Angelina Jolie was seen for the first time since finalizing her bitter divorce battle with ex Brad Pitt while attending the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Friday.
The Maleficent actress, 49 – who walked away $80 million richer following her eight-year divorce from Pitt – flashed a cheerful smile as she made a grand arrival to the event for a screening of her critically acclaimed movie, Maria.
Her appearance comes just days after it was revealed both she and Brad finalized their ‘horrendous’ divorce – although the former couple’s battle of their French vineyard is still ongoing.
Jolie put on a chic display wearing a cream-colored blazer that was buttoned at the front as well as a pair of matching trousers.
She added a plain shirt underneath and slipped into a pair of nude-colored heels to complete the overall look.
Angelina’s long locks were parted to the side, and effortlessly flowed down straight past her shoulders.
Angelina Jolie, 49, was seen for the first time since finalizing her bitter divorce battle with ex Brad Pitt while attending the Palm Springs International Film Festival on Friday
The star opted for minimal accessories to allow her outfit to be the main focal point, and added a pair mini earrings.
While strolling outdoors, the Hollywood actress also sported a pair of black shades for a stylish flare.
Jolie paused for a brief photo session on the red carpet and also sent a friendly wave towards fans that waited outside the venue.
During the festivities, Angelina was also honored with the Desert Palm Achievement for Best Actress.
The biographical drama, Maria – which was directed by Pablo Larrain – officially dropped on Netflix last month in December.
Jolie has since garnered praise for her performance as the late opera singer, Maria Callas – and received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama.
While the star has continued to pursue her passion for acting, Angelina recently opened up about one of her secret talents: flying planes.
During an interview with W Magazine published on Friday, she discussed how her son Maddox, 23, is also a pilot.
The Maleficent actress flashed a cheerful smile as she made a grand arrival to the event for a screening of her critically acclaimed movie, Maria
Her appearance comes just days after it was revealed both she and Brad finalized their ‘horrendous’ divorce – although the former couple’s battle of their French vineyard is still ongoing; seen in 2015 in Hollywood
Jolie put on a chic display wearing a cream-colored blazer that was buttoned at the front as well as a pair of matching trousers
The star opted for minimal accessories to allow her outfit to be the main focal point, and added a pair mini earrings
Jolie paused for a brief photo session on the red carpet and also sent a friendly wave towards fans that waited outside the venue
During the festivities, Angelina was also honored with the Desert Palm Achievement for Best Actress
Since a little child, he had an interest in planes – which had initially inspired the star to learn to fly. In December 2004, she got her piloting license and bought a Cirrus SR22-G2 single-engine plane.
While talking to the outlet, Jolie admitted that she was not ‘nervous’ about her son flying planes.
‘Maybe I just have a big family. I worry more that people aren’t finding themselves and something they love,’ she stated.
‘I think that’s more dangerous, to walk so tentatively through life that you don’t take a risk. You don’t wake up with passion. I think that’s scarier. I’d rather they be out there trying and failing than not pushing and being passionate.’
Angelina shares Maddox, as well as Pax, 21, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16, with ex Brad Pitt.
Maddox was also recently seen working on set of his mother’s new film, Stitches, in Paris last month in December.
It came shortly after DailyMail.com reported that he is working as the third assistant director on the movie.
He notably enrolled at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea – but has since been seen stepping his foot into the film industry.
Angelina stunned as she later appeared at the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards at Palm Springs Convention Center
She was joined by her daughter Zahara Marley Jolie
The 19-year-old college student stunned in a white lacy number
The mother and daughter put on a united front as they held hands while walking down the red carpet
The pair happily posed for a snap together
Jolie is no stranger to collaborating with her children on her own projects, and recently worked with Maddox and Pax on the biopic Maria.
While previously speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in August, she further reflected on her kids having the chance to gain experience on set.
‘Mad and Pax were on this one. Doing AD [assistant directing] work. They’ve done that quite a few times, and I think that’s good for them,’ she stated.
‘Pax tends to do stills and he gets brought in, and [director] Pablo was wonderful and recognized that he was good at it.’
Late last month before New Year’s Eve, it was revealed that Angelina and Brad had reached a divorce settlement following a lengthy, eight-year battle.
The actress’s lawyer told DailyMail.com that she is ‘relieved this one part is over. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted.’
‘More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family.’
While the star has continued to pursue her passion for acting, Angelina recently opened up about one of her secret talents: flying planes; seen in October 2024 in London
Maddox (seen far right) was also recently seen working on set of his mother’s new film, Stitches, in Paris last month in December; Angelina seen with Pax (far Left), Zahara and Maddox in September 2024 in NYC
Another insider shared that Jolie has ‘been trying hard to be light after a dark time’ and ‘doesn’t speak ill of him publicly or privately.’
‘The kids have grown up seeing that some people have so much power and privilege that their voices don’t matter. Their pain doesn’t count.’
‘They have wanted her to speak up for herself, to defend herself over these years but she reminds them to focus on changing laws over telling public stories,’ the source continued.
Other insiders also revealed to MailOnline the main reason Pitt wanted to reach a settlement and finalize his divorce from Angelina.
The actress’s lawyer told DailyMail.com that she is ‘relieved this one part is over. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted’; former couple seen in 2015 in Beverly Hills
Brad has since moved on with Ines de Ramon – whom he began dating back in 2022.
‘They are looking to get married in the next year and Brad has settled because he wants to keep his children on side for his new marriage to go ahead,’ a source said on New Year’s Eve.
‘Apparently Ines is keen to have children too and pressured him to get it all sorted out as soon as possible.’
‘Brad will be relieved that he can finally move on and marry again. He has wanted his divorce settled long before now but he believes Angelina has been dragging her feet,’ another source shared.
‘Angelina will argue she has been fighting for the best deal for their family, but whatever the truth, it ultimately clears the path for him walking down the aisle with Ines.’
The insider continued, ‘He will hope that he can build bridges with his children now that the divorce is finalized, but that looks like a long hard road.’
On Angelina’s side, she is ‘hoping Brad Pitt will stop attacking her’ after the ‘horrendous’ divorce battle.
A source told People late last month, ‘Angelina hopes the finalization of their divorce will enable him to move on, stop attacking her, and instead help heal their family.’
‘They have wanted her to speak up for herself, to defend herself over these years but she reminds them to focus on changing laws over telling public stories,’ the source continued; Jolie seen with Knox, Vivienne, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara and Maddox in 2019
Other insiders also revealed to MailOnline the main reason Pitt wanted to reach a settlement and finalize his divorce from Angelina; seen in September 2024 in Venice
Brad and Ines ‘are looking to get married in the next year and Brad has settled because he wants to keep his children on side for his new marriage to go ahead,’ a source said on New Year’s Eve; seen in September 2024 in Italy
‘Brad has successfully used his power and his privilege to cover up his conduct at his family’s expense, to punish Angelina for leaving, and even to attempt to paint her as the reason why his relationship is so challenging with the children.’
Another insider also informed the outlet that, ‘These last eight years have been such a horrendous time for her and her family.’
But a separate source close to Brad shared, ‘Jolie has engaged in one-sided attacks for the past eight years, including a never-ending distortion of facts.’
‘And projecting their own behavior onto others, causing tremendous collateral damage to those in and around the family.’
Following the divorce settlement, both Brad and Ines de Ramon had the chance to celebrate by enjoying a winter getaway to Carmel, California.
A source told People that the actor ‘loves it up there’ and added that, ‘It’s very private for them.’
Ines had reportedly ‘influenced’ Pitt to take the step to finalize the divorce from Angelina – following their split in 2016.
