Angelina Jolie discusses family dynamics, makes revelations about her children with Brad Pitt

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent emotional interview with WSJ Magazine, renowned actress Angelina Jolie delved into the significance of her six children and the challenges she faced in the aftermath of her high-profile divorce from actor Brad Pitt.

The 48-year-old 'Maleficent' actress shared candid insights into her private life, acknowledging being at a crossroads following a tumultuous period.

The interview touched upon the events leading to her 2016 split with Brad Pitt, with whom she shares six children—Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, Zahara, 18, Shiloh, 17, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 15.

Angelina Jolie emphasizes her family's bond

Angelina emphasized her children's profound role in her life, describing them as the closest people to her.

She shared, "They are the closest people to me and my life, and they’re my close friends. We’re seven very different people, which is our strength."

In a candid revelation, Angelina admitted to a limited social life. She confessed, "I don’t really have … a social life," emphasizing that her focus remains on her family.

Reflecting on her closest companions, she shared a realization: "Maybe four out of six of the women that I am close to are from war and conflict." 

Angelina Jolie opened up about the legal proceedings against Brad Pitt, acknowledging the toll it took on her freedom.

She lamented, "It’s part of what happened after my divorce - I lost the ability to live and travel as freely." The actress alluded to the constraints imposed by the court battle, reflecting on the limitations she faced in her day-to-day life.

Reflecting on the impact of the custody battle with Brad Pitt, she expressed a desire to move abroad for a more authentic and healthy environment.

Angelina underlined her need for authenticity, stating, "I grew up in quite a shallow place. Of all the places in the world, Hollywood is not a healthy place. So you seek authenticity."

Touching on the healing process after her divorce, Angelina disclosed that stepping back from her acting career was a conscious decision to focus on her and her family's well-being.

She acknowledged the need for healing from the challenges they faced and hinted at a forthcoming chapter that involves a shift in her living arrangements. “We had to heal. There are things we needed to heal from,” she shared.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: A relationship timeline

Having explored the highs and lows of Hollywood's power couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship became a subject of fascination for many. Here's a retrospective look at key moments in their journey:

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met on the set of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' Despite initial denials of relationship rumors, they later admitted to falling in love during filming, raising controversy as Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.

Amid swirling Brangelina rumors, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston announced their separation after five years of marriage. Jennifer Aniston officially filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing "irreconcilable differences" in March 2005.

In July 2005, Brad and Angelina's vacation in Kenya and the controversial W magazine spread titled 'Domestic Bliss' intensified rumors. Angelina had adopted six-month-old Zahara from Ethiopia, and Pitt accompanied her on the trip.

Brangelina confirmed Angelina's pregnancy, adopted Pax from Vietnam, and revealed Angelina was expecting twins at the Cannes Film Festival. The couple legally adopted Maddox and Zahara, finalizing Pitt's parental status.

In August 2014, in a private ceremony at Chateau Miraval in France, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie tied the knot, involving all six children in the celebration.

In August 2016, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. She sought primary custody of their six children, marking the end of Brangelina.

The timeline encapsulated the publicized evolution of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship, from the controversial beginnings to the surprising and heart-wrenching conclusion.