Jolie Leaves LA: New Chapter in Connecticut

Angelina Jolie has purchased a new estate in Connecticut, marking a significant shift as her youngest children, Knox and Vivienne, recently turned 18. This relocation comes after she sold her expansive 11,000-square-foot Los Angeles residence, formerly owned by Cecil B. DeMille, for $24.75 million in September. The actress had expressed a long-held desire to leave Hollywood, seeking a more private and peaceful environment for her six children.

Jolie previously stated her intention to be more nomadic after her children reached adulthood, aiming to establish a stable home base while also maintaining a residency for Khmer culture in Cambodia. The move east signifies the end of an era, as she alluded to in September, preparing for a new chapter away from her longtime Los Angeles home. Her divorce from Brad Pitt was finalized in December 2024 after a lengthy legal process, with several of their children having legally changed their surnames.

Her former Los Angeles property was listed for $29.85 million and was acquired in 2017 for $24.5 million. The sale and subsequent purchase signal Jolie's commitment to a lifestyle change, prioritizing family privacy and a potential nomadic existence with a stable home anchor.