Angelina Jolie has recently shared that she has refrained from dating following her split from Brad Pitt in 2016. The actress, who co-parents with Pitt, has been focusing on her children – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne, instead of pursuing romantic relationships.

At 51 years old, Jolie expressed that her family takes precedence over her personal life post-divorce. She disclosed that she has not engaged in dating for the past ten years since her separation. Jolie emphasized that being there for her kids and family has been her main priority.

In a candid interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Jolie revealed her introspective journey while playing the role of Maxine in her recent film, Couture. She acknowledged feeling “broken” by life experiences but is determined to rediscover herself at this stage of her life.

Jolie reflected on the valuable lessons she wants to impart to her daughters as they grow older. She highlighted the importance of maintaining one’s identity and expressed her aspirations for her daughters never to lose sight of themselves.

Regarding rumors of a romantic relationship with rapper Akala, a source clarified that Jolie and Akala are just friends. Meanwhile, Brad Pitt has been in a relationship with jewellery designer Ines de Ramon for four years, with no immediate plans for marriage despite engagement speculations.