Angelina Jolie opens up about loneliness amid ongoing legal battle with Brad Pitt

In a candid interview, Angelina Jolie opened up about her ongoing emotional struggles nearly eight years after her highly publicized split from Brad Pitt. Speaking at an exclusive hotel in London, the 49-year-old actress reflected on her feelings of loneliness and the desire for companionship as she navigates life independently. These revelations come just ahead of the release of her much-anticipated biopic, Maria.

When discussing the character she portrays in the film, opera legend Maria Callas, Jolie noted a deep connection. "I have my children whom I love, but as an adult, I’m often alone," she shared. "I find myself identifying with the solitude and loneliness she experienced." Jolie expressed that she has yet to figure out how to live fully on her own, suggesting that many artists share this sense of being in an "open space" that prevents them from settling down completely.

Rumors had circulated about Jolie dating rapper Akala after they were spotted together multiple times, but neither party has confirmed these reports. Maria marks Jolie's first film project in three years and has reignited her passion for acting.

During the interview with a renowned publication, she also revealed that she resonates with the emotional turmoil her character endures. "When I’m up there crying, that’s my pain, that’s my grief," she explained.

As 2025 approaches, Jolie is preparing for increased public scrutiny due to her ongoing legal battle with Pitt over the ownership of their French vineyard, Chateau Miraval. This high-profile court case has drawn significant media attention and is set to go to trial next year, bringing renewed focus on their tumultuous relationship.

The former couple's split was marred by allegations of abuse and a contentious custody battle over their six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne. Recently, Jolie achieved a legal victory when a judge ordered Pitt to provide documents related to abuse allegations made during a private plane incident in 2016—an event that led to their divorce filing shortly thereafter.

Jolie's reflections come at a challenging time as she balances motherhood with her professional commitments while facing the complexities of her past relationship with Pitt.