Angelina Jolie Paused Career to Cook for 6 Kids, Clean after Dogs & Wash Dishes

• Angelina Jolie was not the best cook in her marriage to Brad Pit, but she changed for the sake of her children.

• The actress paused her career to look after her six children.

• Angelina is "proud" of her kids, whom she calls "six very strong-minded, thoughtful, worldly individuals."

Despite being a world-famous actress with multiple credits for hit movies to her name, Angelina Jolie admitted that if there's one fundamental thing she can't do for the life of her, it's cooking basic meals. She acknowledged her inability to cook when she was still married to her ex-husband, Brad Pitt.

At the time, the face of the "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" movie series and her husband had adopted their six children and settled into their family routine, but things weren't going well for the actress when it came to the kitchen. Although exotic dishes don't stand a chance against her, she said she lacks the patience for everyday meals.

With a laugh, the actress recalled she was "not the best cook," and even had trouble cooking spaghetti. However, motherhood inspired Angelina to solve her conundrum. But her family had very little hope for her. She laughed when she remembered Brad telling her she shouldn't bother with cooking classes after tasting her cuisine.

Angelina enjoyed being a homemaker and said she embraced her new role completely.

Angelina also shared that her son, Pax Jolie-Pitt, is much better in the kitchen than she is. That said, her kids remained supportive as she tried to prove herself. Luckily for her, they all worked together to get things done, and the cooking responsibilities weren't hers alone.

How Did Angelina Jolie Change for Her Kids?

Despite her family's skepticism, Angelina vowed to become a better cook. With a messy separation from Brad, a highly successful acting career, and a blooming reputation as a director resting on her shoulders, Angelina had a lot on her plate. Amid the stress of her career, she also had custody of her kids. So she had a tough choice to make.

The "Salt" star also found time to support her children as they explored new facets of life.

After considering her possibilities, Angelina came to a conclusion. She chose to take a step back from her career to have more time with her kids and be the mother she always wanted to be. After she promoted her film "First They Killed My Father," she refused any more roles and just focused on being a mom. She commented:

"I actually feel more of a woman because I feel like I'm being smart about my choices, and I'm putting my family first, and I'm in charge of my life and my health. I think that's what makes a woman complete."

Angelina enjoyed being a homemaker and said she embraced her new role completely. She commented that her priorities changed, saying, "As I go to sleep at night, I think, 'Did I do a great job as a mom, or was that an average day?'" She even took those cooking classes, making dinner a much less awkward ordeal.

What Kind of Mom Is Angelina Jolie?

Divorce is never straightforward, and with six kids feeling the blowback of the separation, it's easy to think some complicated feelings arose in Angelina's tight-knit family unit after her split from Brad. Nonetheless, the actress said her children handled the divorce very well. She commented about her kids:

"They're six very strong-minded, thoughtful, worldly individuals. I'm very proud of them. They've been very brave."

Angelina and Brad had to endure an immeasurable amount of stress during the divorce, and the actress revealed her health suffered due to the high anxiety levels. Luckily, she managed to take care of herself after stepping away from her tension-inducing career, and she has been on the mend.

The "Salt" star also found time to support her children as they explored new facets of life. She had the opportunity to visit her daughter, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, as the freshman attended Homecoming at Spelman College. Angelina commented that it was a joy to spend the day wandering around with her daughter.

The "proud" mother showed off her daughter with her fellow "Spelman sisters" in an Instagram post. But the day was also an emotional one for the famous mom. Angelina tried her best to hold back tears, but she admitted that seeing her daughter move out of the house was a daunting yet proud thought.