Angelina Jolie Flees LA Amid Bitter Brad Pitt Divorce — Reason for East Coast Move Revealed

Angelina Jolie has purchased a property in Connecticut, sources tell Page Six Hollywood exclusively, following her sale of a historic Los Angeles residence in September.

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Jolie has said previously that she remained in L.A. because of her divorce from Brad Pitt and planned to relocate once all of her children reached 18.

Page Six was first to report last year that Jolie was preparing to sell the famed Cecil B. DeMille estate, which she acquired for $24.5 million in 2017.

In September, the roughly 11,000-square-foot property reportedly changed hands for $24.75 million after initially being listed at $29.85 million.

She purchased the high-end, six-bedroom, 10-bathroom mansion only months after splitting from ex-husband Brad Pitt. Jolie has said she bought the house to stay close to their children and to be near Pitt.

Jolie has long signaled a desire to leave Los Angeles. In 2024 she told The Hollywood Reporter that she was in the city because of the divorce and intended to move on once her children were adults.

In a 2021 interview she explained that a key reason for choosing the expansive L.A. property was its proximity to her children’s father, noting he lived only a few minutes away.

Jolie and Pitt separated in 2016, launching a protracted and highly publicized dispute over property and custody. Four of the couple’s six children have legally removed Pitt’s last name and are reportedly not close with the “F1” star.

When Jolie listed the DeMille estate for sale, there was speculation she might leave the United States but continue to spend time in New York, where she runs a fashion label, Atelier Jolie.

The exact location of Jolie’s new Connecticut home has not been disclosed. Notable Connecticut residents have included Keith Richards, Michael J. Fox and Meryl Streep.

Jolie also keeps a property in Manhattan, which she said in a 2025 interview functions as a temporary spot for her children when they visit the city.

A representative for Jolie did not respond to requests for comment.

Last week the actress attended a Los Angeles screening of Martin McDonagh’s newest film, “Wild Horse Nine.” She was also seen dining with two of her children at Cecconi’s in L.A. on Sunday.

Her move to the East Coast follows a trend of high-profile actors leaving Los Angeles, joining the likes of Marvel stars Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in relocating away from the city.

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Earlier this year on the “SmartLess” podcast, Hemsworth reflected on his decision to return to Australia, saying the move coincided with becoming a father. He explained that while his family had been based in L.A., they often worked elsewhere and grew tired of the paparazzi and other trappings that come with living there.