Angelina Jolie Is Preparing to Sell the Historic Two-Acre Cecil B. DeMille Estate in Los Feliz

10 August 2025

The estate belonged to director Cecil B. DeMille. / SplashNews.com

Angelina Jolie is reportedly getting ready to part ways with one of Hollywood’s most storied properties an estate once owned by iconic director Cecil B. DeMille. She purchased the Los Feliz mansion in 2017 for $24.5 million and is now preparing for its sale, according to multiple reports.

The Beaux‑Arts style estate, built in 1913 and spanning more than 11,000 square feet, boasts six bedrooms, ten bathrooms, and graceful architectural details throughout. Intricate moldings, arched French doors, and restored vintage design elements maintain the character of the original structure. The living spaces include formal areas rich in period charm and rooms designed for family living and reflection.

Nestled on just over two acres of landscaped grounds, the property includes a pool set between cascading fountains, a pool house, a tea house, manicured gardens, and serene pathways ideal for contemplation. The estate also offers sweeping views of Griffith Observatory and generous outdoor terraces that blur the line between indoors and nature.

Jolie made the estate her sanctuary during the pandemic, sharing its expansive quietness with her six children. It also served as a refuge for friends displaced by wildfires earlier this year, revealing its role not just as a home but as a place of sanctuary and compassion.

In a 2021 British Vogue interview, Jolie noted that one reason she chose the home was its proximity to her ex-husband Brad Pitt just a five-minute drive away making co-parenting more manageable. At the time she moved in, she admitted to feeling a sense of reverence: stepping into a space once shared by giants of cinema brought both inspiration and humility.

Jolie and Pitt finalized their divorce and asset settlement in 2024 after a lengthy legal process. However, the two remain locked in a continuing dispute over their jointly owned French winery Château Miraval, valued at roughly $500 million.

Representatives for Jolie have not commented publicly on whether the sale is driven by a desire to sever lingering ties, simplify her holdings, or fulfill other personal or financial goals.

The estate’s provenance resonates with Old Hollywood allure. Cecil B. DeMille lived here for decades, and the property continues to stand as a monument to L.A.’s golden age of filmmaking. Jolie’s stewardship of it reflected her respect for history combined with modern sensibility merging legacy architecture with lived-in warmth.

As Jolie prepares to sell, the property will likely attract attention from collectors of heritage homes, filmmakers, architects, and luxury real estate enthusiasts. Its blend of cinematic history, architectural grandeur, and private serenity make it a rare offering in today’s market.