Mystery buyer drops $24.75M on Angelina Jolie’s L.A. estate—Madonna purchasing rumors denied

Angelina Jolie has sold her historic Los Feliz estate for $24.75 million and reportedly purchased a home in Connecticut, marking a major shift in the actress’ life after her youngest children turned 18, according to In Touch Weekly. The buyer of the Los Angeles property has not been publicly identified, despite widespread reports that Madonna purchased the home.

The 11,000-square-foot residence sold in September after Jolie listed it for about $29.85 million. She bought the property for roughly $24.5 million in 2017, following her separation from Brad Pitt, In Touch Weekly confirmed.

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The Madonna rumor is rejected

Madonna became linked to the sale after reports said her representatives had arranged a video tour of the property, Grazia reported. The estate’s sale price and celebrity history fueled headlines identifying the singer as the new owner.

But listing agent Ernie Carswell denied that claim. As reported by Grazia, Carswell said Madonna was not the buyer and that the purchaser’s identity was protected by a nondisclosure agreement. The buyer remains unknown.

The property includes six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and nearly two acres in Los Feliz’s Laughlin Park, according to Grazia. Its grounds feature a pool house, guesthouse, tea house, treehouse and a 40-foot swimming pool.

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A Historic Hollywood Property

According to Grazia’s report, architect B. Cooper Corbett designed the home in 1913. Film director Cecil B. DeMille bought it in 1916 and lived there until his death in 1959. The estate was also linked to silent-film star Charlie Chaplin and hosted Hollywood gatherings during the early film era.

Jolie’s decision to sell followed years of describing Los Angeles as a temporary home. “I am here because I have to be here from a divorce, but as soon as they're 18, I'll be able to leave,” she told The Hollywood Reporter in 2024, as reported by In Touch Weekly.

Jolie’s twins, Knox and Vivienne, turned 18 in July, In Touch Weekly confirmed. Months later, she reportedly purchased an estate in Connecticut, although the exact location and details of the home have not been disclosed. She has also spoken about spending part of the year in Cambodia, where she owns a residence.