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ngelina Jolie’s residences mirror her global footprint. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the actress‑humanitarian owns homes and properties across continents, each reflecting a chapter of her life and activism.
**Beverly Hills – The Thornton Era (2000–2003)**
In 2000, Jolie and then‑husband Billy Bob Thornton bought a 11,000‑sq‑ft mansion in Beverly Hills for $3.75 million. The house, formerly owned by Slash, boasted nine bedrooms, eight baths, a recording studio, library, gym, pool, and tennis court. A unique feature was a kitchen adjacent to a bedroom, allowing “TV‑in‑bedroom” convenience. The couple divorced after three years; Thornton sold the property in 2012 for $8 million.
**Cambodia – A Home for Maddox (2003–present)**
After adopting her son Maddox in 2002, Jolie purchased a traditional Cambodian home in 2003. The longhouse, with a straw roof and rattan furnishings, serves as a cultural anchor for Maddox and a base for her conservation work. She also acquired 148,000 acres nearby to establish a wildlife preserve. The property remains her favorite, and she has publicly declared Cambodia her “home” in heart and spirit.
**Upper West Side, New York – Short‑Term Stay (2003)**
Jolie bought a two‑bedroom co‑op at 55 Central Park West for roughly $3 million. The 1929 Art Deco building, known from *Ghostbusters*, offered high ceilings, a fireplace, and a formal dining room. She sold the unit for $2.8 million after less than a year. She still owns another Manhattan apartment, purchased in her twenties, where her children occasionally stay.
**New Orleans – French Quarter Residence (2006–2016)**
In 2004, Jolie and Brad Pitt acquired a 7,650‑sq‑ft brick house in the French Quarter for $3.5 million. Built in the 1830s, it featured Venetian plaster, marble mantles, and a two‑story guesthouse. The property included a pool and patio. After their 2016 divorce, it sold for $4.9 million, later owned by Paul Allen and auctioned for $2.8 million in 2023.
**Waldorf Astoria, NYC – Luxury Apartment (2007–2016)**
The couple purchased a 6,000‑sq‑ft apartment in the historic Waldorf Astoria for $100,000 a month, valuing privacy with separate entrances and elevators. Its proximity to the UN suited Jolie’s role as a UNHCR goodwill ambassador.
**Long Island – Sassafras Estate (2009–2016)**
While filming *Salt*, Jolie and Pitt rented a 47‑acre Tudor Revival estate, the Sassafras, for an undisclosed monthly fee (listed at $55 million in 2017). The 20,000‑sq‑ft main house had a 48‑ft cathedral ceiling, great hall, formal dining room, and a 25‑room layout. The grounds included two guesthouses, a log‑cabinet tea house, spa, barber shop, and a 48‑ft pier for yachts.
**Château Miraval, France – Winery and Home (2012–2016)**
The couple first rented, then purchased the 17th‑century Château Miraval in Correns, France, for $60 million. They launched the Miraval wine brand, added a spa, gym, home theatre, indoor/outdoor pools, video‑game room, dirt‑bike track, and helicopter pad. Pitt re‑imagined the estate; Jolie relocated a 200‑year‑old olive tree to the 1,200‑acre property. After their divorce, Jolie sold her stake, sparking a legal dispute; Pitt still owns the château and restored a recording studio in 2021.
**Surrey, UK – Temporary Rental (2016)**
During the filming of *War Machine*, the Jolie‑Pitt family rented a £21,000‑a‑month mansion on the Thames. The eight‑bedroom estate featured an indoor pool, gym, and snooker room, and was a short boat ride from George Clooney’s home.
**Mallorca, Spain – Vacation Villa (2016)**
The couple bought an eight‑bedroom villa overlooking the Balearic Sea for $2.8 million. It included a pool and was used for filming *Allied*. Current ownership status is unclear.
**Hidden Hills, CA – Post‑Divorce Rental (2016–present)**
After filing for divorce, Jolie rented a 6‑bedroom, 8,300‑sq‑ft home in Hidden Hills for $30,000 a month. The property, listed for $7.3 million, featured a lagoon‑style pool with waterfalls, a grotto, and a fire pit.
**Los Feliz – Cecil B. DeMille Estate (2021–present)**
In 2021, Jolie purchased a 11,000‑sq‑ft Beaux‑Arts mansion formerly owned by Cecil B. DeMille for $24.5 million. The 6‑bedroom, 10‑bath home includes a pool, mahogany‑panelled dining room, backyard tree house, and a trampoline for stress relief. She uses the estate as a refuge for friends during wildfires and plans to sell it once her children turn 18, aiming to relocate abroad, especially to Cambodia.
**New York – Atelier Jolie (2023–present)**
Jolie launched Atelier Jolie, a socially conscious fashion studio and art hub, in a 6,600‑sq‑ft former Andy Warhol studio in Manhattan. The space, once rented by Jean‑Michel Basquiat, hosts a gallery, café, and workshops for underserved tailors and artisans, partnering with refugee organizations.
**Humanitarian Footprint**
Beyond real estate, Jolie’s global presence stems from her UNHCR goodwill ambassadorship, adoption of children from Cambodia, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, and advocacy for displaced families in Iraq, Thailand, Sierra Leone, and more. Her properties often serve dual roles: personal residences and bases for her philanthropic initiatives.
**Future Plans**
Jolie has indicated that once her children reach adulthood, she intends to move away from Los Angeles, spending more time in Cambodia and visiting family worldwide. Her current Los Feliz estate may be sold to facilitate this transition.
In sum, Angelina Jolie’s homes—ranging from a Beverly Hills mansion to a Cambodian longhouse, a French château, and a Los Angeles Beaux‑Arts estate—chart a life interwoven with film, family, and humanitarian work, each property reflecting a distinct era of her journey.
