Angelina Jolie has revealed that she has not had any romantic relationships since her divorce from Brad Pitt approximately a decade ago, saying "I have to live again." The actress, promoting her film Couture, opened up about the emotional impact of the split and the role her daughters have played in encouraging her to move forward.
In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, Jolie stated, "I didn't date anyone or be with anyone since I divorced a decade ago" . She explained that she had convinced herself that romance was not a priority while focusing on her six children . However, portraying a filmmaker navigating divorce and a cancer diagnosis in Couture prompted her to rethink this stance .
Jolie credited her daughters—Zahara (21), Shiloh (20), and Vivienne (17)—for encouraging her to reclaim her identity beyond motherhood. "I think now they want me not to be just 'mom'... There's space for me to be that woman again" . She added, "They are giving me back my old self" .
The film, directed by Alice Winocour, features a protagonist facing similar challenges to Jolie's own life . Jolie noted that cancer-themed films often focus on sadness, but Couture highlights life and desire . While Jolie remains single, her ex-husband Brad Pitt has been in a relationship with Ines de Ramon since 2022 .
