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Angelina Jolie Talks Raising 6 'Individuals' and Her Plans for a 'Nomadic' Future

The superstar opened up about letting her kids find their own paths and what she plans to do once they're all grown up.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Angelina Jolie is pulling back the curtain on her parenting journey, offering a candid update on how she raised her six children and where her own life is headed next. The Oscar-winning superstar recently reflected on her approach to motherhood, sharing that her core mission has always been to help her kids blossom into true individuals rather than trying to fit them into a specific mold. Throughout her high-profile career, the *Girl, Interrupted* icon has made family her top priority. Jolie shares her six children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne—with her ex-husband, Brad Pitt. Despite constant tabloid attention and a lengthy public divorce, the actress has worked hard to maintain a grounded environment for her brood, allowing each of them to discover their own unique interests, talents, and identities.

How does Angelina Jolie raise her six children?

Angelina Jolie and her six kids.
Angelina Jolie and her six kids.

Jolie noted that parenting isn't about shaping kids into copies of their parents, but rather giving them the freedom and security to figure out who they want to be. That hands-off, encouraging philosophy seems to have paid off. Her older children have already begun making their mark in the world, from pursuing higher education abroad to working behind the scenes on major theater and film productions alongside their famous mom. Now that her children are all adults or well into their late teens, the Hollywood powerhouse is preparing for her next major personal evolution. Jolie revealed her plans to embrace a much more nomadic lifestyle in the near future, ditching a settled routine for continuous travel and global living once her full-time parenting duties wrap up.

Angelina Jolie with her six children, Knox, Vivienne, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara, and Maddox, at "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind" special screening.
The actress said it was important for her to get out of her kids’ way and be supportive of them. They’re pictured here in February 2019.

Is Angelina Jolie leaving Los Angeles for a nomadic life?

Angelina Jolie in a cream blazer and sunglasses.
Jolie (pictured here in June) also shared that now that all her kids are adults, she wants to live a more nomadic lifestyle out of the United States.

The move toward an itinerant lifestyle aligns with Jolie’s long-standing passion for international humanitarian work. The UN refugee agency envoy has frequently expressed her desire to live outside the United States, previously noting that she remained stationed in Los Angeles primarily to adhere to custody arrangements during her prolonged legal split from Pitt. With her youngest twins now 16, Jolie is rapidly approaching the moment when she can fully pack her bags and hit the road. As her kids forge their own independent paths across the globe, the proud mom is ready to step into a fresh chapter defined by freedom, adventure, and personal exploration. No matter where her travels take her, Jolie’s bond with her children remains central to her life. As her six unique kids continue to step out into the world, the star is eager to cheer them on from every corner of the planet.

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Angelina Jolie and her six kids.
The actress said it was important for her to get out of her kids’ way and be supportive of them. They’re pictured here in February 2019.
Jolie (pictured here in June) also shared that now that all her kids are adults, she wants to live a more nomadic lifestyle out of the United States.
The “Maleficent” star said her kids fully support her going back to doing things for herself. Knox and Shiloh are pictured here in May.
Jolie shares her children with her ex-husband, Brad Pitt, though the kids are estranged from their dad. The exes are seen here in May 2011.
Four of their children— Maddox, Shiloh, Zahara and Vivienne — have taken legal steps to drop Pitt’s last name. The family is pictured here in February 2014.

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How many children does Angelina Jolie have?
Angelina Jolie has six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne, whom she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt.
Why does Angelina Jolie want a nomadic lifestyle?
Jolie revealed that as her children reach adulthood and gain independence, she wants to embrace continuous global travel and live outside of Los Angeles.