Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie plans to leave the United States permanently in July 2026, after her youngest children turn 18, citing concerns about America’s current direction and stating she no longer recognizes her home country.

Waiting for Children to Reach Adulthood

Jolie has been preparing for this move for years, waiting specifically for her twins, Vivienne and Knox, to reach legal adulthood on July 12, 2026. Sources close to the actress reveal she never wanted to live in Los Angeles full-time but remained due to custody arrangements with ex-husband Brad Pitt. The Hollywood star shares six children with Pitt, including adopted children Maddox, Zahara, and Pax, along with biological children Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox.

Angelina Jolie: “I love my country, but I don’t at this time recognize my country. Anything, anywhere that divides or limits personal expressions and freedoms from anyone I think is very dangerous” pic.twitter.com/86Uyl3BETP

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The actress prioritizes her family’s privacy and safety above all else. She told The Hollywood Reporter that she wants her children to have peace and security, noting that the humanity she found across the world differs from what she experienced growing up in America. Jolie plans to spend significant time in Cambodia, where she adopted her first child, Maddox, in 2002, and will visit family members worldwide.

Critical Views of America

At the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, Jolie expressed her concerns about America’s current state, saying she loves her country but doesn’t recognize it anymore. The actress criticized what she sees as divisions and limitations on personal expressions and freedoms, calling these very dangerous developments. She has maintained an international worldview throughout her career, emphasizing unity over division in her public statements.

International Ties and Future Plans

Jolie’s connection to international causes runs deep through her work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Cambodia holds special significance as the country that made her aware of refugee issues and ultimately led to her becoming a mother. She has previously written op-eds opposing certain immigration policies, arguing that America can maintain security without broad restrictions based on geography or religion. Sources indicate she is considering several international locations for her permanent relocation.