Angelina Jolie’s recent property sale in New York has sparked renewed speculation about whether the actress is preparing to step away from life in America altogether. From selling a longtime New York apartment to reportedly preparing to part with her Los Angeles estate, the actress appears to be weighing a major lifestyle shift. Behind the headlines lies a complicated mix of family realities, financial pressure, and an ongoing legal war with Brad Pitt.
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According to a deed obtained by the Daily Mail, Jolie sold her Upper West Side apartment on July 18, 2025, with the sale officially recorded on August 4.
The condo, located in the historic Ansonia building on Broadway, had been in Jolie’s possession since 1997. While the sale price was not disclosed, real estate estimates place its value around $1.8 million. Jolie originally purchased the property for $490,000, taking out a $343,000 mortgage at the time. The apartment also underwent an interior renovation in 2022, valued at $35,200, as per a report by The Daily Mail.
In a March 2025 interview, Jolie revealed that one of her sons, believed to be Maddox, now 24, had been using the apartment as a “crash pad,” making the sale feel more personal than purely financial.
The New York sale comes amid reports that Jolie is also considering selling her $24.5 million Los Angeles mansion, the historic Cecil B. DeMille estate. The six-bedroom, 10-bathroom property was purchased in 2017, with Brad Pitt loaning Jolie $8 million toward the purchase, according to legal filings.
Jolie has previously spoken openly about her desire to leave California. She told The Hollywood Reporter that she was living there only because it was a condition of her divorce settlement and said she planned to relocate once her children turned 18. Her twins, Knox and Vivienne, are set to reach that milestone in July, as per a report by The Daily Mail.
As for where she might go, Jolie said she plans to “spend a lot of time in Cambodia.” In August last year, People reported that she was “eyeing several locations abroad,” including Cambodia, France, and parts of Africa.
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While the idea of relocating may appeal to Jolie, a source told the Daily Mail that the decision could come with sacrifice. Some of her children, the insider said, have “settled into their own lives” and may not follow her abroad.
“Knox, for one, is not leaving [LA] anytime soon,” the source claimed, noting his deep involvement in Muay Thai training. Shiloh is now working as a choreographer in Los Angeles, while Zahara is expected to graduate from Spellman College in Atlanta this year, as per a report by The Daily Mail.
Adding to the strain is Jolie’s ongoing legal fight with Pitt over Château Miraval, the French winery at the center of their bitter dispute. Pitt filed a $35 million lawsuit after Jolie sold her 50 percent stake to Yuri Shefler for $67 million without his consent.
A source told gossip columnist Rob Shuter that Jolie is “struggling to keep her lifestyle in Los Angeles,” adding, “She's not broke, but she's not exactly swimming in cash either.” Legal costs from the Miraval case were described as “astronomical.”
"The legal battle with Brad over Miraval [the wine estate the former couple shared in Provence, France] has drained her accounts faster than anyone imagined."
Financial concerns have also touched the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which reported negative revenue in its 2024 tax filings, and Jolie’s NoHo venture, Atelier Jolie, which is currently involved in a trademark dispute.
With litigation potentially stretching into 2027 and major assets in flux, Jolie’s future appears unsettled. Whether her property sales signal a permanent exit from America or simply a reshuffling of priorities, one thing is clear: the changes ahead may reshape not just where she lives, but how her family stays connected, as per a report by The Daily Mail.
No. She has expressed a desire to spend more time abroad, especially in Cambodia, but has not confirmed a permanent move.
Why is she selling her properties now?
The sales come amid legal battles, reported financial strain, and her long-stated wish to leave California once her children are adults.
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According to a deed obtained by the Daily Mail, Jolie sold her Upper West Side apartment on July 18, 2025, with the sale officially recorded on August 4.
The condo, located in the historic Ansonia building on Broadway, had been in Jolie’s possession since 1997. While the sale price was not disclosed, real estate estimates place its value around $1.8 million. Jolie originally purchased the property for $490,000, taking out a $343,000 mortgage at the time. The apartment also underwent an interior renovation in 2022, valued at $35,200, as per a report by The Daily Mail.
In a March 2025 interview, Jolie revealed that one of her sons, believed to be Maddox, now 24, had been using the apartment as a “crash pad,” making the sale feel more personal than purely financial.
Is She Really Preparing to Leave Los Angeles?
The New York sale comes amid reports that Jolie is also considering selling her $24.5 million Los Angeles mansion, the historic Cecil B. DeMille estate. The six-bedroom, 10-bathroom property was purchased in 2017, with Brad Pitt loaning Jolie $8 million toward the purchase, according to legal filings.
Jolie has previously spoken openly about her desire to leave California. She told The Hollywood Reporter that she was living there only because it was a condition of her divorce settlement and said she planned to relocate once her children turned 18. Her twins, Knox and Vivienne, are set to reach that milestone in July, as per a report by The Daily Mail.
As for where she might go, Jolie said she plans to “spend a lot of time in Cambodia.” In August last year, People reported that she was “eyeing several locations abroad,” including Cambodia, France, and parts of Africa.
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Could the Move Strain Her Family Even Further?
While the idea of relocating may appeal to Jolie, a source told the Daily Mail that the decision could come with sacrifice. Some of her children, the insider said, have “settled into their own lives” and may not follow her abroad.
“Knox, for one, is not leaving [LA] anytime soon,” the source claimed, noting his deep involvement in Muay Thai training. Shiloh is now working as a choreographer in Los Angeles, while Zahara is expected to graduate from Spellman College in Atlanta this year, as per a report by The Daily Mail.
Legal Battles and Financial Pressure
Adding to the strain is Jolie’s ongoing legal fight with Pitt over Château Miraval, the French winery at the center of their bitter dispute. Pitt filed a $35 million lawsuit after Jolie sold her 50 percent stake to Yuri Shefler for $67 million without his consent.
A source told gossip columnist Rob Shuter that Jolie is “struggling to keep her lifestyle in Los Angeles,” adding, “She's not broke, but she's not exactly swimming in cash either.” Legal costs from the Miraval case were described as “astronomical.”
"The legal battle with Brad over Miraval [the wine estate the former couple shared in Provence, France] has drained her accounts faster than anyone imagined."
Financial concerns have also touched the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which reported negative revenue in its 2024 tax filings, and Jolie’s NoHo venture, Atelier Jolie, which is currently involved in a trademark dispute.
With litigation potentially stretching into 2027 and major assets in flux, Jolie’s future appears unsettled. Whether her property sales signal a permanent exit from America or simply a reshuffling of priorities, one thing is clear: the changes ahead may reshape not just where she lives, but how her family stays connected, as per a report by The Daily Mail.
FAQs
Is Angelina Jolie officially leaving the U.S.?No. She has expressed a desire to spend more time abroad, especially in Cambodia, but has not confirmed a permanent move.
Why is she selling her properties now?
The sales come amid legal battles, reported financial strain, and her long-stated wish to leave California once her children are adults.
