After years of courtroom drama, it finally looks like Brad Pitt wants out. Angelina Jolie’s ex seems ready to put their endless legal fight behind them, sparking hope that this Hollywood saga might actually wrap up soon. For those who have been following, his feud has dragged on for almost a decade since their messy split. However, now, reports say both sides might be tired enough to let it go.
What’s happening with Angelina Jolie and her ex?
Per Mandatory, Brad Pitt reportedly wants to end the legal war with Jolie, especially over their French winery, Château Miraval. They’ve been at each other’s throats since 2016, fighting about kids and money, but it’s the USD 500 million estate in France that’s kept the battle alive. Sources claim Pitt wants to reach some kind of compromise and finally call a truce, ideally before 2026 rolls around.And here’s the sticking point: after their split, Jolie sold her USD 67 million stake in the winery to a Russian billionaire. According to Pitt, she broke their promise not to sell without checking with each other first. Meanwhile, Jolie’s version is that the agreement was off the table and accused Pitt of dragging things out for revenge.So Pitt sued her in 2022, and the trial is set for February next year. People close to the situation say Brad has poured tons of time and money into this fight, but enough’s enough. Both have dug in, but now there’s talk that it’s time to just put the lawsuit to bed. Per Radar Online, another source pointed out that after a decade in court, everyone’s exhausted, and the mess has hurt both their reputations. “Nobody caught up in this mess is getting any younger,” they said. Hard to argue with that.
Angelina Jolie vs Brad Pitt: What the ongoing battle is about
For the unversed, at the heart of it all is Château Miraval: the French estate and winery they bought together in 2008, the same place they got married in 2014. The legal mess started when Jolie sold her share in 2021. Pitt says she did it behind his back, and things spiraled from there. Now there are lawsuits and countersuits flying around different countries, with millions of dollars on the line. The fight isn’t just about business; it’s tangled up with their divorce and custody battles, making it a nightmare to untangle. Their divorce is settled, but the winery is the last thing still tying them together.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: A look back at their relationship
Looking back, “Brangelina” was once Hollywood royalty. They met while filming ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ in the early 2000s and became a super-couple almost overnight. They share six kids: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne. They spent over a decade together before finally getting married in 2014. It all fell apart fast in 2016 after an incident on a private flight. Jolie filed for divorce right after, launching a public breakup that’s kept fans and tabloids hooked for years.Since then, it’s been custody fights, money drama, and a lot of lawyers. However, both Pitt and Jolie have mostly stayed quiet in public, letting the legal filings do the talking.Last year, Pitt made headlines for his rocky relationship with the kids, with reports saying he’s estranged from most of them. On the flip side, he’s also been spotted regularly with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, and there’s talk that they might get married in Europe.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a third-party source.
