastures abroad. The news has sent shockwaves through Tinseltown, with insiders revealing that Jolie's decision to leave LA is not just about escaping the glamour and glitz of Hollywood, but also about putting the drama-filled memories of her past behind her.
According to sources close to the actress, Jolie will be joining a growing list of A-listers who have bid adieu to Los Angeles in recent years, including Natalie Portman, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Longoria, Ellen DeGeneres, and Rosie O'Donnell, among others. The exact locations on Jolie's radar remain under wraps, but insiders hint that she's eyeing several exotic destinations that promise a more relaxed pace of life for her and her family.
The news comes as no surprise to fans who have witnessed Jolie's growing disillusionment with LA over the years. In 2024, she candidly confessed to The Hollywood Reporter about her desire to leave the city behind once her children turned 18. "I grew up in this town [Los Angeles]. I am here because I have to be here from a divorce, but as soon as they're 18, I'll be able to leave," she said, hinting at the reasons behind her decision.
The historic estate that Jolie is looking to sell has been a family home for over eight years. The stunning property, which boasts six bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and an on-site library, was once owned by legendary Hollywood director Cecil B. DeMille in 1916. Jolie purchased the estate in 2017 for a cool $24.5 million, just eight months after her split from Brad Pitt.
The sprawling estate is a masterclass in understated elegance, with lush greenery, retro chic arched fountains, and a private tea house overlooking the swimming pool. The property's pièce de résistance is its rich Hollywood history, which dates back to DeMille's acquisition of the neighboring home from none other than Charlie Chaplin.
However, insiders reveal that Jolie has always been ambivalent about LA. "She never wanted to live in L.A. full time," a source reveals. "But she didn't have a choice because of the custody arrangement with Brad." The bitter divorce battle between Jolie and Pitt, which finally came to an end in December 2024 after an eight-year legal battle, has left its mark on both parties.
Jolie's decision to leave LA is also said to be influenced by her desire for a simpler life. "She wants them [her children] to have privacy, peace, safety," a source tells thescholarlynote.com. "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."
The news of Jolie's departure from LA comes as her daughter Shiloh, 19, has reportedly flown the coop for the summer, temporarily moving in with her rumored love interest, dancer Keoni Rose. Exclusive photos obtained by thescholarlynote.com confirm the move, showing the young couple hugging outside their shared Los Angeles condo.
The reported move also comes on the heels of a trespassing incident in Jolie's neighborhood, where an individual was arrested for entering the Los Feliz enclave through a gate. The incident raises questions about security at Pitt's nearby mansion, which was recently broken into while he was away in Tokyo.
Pitt and Jolie's romance began in the early 2000s, and they tied the knot in 2014 at their château in the South of France. However, by 2016, their union was over in dramatic fashion, with a now-infamous private plane incident involving an alleged physical altercation.
The bitter divorce has left its mark on both parties, with Jolie's decision to leave LA being seen as a fresh start for her and her family. As she embarks on this new chapter, fans can't help but wonder what the future holds for this talented actress, who has already won hearts around the world with her humanitarian work and dedication to her craft.
Only time will tell where Jolie's journey will take her next, but one thing is certain – she's leaving the drama of Los Angeles behind in search of a more peaceful life.
