Angelina Jolie weighs the possibility of a Hollywood departure in favor of Cambodia

In a recent interview with WSJ Magazine, actress Angelina Jolie shared her plans to leave Hollywood and relocate to Cambodia, describing the entertainment industry as “unhealthy” and “superficial.” Jolie expressed her desire to make the move as soon as possible.

Jolie, who spent her youth in Hollywood with her actor parents, has expressed that she never felt the city was remarkable. She explained, “Out of all the places I’ve been, Hollywood is not a place that promotes well-being. That’s why I crave authenticity.” Her legal dispute with former spouse Brad Pitt, which began after their separation in 2016, has reinforced her need for personal boundaries. This legal battle has limited her freedom to live and travel as she pleases. Additionally, Jolie’s acting career has slowed down, with only five film roles in the past seven years since her divorce, according to the Daily Mail.

The actress is feeling overwhelmed by the constant media attention on her personal life, and she even admits that she might not have pursued an acting career if given the chance to start over. While she looks forward to escaping the publicity by moving to an Asian country, Jolie is also focused on her sustainable fashion brand, Atelier Jolie, with the help of her children Zahara and Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt. She has plans to open a store in New York City that will feature a café run by refugee and immigrant chefs and host educational events. Despite her past relationship with actor Brad Pitt, the 48-year-old actress is focusing on her career and philanthropic endeavors.

Since that time, they have been caught up in a legal dispute regarding the custody of their six kids. The children’s names are Maddox, Pax Thien, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox Jolie-Pitt. Maddox, Pax Thien, and Zahara were adopted from orphanages in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, while Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox are biologically related to the couple.

In 2021, Jolie was awarded primary physical custody of the kids, while Pitt was granted joint custody. Nevertheless, sources suggest that the ongoing custody battle is far from over.