Angelina Jolie Closes $24.75M Sale of Historic Los Angeles Estate
Angelina Jolie has sold her former Los Angeles residence for $24.75 million, a slight discount from her $29.9 million asking price. The historic six-bedroom estate, previously owned by filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, was purchased by Jolie in 2017 for $24.5 million. The sale follows her public statements about leaving the U.S. once her youngest children reached adulthood, a milestone achieved in July 2026.
Key points
- Jolie sold the property for $24.75 million, closing the deal shortly after her twins Knox and Vivienne turned 18 in July 2026.
- The estate, located in the Laughlin Park enclave, features 10 bathrooms, a fitness studio, and a guesthouse, and sits on nearly two acres.
- The home was listed in May 2026 for $29.9 million by agents Jon Grauman and Ernie Carswell, with no interior photos included to protect privacy.
- Jolie originally purchased the property in 2017 for $24.5 million, shortly after filing for divorce from Brad Pitt.
- The listing highlighted the home's history as the former residence of Cecil B. DeMille, who acquired it in 1916 for $27,893.
Background
This sale concludes a period of transition for Jolie, who previously indicated she would remain in California until all her children turned 18 due to divorce settlement terms. Recent archive coverage notes her expansion of Atelier Jolie into a global nonprofit and her children's legal name changes, signaling a broader shift toward a nomadic lifestyle. The sale follows her 2025 decision to open her home to wildfire victims, reflecting her ongoing humanitarian focus.
Why it matters
The transaction marks the end of a significant chapter in Jolie's personal life and highlights the premium attached to historically significant Hollywood properties. The sale also underscores the impact of family milestones on high-net-worth real estate decisions, as the closure of the divorce-related residency requirement triggered the market entry.
What to watch
Jolie is expected to relocate to Cambodia, where she owns multiple properties, as she transitions to a more nomadic lifestyle. The buyer of the estate will assume ownership of a property with deep cinematic history, potentially influencing future luxury market trends for historic homes in Los Angeles.
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