Angelina Jolie reveals she hasn't dated since Brad Pitt divorce

Angelina Jolie has made a rare personal disclosure regarding her dating life, revealing that she has not been in a relationship since her separation, according to Page Six.

The actress addressed her dating history while promoting her new film, "Couture." In the project, Jolie portrays an American filmmaker named Maxine Walker who receives a breast cancer diagnosis while working at Paris Fashion Week. Her character is romantically involved with a cinematographer named Anton, played by Louis Garrel. Discussing her character's romantic arc alongside her own experiences, Jolie explained how balancing family responsibilities had previously overshadowed her personal life.

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"To be candid, I haven’t dated since I divorced a decade ago,"

Angelina Jolie, Actress, via Page Six

She added that she used to convince herself that romance was not a priority if she was focusing entirely on her children and family. Reflecting on her character's ability to balance motherhood and romance, Jolie noted that it took her time to realize she could care for her daughter while also having personal needs as a woman.

"It took me a second to kind of say, well, she can also love her daughter and be dedicated to her daughter and also need this as a woman and receive this as a woman,"

Angelina Jolie, Actress, via Page Six

Jolie split from Brad Pitt in September after two years of marriage, leading to an extensive divorce process that took eight years to finalize, according to Page Six. The former couple shares six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.

The dynamics within the family remain complex. While Jolie's older children are encouraging her to look beyond her role as a mother, the children have largely remained estranged from Pitt, according to reporting from Page Six. Three of the children—Maddox, Zahara, and Shiloh—have taken formal legal steps to drop Pitt from their last names, while the younger twins, Knox and Vivienne, have distanced themselves symbolically. However, Pax maintains a connection with the actor's side of the family, having recently attended a family gathering, though sources indicate Pax does not hold a significant relationship with Brad Pitt directly.

Jolie noted that her perspective on aging and independence has shifted thanks to her children, who are now older and encouraging her to travel the world and reclaim her freedom. She admitted that her fighting spirit had lapsed for a period, describing how life had broken her slightly, but confirmed her resolve is returning with her children's support.

"I’m thinking I have to live again. Be free again,"

Angelina Jolie, Actress, via Page Six

Further elaborating on her renewed outlook, Jolie explained to Variety that her children know her better than anyone and still appreciate her company. She noted that her kids want to see her traveling the world now that they are almost all adults. Meanwhile, the ongoing family dynamics continue to draw public attention alongside her professional return to the screen in "Couture," keeping the actress in the spotlight as she navigates this new chapter of independence and personal rediscovery.