Angelina Jolie has entered a new stage of life after all six of her children reached adulthood. For years, motherhood shaped many of the actress’s decisions, from where she lived to how she balanced her career and humanitarian work. Now, with twins Knox and Vivienne turning 18 in July 2026, Jolie says she has reached “the end of a certain time” in her life. In a September 9 interview with L’Officiel, she reflected on having more freedom to decide where she wants to live and what she wants to pursue next. The transition comes as her children continue building lives of their own, with several choosing paths far removed from Hollywood acting.

Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox have each developed different interests, while Jolie has repeatedly described them as some of the closest people in her life. Several have also chosen to use the Jolie surname rather than Pitt, including Maddox, Shiloh, Zahara, Vivienne, and Knox in various official or professional settings. Maddox graduated from Yonsei University and has worked behind the scenes on his mother’s film projects, while Zahara graduated from Spelman College in 2026. Shiloh has pursued dance and appeared in a music video, while Vivienne developed an interest in theater and worked on the Broadway production of The Outsiders. Knox has focused on activities including Muay Thai and recently graduated from high school. For Jolie, watching six children become independent adults has clearly changed the rhythm of family life. Yet her comments suggest that adulthood has not created distance between them. Instead, the relationships have evolved, giving her more freedom while preserving the close family bond she has valued for years.