Angelina Jolie says her adult children inspire her acting return

In a Variety interview, Angelina Jolie, 51, said her six children—now mostly over 18—have helped her regain her fighting spirit and encouraged her to resume acting. She explained that she now chooses roles that are short‑term or close to home so she can stay with her family, and that the children want her to travel and pursue new projects. Jolie also reflected on her 2016 separation from Brad Pitt, noting the long custody dispute and recent name changes by several of their children. She described her children’s support as a key factor in re‑engaging with her career after briefly focusing on directing and international projects.