Angelina Jolie is reaffirming her dedication to motherhood, describing it as her greatest joy and priority. The Oscar-winning actress appeared on Good Morning America to promote her new film, Maria and opened up about her role as a mother to her six children.
“It’s my happiness,” Jolie said of being a mom. “You can take everything else away from me. Nothing else matters.” Jolie shares six children with ex-husband Brad Pitt: Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16. Her devotion to her children has been a consistent theme throughout her public appearances and interviews.
During the GMA interview, Jolie shared a humorous anecdote about her early attempts at opera singing at home, much to the dismay of her kids. “All of my children suffered through my early opera singing in the house before I got kinda good, which was a nightmare,” she admitted with a laugh.
This sentiment aligns with what Jolie expressed during an interview with Page Six in August. Reflecting on her identity and priorities, the 49-year-old actress said, “I am not an artist first, I’m a mom.”
Jolie also spoke about her commitment to understanding the world for the sake of her children. “I’m trying to understand what is happening within our world, why so many things are the way they are,” she explained. “I’m trying to understand how to best be a guide for my children, to make sure that they are good people.”
As Jolie balances her Hollywood career with her family life, her words highlight the deep connection she shares with her children and the lengths she goes to ensure their well-being and growth. Her openness about prioritizing motherhood over all else offers a glimpse into the values that guide one of the world’s most recognizable stars.