Celebrity Parents Angelina Jolie: 'The Center of My Life is My Kids' By Staff Author Published on November 12, 2008 09:30 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Evan Agostini/AP In Los Angeles to present an award to her Changeling director Clint Eastwood and fresh off a humanitarian trip to Afghanistan, Angelina Jolie says that regardless of the locale her focus remains on her family of eight with partner Brad Pitt. Telling reporters that she was up at 3 a.m. "with four kids with jet lag and two babies," the 33-year-old actress said that her evening out is nothing more, and nothing less. "I put myself together for a few hours and go out, and then I go home," she explains. "This is my job." "The center of my life is my kids." Her dual role as both an actress and as a mom intersect in Changeling, however, where Angelina portrays a woman whose son disappears. That she’s opened herself up to the possibility of playing a mom on-screen is not a coincidence. "A woman in her 30s is more likely to have roles that in some way relate to family," she notes. "I don’t think it’s a choice of mine as much as it is something women deal with when we get older." In an ironic twist, Angelina says that the disturbing subject matter in the film could be to thank for her fraternal twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline, 4 months. "I got pregnant right in the middle of it and I think partially because of it. I was so emotional about children that I think something in me kicked into gear." In addition to the twins, Angelina and Brad are parents to Maddox Chivan, 7, Pax Thien, turning 5 this month, Zahara Marley, 3 ½ and Shiloh Nouvel, 2. Changeling is in theaters now. Source: Los Angeles Times Related Articles Brad Pitt Quietly Lists Longtime L.A. Compound for $40 Million: Source Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's 6 Kids: Everything to Know Angelina Jolie Meets with Paul Mescal in London After Bringing Shiloh, 16, to See His Play Brad Pitt's Dating History: From Jennifer Aniston to Ines de Ramon Angelina Jolie Takes Daughter Vivienne to Meet 'Dear Evan Hansen' Tour Cast Backstage in Philly Angelina Jolie Calls Brad Pitt's Winery Lawsuit 'Part of a Problematic Pattern' in New Court Filing Angelina Jolie Rocks Out with Daughter Shiloh at Måneskin Concert in Rome — See the Photos! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Relationship: A Look Back Angelina Jolie Claims Brad Pitt Choked One of Their Kids; Pitt Source Calls Allegations 'Untrue' Brad Pitt Is 'Having Fun' with Newly Single Emily Ratajkowski: Source Brad Pitt Has 'Positive Attitude' Despite 'Sad Situation' with Angelina Jolie FBI Report: Source Angelina Jolie Is 'So Excited' and Emotional While Dropping Daughter Zahara Off at Spelman College Brad Pitt and Emily Ratajkowski Are 'Spending a Lot of Time Together,' Says Source Angelina Jolie Dances the Electric Slide at Spelman College Send-off for Daughter Zahara Brad Pitt Source: Angelina Jolie 'Trying to Inflict the Most Amount of Pain' By Reviving Plane Incident Brad Pitt Shares His Reaction to Daughter Zahara Attending Spelman College: 'Really Beautiful' Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies