UPDATE: Angelina Jolie has made shocking revelations about her tumultuous split from Brad Pitt, describing the “painful events” that led to their ongoing legal battle. This urgent update comes as Jolie filed new documents this week concerning their French wine estate, Château Miraval.
Jolie, 50, first filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016 after an alleged incident on a private jet where she claimed he was verbally and physically abusive towards her and their children. Pitt has denied these allegations. The former couple shares six children: Maddox, 24; Pax, 21; Zahara, 20; Shiloh, 19; and 17-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
In her recent court declaration, Jolie opened up about the emotional toll of their separation. She stated, “The events leading to my need to separate from my ex-husband were emotionally difficult for me and our children.” She relinquished control of their family homes in Los Angeles and Miraval to Pitt without compensation, hoping it would ease tensions during a “difficult and traumatic period.”
Jolie expressed that to this day, she and the children have not returned to Château Miraval due to its association with their painful divorce. She quickly began searching for a new home for herself and the kids, initially renting while seeking a more stable solution. Jolie noted, “Because I wanted to ensure that Brad remained an important part of our children’s lives, I looked to buy a property near his home.”
In a developing twist, reports indicate that Pitt is pursuing access to Jolie’s private communications regarding the sale of her $64 million stake in Château Miraval. He alleges that she sold her shares in 2021 to Russian vodka magnate Yuri Shefler without his approval, violating their prior agreement that neither could sell without the other’s consent.
Pitt’s legal team is also pushing for testimony from Alexey Oliynik, an executive from Stoli Group, who they claim has direct knowledge of the negotiations. However, Oliynik argues he cannot be compelled to testify as a Swiss resident. The judge has yet to make a ruling on this matter.
Jolie has previously urged Pitt to “end the fighting” and drop the lawsuit to facilitate healing for their family. However, sources close to Pitt claim he has “no intention” of doing so, suggesting her plea followed a realization that her case had weakened.
The fallout from this high-profile divorce has profoundly impacted Pitt’s relationship with his children, with several reportedly distancing themselves by dropping his last name.
As this legal battle unfolds, fans and observers are left wondering how these revelations will affect the already strained family dynamics and what the next steps in this ongoing saga will be. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
