Angelina Jolie has yet again reminded the world of her global significance. On Tuesday, April 16, 2025, the Oscar winner and humanitarian poured out the emotional reflections about her upcoming legal battle with Brad Pitt, the reasons for leaving Los Angeles soon, and her own struggle with aging. Her open and frank thoughts give a unique perspective on how she currently looks at her life and career — and a hint of what comes after.
“I Do Feel Like an Older Woman Now”
Angelina Jolie shared in a recent interview without any dissembling that she has come to terms with this newest chapter in her life. Being 49, she opened up that “I do feel like an older woman now, and I embrace that.” Her pronouncement was made when she was talking about her latest role in the film Maria where she starred as the deceased opera singer Maria Callas.
Jolie descanted that during the production of Maria, the film helped her acknowledge once again her deepest emotions, the loss, and how to open up. She got to learn that she adores the opera, and she depicted it as a “big” piece of art in the sense of the ability to convey the content and emotions. The actress elucidated that this sort of storytelling is a close tie to her current situation of her life and vice versa really well.
Her Legal Fight with Brad Pitt Heats Up
Besides the new creative interests, Jolie is breaking boundaries, yet she is still caught up in a lengthy, and well-publicized battle with ex-husband Brad Pitt. In their latest tug-of-war, they are clashing over the ownership of the French winery Château Miraval.
According to the court, Jolie has asked her lawyers to call for the ex-spouse of Pitt to unseal the records, which they believe are relevant to the issue of domestic violence for him to present them. A court ruled the decision in Jolie’s favor so Pitt has to give out the records. The event represents a turning point in the never-ending legal war which broke out between them post-divorce.
Chateau Miraval dispute is not only about business. Jolie’s legal team alleged that Pitt took the initiative to take charge of the winery in retaliation when she wanted to sell her stake. Pitt has refuted the accusations and filed no complaint against Jolie. The two camps are still wrangling over financial control, personal conduct, and ownership rights.
The Reason Behind Her Decision to Move Away from Los Angeles
At present, Jolie is a Los Angeles resident mostly due to legal issues regarding her co-parenting with Pitt. Yet, she confessed that as soon as her youngest children reach 18 years of age, she will not be a habitant of the city. What is she looking forward to? Visiting her most beloved places – especially Cambodia – where her engagement in solo and charity works has made her a better person.
Jolie mentioned that she feels uncomfortable in Hollywood, and she doesn’t hide her feelings about L.A., as a place that is missing people’s humanity and that she is not content. The star revealed that she will find a serene place in the countryside where the environment is less intrusive and the company more trustworthy once her children grow up and she is released from the legal obligations.
She put forward that she still would like to act, but differently, for example, making fewer films that are more personally important. Her commitment will be in the realm of art where she can be a master of the craft and reach out to the audiences at the soul level. She is also hopeful that through her work in the global humanitarian arena, which she feels is her way of feeling connected to the real world, she can help others and in turn herself.
What Could Be the Future for Angelina Jolie?
The comments Jolie made lately in public are bringing new anticipation of her next steps both in her career and her personal life. One question that everyone wants to know is if Maria is going to be one of her last movies as the movie will be released later this year and many people are wondering if this is the end of her acting career.
Concurrently, the legal matter with Brad Pitt is still pending and more information is going to be brought to the surface, as the two foes are not stepping back. Onlookers opine that the lawsuit may serve as a turning point in managing the business partnerships of the… .
Angelina Jolie, no doubt, is facing difficult choices and is right in the middle of the decision-making process, besides, she clearly declares that she will not remain silent. Whether the audience is at the court, on the screen, or miles away from the limelight, one thing is definite: the world will be curious about her next moves.
