Angelina Jolie has finally shared her feelings about the challenging ending to her marriage with Brad Pitt and how it has impacted their six children. The actress, currently in Cambodia with her kids for her new film promotion, became emotional when addressing her personal life in an interview with BBC News. She didn’t go into detail but expressed that it was a tough period and emphasized that they are a family and will always remain one.
In a heartfelt interview, Angelina Jolie opened up about her recent separation from Brad Pitt, revealing to the BBC that the period was incredibly challenging. Despite the turmoil, she emphasized that they will continue to be a family.
“It was a tough situation,” said the actress, who is 41 years old. “Many people go through similar challenges. My whole family has experienced difficult times.” The actress and her ex-husband were involved in a highly publicized custody battle following their divorce filing last September. Jolie initially sought full custody of their children after an incident on a private jet returning to Los Angeles from France. After some time, the famous pair managed to come to an agreement in January to keep the details of their custody arrangement private as they work towards resolving their differences and finalizing their divorce. “My main focus is our children,” she told the BBC. “We will always be a family, and that is how I am dealing with this situation. I am trying to find a way for us to come out of this stronger and closer.”
“It’s a common experience for many people, including my own family. We’ve all been going through a tough time since I filed for divorce back in September,” shared the 41-year-old actress.
Family outing: Jolie, 41, is currently in Cambodia for the debut of her latest movie and decided to bring along her kids with Pitt – seen in a photo from Saturday showing Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, and Shiloh, 10.
Jolie, along with her children Vivienne and Knox, aged eight, as well as Maddox and Pax, shared on Sunday that she is navigating a path to ensure that their family emerges from this experience stronger and more united.
A family outing: Angelina brought her daughter Shiloh along to the Cambodian premiere of her movie First They Killed My Father.
The actress and director had a memorable moment on Saturday as she attended the premiere of her film “First They Killed My Father” in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The movie explores life under the Khmer Rouge regime through the perspective of a child. Accompanying her were her children, including Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne. Maddox, who was adopted from a Cambodian orphanage in 2002, holds a special connection to the country where Jolie had previously worked on the film Tomb Raider.
Looking ahead five years, she envisions herself jet-setting around the globe to visit her children, while also crossing her fingers that they are all pursuing exciting and fulfilling paths in life.
Great privilege: Jolie, accompanied by her six children and eight-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne (pictured on the far left), had a special audience with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni. She reflected on how she felt like she had completed a full circle since her first visit to Cambodia 17 years ago for Tomb Raider, where she also adopted her oldest son. Additionally, she adopted Zahara from Ethiopia and Pax from Vietnam. Jolie and Pitt also have three biological children – Shiloh, born in Namibia, and twins Vivienne and Knox, born in France.
Breakup: Jolie initiated the divorce proceedings with Pitt in September, and now they are currently embroiled in a legal dispute over the custody of their kids.
Jolie has fully embraced her role as a humanitarian and UNICEF ambassador by traveling to visit refugees and exploring some of the most impoverished regions across the globe. During her trips, she often brings one or more of her children along with her. When asked about where she sees herself in five years, Jolie expressed her desire to continue traveling the world to be with her children, ensuring that they are happy and engaged in interesting activities. She hopes to support them as they grow and explore different parts of the world. Moreover, Jolie emphasized the importance of setting a good example for her children by showcasing the right values and perspectives. She wants to provide them with a well-rounded view of the world, free from the influence of Hollywood or a privileged lifestyle, so that they can develop into compassionate and knowledgeable individuals.
Upcoming film alert: Angelina Jolie’s latest project, “First They Killed My Father”, offers a glimpse into life during Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge regime from a child’s perspective. The movie is set to premiere on Netflix in the upcoming months.
