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Angelina Jolie says her romantic life has been quiet since her split from Brad Pitt, and a new film role has nudged her to rethink what dating could look like while raising older children. In a recent interview, the Oscar winner opened up about balancing motherhood, identity and a renewed appetite for life as she promotes her latest movie, Couture.
Why Jolie says she hasn’t dated in years
Jolie told Yahoo Entertainment she has not pursued romantic relationships since her divorce nearly a decade ago. The break with Pitt in 2016, and a long legal process afterward, left her focused on family and parenting. She described stepping away from dating as a natural result of putting her children first. Her pause in dating has been deliberate, not accidental, she suggested.
How the film Couture reshaped her view on love
Couture, set against the backdrop of Paris Fashion Week, follows Maxine Walker, an American director who faces a breast cancer diagnosis. Jolie plays Maxine, who is also involved romantically with a cinematographer. Working on the role made Jolie see that a woman can be devoted to her child and still seek intimacy. The project prompted her to consider the emotional needs she had set aside.
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What she learned from playing Maxine
- Acting the part reminded her dating can coexist with parenting.
- She discovered that need and nurture are not mutually exclusive.
- The role led to self-reflection about identity beyond motherhood.
Children, independence and a changing family dynamic
Jolie is a mother of six, and their growing independence has shifted her priorities. As her children mature, she says they encourage her to reclaim parts of herself beyond “Mom.” She credits them with giving her permission to travel, work and reconnect with passions.
- Maddox — 24
- Pax — 22
- Zahara — 21
- Shiloh — 20
- Vivienne — 17 (twin)
- Knox — 17 (twin)
Name changes and distance from Pitt
Several of the children have legally moved away from using their father’s surname. Three have taken formal steps to remove “Pitt” from their last name. The twins, still minors, have shown symbolic distance. These moves reflect a complex family situation that continues to evolve.
Rediscovering herself: age, freedom and resilience
Jolie says she is less focused on aging and more focused on reclaiming life. After a period she describes as feeling broken, she now feels a resurgence. Her “fighting spirit” is returning, she told Variety, largely thanks to her children urging her forward. She added she feels ready to be freer and to live more fully.
Where things stand with Brad Pitt and extended family ties
The Angelina-Brad relationship remains strained. Some children remain estranged from Pitt while others keep ties with his relatives. Sources say Pax continues to spend time with members of his father’s family. At the same time, insiders report Pax does not maintain a close relationship with Brad himself.
What Jolie plans next amid personal changes
With Couture on the festival circuit, Jolie is balancing promotion with family life and personal reinvention. She is taking small steps toward travel and pursuits beyond motherhood. The movie has served as both a creative outlet and a mirror, reflecting choices she may now be ready to revisit.
