The Hollywood couple reach a settlement after a protracted eight-year battle, but lingering disputes remain.
Hollywood actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have officially concluded their divorce settlement following an extensive legal battle that lasted eight years, as confirmed by Jolie’s lawyer.
The high-profile pair, often referred to as ‘Brangelina’ by the media, were married in 2014 and share six children. They were once one of the most talked-about couples in Hollywood.
Jolie first filed for divorce in 2016, citing “irreconcilable differences”. In subsequent legal proceedings, allegations arose accusing Pitt of abusive behaviour towards Jolie and two of their children on a private jet that same year. Following a police inquiry, no charges were brought against Pitt, who has denied all allegations.
Jolie’s legal representative, James Simon, shared a statement with People magazine, highlighting that Jolie has focused on “seeking peace and healing for their family” since the onset of their divorce. He added, “This marks a significant stage in a prolonged process that began eight years ago. Angelina is exhausted, but also relieved that this chapter is finally concluded.”
When the couple’s separation was first revealed in 2016, they vowed to keep the matter private. Since then, neither Jolie nor Pitt have publicly discussed their relationship in any great detail. Nonetheless, numerous court cases over the years have surfaced details of their acrimonious divorce, with Jolie accusing Pitt of waging a “vindictive war” against her and Pitt accusing her of attempting to undermine his business interests.
Although a divorce settlement has now been reached, it remains uncertain whether this resolution will bring an end to the protracted legal disputes surrounding their shared ownership of a French vineyard. The couple has been locked in a bitter feud over Chateau Miraval, a sprawling estate in the south of France that they purchased together in 2008 for €25 million (£21.3 million), which was also the location of their wedding.
In 2022, Pitt filed a lawsuit alleging that Jolie had secretly sold her stake in the property to Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler, a move he claimed was designed to harm his wine business. Jolie did not publicly comment on this legal matter.
Furthermore, the couple has faced challenges regarding the custody of their children, although they reached a joint custody agreement in 2021.
Jolie and Pitt met while filming Mr & Mrs Smith in 2005, a relationship that quickly captured international attention. This marriage was Pitt’s second following his high-profile divorce from Friends star Jennifer Aniston. For Jolie, it was her third marriage after her previous unions with actors Billy Bob Thornton and Jonny Lee Miller.
Jolie, known for her roles in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Changeling, and Girl, Interrupted, is currently starring in a biographical film about opera legend Maria Callas, titled Maria. Pitt’s career includes iconic films such as Fight Club, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Twelve Monkeys. He was recently seen filming his latest project, F1, where he portrays a veteran Formula One driver named Sonny Hayes.
