Angelina Jolie calls motherhood her greatest joy: 'Nothing else matters'

Angelina Jolie recently opened up about her unwavering focus on motherhood during an interview with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America. The actress, 49, who shares six children — Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16 — with ex-husband Brad Pitt, revealed that being a mom is her ultimate happiness. “You can take everything else away from me. Nothing else matters,” Jolie said, drawing parallels between her life and her role as Maria Callas in her new film, Maria.

Jolie worked with her sons Maddox and Pax on the movie, calling the experience “amazing.” As she prepared for the role, she practiced singing opera at home, joking that her children endured her early attempts before she improved. The star recently attended the Governor’s Awards with her son Knox, making a rare red carpet appearance together.

While discussing her children’s potential future in the film industry, Jolie shared that they prefer a private life and have no interest in acting or fame. Her reflections highlight the balance she maintains between her iconic Hollywood career and her dedication to family.