Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has spoken openly about the state of politics in the United States, saying she no longer recognizes her country.
Jolie, 50, made the remarks on Sunday while promoting her new film Couture at the 2025 San Sebastián International Film Festival in Spain.
“I have to say that I love my country and I don’t, at this time, recognize my country,” she told reporters during a press conference.
The actress, who shares six children with ex-husband Brad Pitt—several of whom were adopted from Namibia, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Cambodia—explained that her global family has shaped her outlook.
“I’ve always lived internationally. My family is international. My life, my world view, is equal and united,” she said.
Jolie added that anything dividing people or limiting personal freedoms is dangerous. “These are such serious times that we have to be careful not to say things casually,” she noted, stressing that she would choose her words carefully.
Her comments come at a time when celebrities in the US face growing backlash for political remarks. Recently, comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended by ABC after he made controversial comments following the shooting death of political commentator Charlie Kirk on September 10.
Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. Days later, Kimmel criticized what he described as attempts to politicize the tragedy, comments that sparked strong reactions.
Kimmel, 57, was later asked to apologize and contribute to Kirk’s family and his organization, Turning Point USA, if he wanted his show to return on air. The incident has made other TV personalities, including the hosts of The View, cautious about addressing sensitive political topics.
Jolie’s decision to speak carefully reflects the tense atmosphere, as Hollywood figures navigate the fine line between personal convictions and public backlash.
