“IT IS WITH HEAVY HEART”: Angelina Jolie Breaks Down in Tears as She Announces Heartbreaking News About Daughter Shiloh Jolie

“IT IS WITH HEAVY HEART”: Angelina Jolie Breaks Down in Tears as She Announces Heartbreaking News About Daughter Shiloh Jolie

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 18, 2025
Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie was visibly emotional during a surprise press conference held outside her foundation headquarters on Friday, where she shared devastating news about her 18-year-old daughter, Shiloh Jolie.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share this,” Jolie began, her voice cracking with emotion. “Shiloh has made the brave decision to step away from public life for the foreseeable future due to a private health struggle.”

While she declined to go into specific medical details, Jolie described her daughter as “resilient, brave, and deeply introspective,” adding that the decision to speak publicly came at Shiloh’s own request, in hopes of raising awareness about the importance of mental and emotional well-being for young people under constant public scrutiny.

A Sudden Shift
Shiloh, long admired for her authenticity and grounded demeanor despite growing up in the spotlight, had recently been featured in several media outlets for her blossoming career in dance and advocacy work. Fans were stunned by the announcement, many taking to social media with messages of support and encouragement.

“We’ve watched her grow up and admired her spirit—this is just heartbreaking,” one fan wrote on Instagram.

Private Battle, Public Impact
Jolie emphasized that Shiloh’s battle is not one she faces alone. “As a mother, your first instinct is to protect,” she said tearfully. “But Shiloh asked me to be transparent—not for sympathy, but to let others her age know that it’s okay to step back and heal.”

Jolie ended the statement by thanking the public for their compassion and privacy, adding that Shiloh is currently surrounded by her siblings and is focusing on art, recovery, and healing.

Fans and fellow celebrities have since rallied around the Jolie-Pitt family, sending waves of support. #PrayForShiloh began trending within hours of the announcement.