Angelina Jolie officially cuts ties with Hollywood after children ditch ex Brad Pitt’s name

LEAVE A COMMENT Angelina Jolie, 51, has cemented her departure from Hollywood with a major real estate purchase in Connecticut. The actress has made a purchase on the East Coast, according to the Daily Mail, after parting ways with her Los Angeles home.

It was back in 2024 when she made her moving plans clear as she told the Hollywood Reporter: "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." They, meaning her twins Knox and Vivienne, who turned 18 in July.

Last September, the Mr and Mrs Smith star offloaded her LA residence for a healthy $24.75 million after living there for 10 years. She acquired the property shortly after filing for divorce from her husband Brad Pitt, choosing the location so her six children could see their father.

The house was built in 1913, and the historic home featured six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a fitness studio, wine cellar and outdoor pool.

According to Zillow, the average house price for LA stands at $926,192, meanwhile Connecticut comes in at $444,831, meaning that Angelina will either save a considerable amount with her new abode, or be able to afford a much bigger residence.

As well as East Coast living, the star has international travel plans, in a very special place. "I'll spend a lot of time in Cambodia," she told the Hollywood Reporter, referencing her son Maddox's birthplace. "I'll spend time visiting my family members wherever they may be in the world."

Earlier this month, a Los Angeles court approved 18-year-old Vivienne's request to legally change her name to Vivienne Marcheline Jolie, dropping her father Brad Pitt's last name.

Four of Angelina and Brad's children – Maddox, 25, Zahara, 21, Shiloh 20 and Vivienne, 18 – have all chosen to part ways with their father's surname.

Despite accusations of assault towards Angelina and the children, Brad firmly denies this and has always publicly expressed his love and admiration for his offspring. He dedicated his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 'Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood' to them, saying, “This is for my kids who colour everything I do. I adore you.”

In an interview with Esquire this summer, the actor opened up about some of his darker suicidal thoughts for the first time, tying them back to what he cryptically dubbed issues with his "family."

When asked if the thoughts were tied to "kid stuff," Brad simply responded: "Family stuff," with a nod, adding: "We could leave it at that."

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