Actor Angelina Jolie is preparing to relocate outside the United States (US) as she moves closer to acting on long-stated intentions to live abroad.

 

Jolie, who has spent decades based in Los Angeles, previously said that living in the city was not part of her long-term plans, and the same intentions are now expected to materialise later this year as reports say she is ready to begin a new phase outside the US once family-related restrictions ease.

 

Reports quoted her friends as saying that her location choices in recent years were shaped by custody arrangements following her separation from Brad Pitt. With her youngest children nearing adulthood, those limitations are expected to reduce, allowing her to relocate internationally.

 

The move has been linked not only to personal circumstances but also to Jolie’s views on the political and social direction of the US.

 

While attending the San Sebastián Film Festival last year, she addressed her relationship with her home country, stating, “I love my country, but I don’t recognise it.” The remark drew attention and aligned with comments she has made in earlier public appearances.

 

Jolie has often described herself as a global citizen and has spoken about maintaining ties outside the US. She has said she expects to spend extended periods in Southeast Asia and has pointed to Cambodia as a place of personal importance. 

 

Jolie adopted her eldest son, Maddox, from Cambodia and has previously said the experience shaped her outlook on life and family.

 

Her international humanitarian work has also influenced her perspective.

 

Jolie has worked extensively with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, travelling to refugee camps and conflict areas. She has said those visits introduced her to people from different backgrounds and changed how she viewed borders and responsibility.

 

In interviews, Jolie has spoken about privacy and safety as priorities for her children. She has said raising a family in Los Angeles placed them under constant attention, something she would prefer to avoid.

 

Living outside the US, she has suggested, would allow her children to experience different cultures and environments.