Angelina plans to quit LA after divorce, buys Connecticut estate for fresh start

Angelina Jolie reportedly buys a Connecticut estate after selling her Los Angeles mansion. (Photo: Facebook)

Angelina Jolie appears to be ready to leave Los Angeles behind and begin a new chapter on the East Coast. The 51-year-old Hollywood actress has reportedly purchased an estate in Connecticut, months after selling her historic Los Feliz mansion for $24.75 million.

Her reported relocation comes after years of living in California following her separation from former husband Brad Pitt and her decision to raise their six children there.According to Page Six Hollywood, Jolie has bought a property in Connecticut, although the exact location of her new estate remains undisclosed. The development comes after the actress had repeatedly spoken about wanting to leave Los Angeles once her youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, turned 18.Interestingly, Jolie had previously revealed that her decision to remain in Los Angeles was closely connected to her divorce from Pitt and her desire to keep their children close to their father. With the twins turning 18 in July 2026, the actress now appears to be moving ahead with her long-discussed plans to relocate.

Why Angelina Jolie wanted to leave Los Angeles after Brad Pitt split

Jolie had spoken candidly about her plans to move away from Los Angeles during a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

The actress explained that she had grown up in the city but was staying there because of circumstances surrounding her divorce.“I grew up in this town. 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 had said.She also explained that raising a large family meant prioritising privacy, peace and safety. Jolie felt that the sense of humanity she had experienced in different parts of the world was different from what she had grown up with in Los Angeles.Her decision to stay in California was also linked to keeping her children close to Pitt. In an earlier interview in 2021, she had revealed that one of the main reasons for purchasing her Los Feliz mansion was its proximity to the actor.“I wanted it to be close to their dad, who is only five minutes away,” she had said.Now that her youngest children have turned 18, Jolie appears to have more flexibility to move away from California.

Angelina Jolie sells $24.75 million Los Angeles mansion

Jolie's reported Connecticut purchase comes nearly two months after she sold her sprawling Los Feliz mansion for $24.75 million in September 2026.The actress purchased the property for approximately $24.5 million in 2017, following her separation from Pitt. The historic 11,000-square-foot estate once belonged to legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille.Built in 1913, the property sits on nearly two acres and features six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.

It offers sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills and the Griffith Observatory.Jolie initially listed the mansion for approximately $29.85 million in May before finding a buyer in September. The property features a farmhouse-style kitchen, multiple living spaces, a library, a tea house, a wine cellar and a fitness studio. Its outdoor amenities include expansive lawns, a swimming pool and a pool house.The sale marked an important step towards the next phase of her life, particularly after she had spoken about wanting to spend less time in Los Angeles.

Angelina Jolie plans to spend more time in Cambodia and New York

Angelina Jolie had earlier revealed her plans to leave LA once her youngest children turned 18. (Photo: Facebook)

While Connecticut is reportedly her new residential destination, Jolie has also expressed her desire to spend considerable time outside Hollywood.In her 2024 interview, the actress said she wanted to spend a lot of time in Cambodia, where she owns a residence, and visit family members living in different parts of the world.She also owns a property in Manhattan. In 2025, Jolie described the New York residence as a 'crash pad' for her six children when they visit the city.The actress also has professional interests in New York through Atelier Jolie, her fashion and creative venture. Her reported East Coast move could therefore bring her closer to some of her existing professional commitments while allowing her to pursue international projects.Earlier, a source told TMZ that Jolie was looking forward to a more global lifestyle after selling her Los Angeles home, including spending time in Cambodia and focusing on international work.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's bitter divorce and strained relationship with children

Jolie's reported relocation brings attention back to her complicated relationship with Pitt. The former couple, once famously known as 'Brangelina', share six children - Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne.Their relationship ended following a 2016 incident aboard a private plane. Jolie subsequently filed for divorce, triggering an eight-year legal battle that was officially finalised in December 2024.However, their legal disagreements over other matters, including their French winery, have continued beyond the finalisation of their divorce.The former couple's relationship with their children has also remained a subject of public attention. Four of their children - Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and Vivienne - have reportedly dropped Pitt's surname, while Knox and Pax continue to use it.

Reports have also suggested that Pitt is estranged from several of his children.

A source previously told the Daily Mail that the actor finds the situation deeply painful and believes Jolie's role in the breakdown of his relationship with the children amounts to a betrayal. These claims have been attributed to sources and have not been independently established.The 2016 plane incident involved allegations of abuse, which Pitt has consistently denied. He was never criminally charged, and the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services cleared him of physical abuse allegations.Meanwhile, Pitt has moved on with jewellery designer Ines de Ramon, whom he has reportedly been dating since 2022.