Angelina Jolie Is Ready To Leave Hollywood Behind For Good

Angelina Jolie is quietly preparing for a dramatic life change that signals the end of an era.

After decades rooted in Hollywood, the Oscar winner is looking beyond Los Angeles and toward a future shaped by freedom, privacy, and purpose.

As the new year approaches, the actress is closing one chapter while carefully planning what comes next.

Angelina Jolie Prepares For Life Beyond Los Angeles

Behind the scenes, plans for departure are already in motion.

Four months after reports surfaced that Jolie intended to put her historic Los Angeles home “up for sale,” new details confirm the process is well underway. The property has reportedly been renovated and is now being shown to pre-qualified buyers as she explores living abroad.

Those close to the actress say the decision has been a long time coming.

“She's ready for a life that isn't centered in Los Angeles,” a source told PEOPLE, noting that the shift reflects both emotional readiness and personal clarity.

With her professional life evolving and her family entering a new phase, Jolie appears eager to redefine what home means. Creatively, she remains energized. According to the source, “There are a lot of projects she's excited about and she's feeling good,” adding that “She's looking forward to 2026 and the flexibility she'll have then.”

Rather than slowing down, Jolie is positioning herself for a different rhythm of life that allows her to work globally without being anchored to Hollywood.

Why Angelina Jolie Felt Tied To Hollywood For So Long

While the move may feel sudden, Jolie’s relationship with Los Angeles has always been complicated.

A source previously explained that she “never wanted to live in L.A. full time” but acknowledged that “she didn't have a choice because of the custody arrangement with Brad [Pitt].” That chapter officially closed one year ago, following the finalization of her divorce after an eight-year legal process.

With that behind her, Jolie is now free to make decisions that had once been postponed. Timing remains central to her plans. The source shared that she “plans to relocate as soon as Knox and Viv turn 18 next year.”

They added, “She's eyeing several locations abroad. She'll be very happy when she's able to leave Los Angeles.”

The twins will celebrate that milestone on July 12, 2026, marking a natural transition point for the family.

Privacy And A Fresh Start For Her Children

At the heart of Jolie’s decision is her unwavering commitment to her children’s privacy. She has repeatedly emphasized that fame was never something she wanted imposed on them.

In a November 2024 interview, she told Good Morning America, “None of my children want to be in front of the camera [at] this time. They’re quite private.”

She went on to stress just how deeply personal that boundary is, adding, “Shiloh’s extremely private,” before reflecting, “They weren’t born with privacy, right? So, I hope that they can have that as they grow old. So we’ll see.”

As Jolie looks ahead, her departure from Hollywood isn’t about escape but about intention.

With her children growing older and her priorities clearer than ever, she appears ready to build a life defined less by location and more by freedom.

Angelina Jolie Shares The Story Behind Her Scars

More than a decade after making one of the most personal medical decisions of her life, Jolie is choosing transparency over silence.

Two weeks before reports of her plans to leave Hollywood, the actress revealed the scars from her preventive double mastectomy in a powerful new cover story for TIME France, offering a rare visual reminder of a choice rooted in survival, not vanity.

Jolie’s decision traces back to deep family loss. Having lost several women in her family to breast cancer, including her mother, she opted for surgery in 2013 after learning she carried the BRCA gene, a mutation that significantly raises cancer risk.

Reflecting on why she chose to share her scars now, she explained, “I share these scars with many women I love. And I'm always moved when I see other women share theirs.”

She added, “I wanted to join them, knowing that TIME France would be sharing information about breast health, prevention, and knowledge about breast cancer.”

The images are not about shock value but about solidarity, survival, and visibility for women whose bodies tell similar stories.

A Call For Access And Informed Choices

Beyond the photographs, Jolie used her platform to spotlight a larger issue: unequal access to healthcare. Her experience, she said, was always meant to spark conversation and empower others.

“When I shared my experience in 2013, it was to encourage informed choices,” she said.

For Jolie, the conversation doesn’t end with awareness. It extends to systemic change.

“Healthcare decisions must be personal, and women must have the information and support they need to make those choices,” she emphasized.

She also addressed the global disparities that prevent many women from accessing lifesaving screenings.

“Access to screening and care should not depend on financial resources or where someone lives,” Jolie added.

Twelve years on, Jolie’s scars have become more than reminders of a medical journey. They are symbols of advocacy, resilience, and a continuing fight for equitable healthcare for women everywhere.