Actress Says She “Does Not Recognize” Her Country Amid Rising Divisions
Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie addressed the ongoing free speech debate during an appearance at a Spanish film festival over the weekend. She was asked, “What do you fear as an artist and as an American?”
“It is a very difficult question,” Jolie responded, according to The Guardian. “I love my country, but at this time, I don’t recognize my country.”
Jolie explained that her perspective has always been shaped by an international life. “I’ve always lived internationally. My family is international, my friends, my life,” she said.
She stressed her belief in equality and unity. “My worldview is equal, united, and international. I believe that anything that divides or limits people’s personal expressions and freedoms is extremely dangerous.”
The actress also urged caution in how people engage in public debates. “These are such serious times that we have to be careful not to say things casually,” she warned. “These are very, very heavy times we are living in together.”
Her remarks follow heightened tensions in the U.S. over freedom of expression. Recently, ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely after controversy surrounding his comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.
Jolie attended the festival to premiere her upcoming film Couture.
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Angelina Jolie is preparing to leave Los Angeles
Angelina Jolie, famous Hollywood actress and humanitarian is preparing to leave Los Angeles for good, marking a major shift in her life after years tied to a custody arrangement with ex-husband Brad Pitt.
Jolie shares six children with Pitt and has long expressed her wish to live outside the Los Angeles city. Jolie stayed in LA only because of the custody agreement following her high-profile split.
According to sources close to her, Jolie has been scouting several locations overseas and plans to relocate as soon as her youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, turn 18 next year.
“Angelina never wanted to live in LA full time,” the source said. “She’ll be very happy when she’s able to leave Los Angeles.”
Jolie is considering Cambodia, a country close to her heart. Cambodia is the birthplace of her eldest son, Maddox—among other international destinations where she can enjoy more privacy and a slower pace of life.
The Maria star purchased her 1913 mansion in 2017 for $24.5 million. The sprawling property spans more than 11,000 square feet, featuring six bedrooms and ten bathrooms, and once belonged to legendary director Cecil B. DeMille.
While the home has been a serene retreat, Jolie has openly shared her struggles with life in Los Angeles, noting that she values privacy, peace, and safety for her family—qualities she feels are easier to find abroad.
