While many people believe that the divorce battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is coming to an end, the relationship of the two top Hollywood stars continues to make waves.
Brad Pitt pursues property dispute lawsuit with Angelina Jolie
According to Dailymail, on April 6, Brad Pitt's legal team filed documents with the Los Angeles Superior Court in response to accusations made by Angelina Jolie a day earlier.
The "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" actress had previously declared that she abandoned negotiations to sell her stake in the winery to Brad Pitt because he insisted she sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
Jolie explained that this was her ex-husband's "heartless" attempt to control her after the couple's split, in order to conceal his history of abusing her and their children.
Brad Pitt's lawyers responded by asserting that Angelina refused to sign the NDA to cover up her betrayal of an agreement she had made with Brad Pitt.
According to the Hollywood actor, they had committed not to sell their shares in the Miraval estate in France to a third party without the other's consent.
However, in 2021, Angelina sold all of her shares (50% ownership of the winery) to a Russian billionaire for over $60 million. Brad asserted that he had no knowledge of this business deal until he read about it in the news.
Brad Pitt has filed lawsuits against Angelina Jolie in Luxembourg, France, and the United States. The 60-year-old actor has achieved initial victories in all three locations.
Earlier this year, a court in Luxembourg ruled to temporarily grant Brad control over the vineyard while awaiting trial.
Last month, the Los Angeles Superior Court dismissed Angelina Jolie's opposition to Brad's lawsuit, allowing him to sue his ex-wife for breaching the contract.
According to Page Six, Brad Pitt has spent nearly $10 million pursuing the property dispute lawsuit with his ex-wife. A source revealed that Brad is determined to see this through:
"His goal is to stand up against bullies and protect his own principles and truth. Brad is standing firm for what he believes in."
A friend of Brad told Dailymail: "The lawsuit has nothing to do with what happened on the plane in 2016. It's all about whether they had an agreement not to sell their stake in the estate and winery without the other's consent.
That's what Brad and his legal team are focused on. Right now, Brad's team is winning certain victories."
A representative for Angelina Jolie stated: "Jolie does not want litigation, nor does she want her private matters made public.
She is only doing this because of Brad Pitt's lawsuit, which forces her to speak out to protect herself. It's very sad, and she just wants him to move on and live well."
The representative also affirmed that Angelina Jolie's lawyers have ample evidence, including images, emails, and documents, to counter her ex-husband. In the end, the Hollywood star will use this evidence in court whether she wants to or not.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were once the "golden" couple of the entertainment world. The couple publicly began dating in 2004 and share six children, including three biological and three adopted.
After nearly 10 years of dating, they secretly tied the knot in France in 2014, witnessed by their children and close relatives.
However, just two years after their wedding, they announced their divorce and embarked on an 8-year battle for custody, shared assets, and property.
Brad Pitt's post-divorce life has seen many changes.
In recent years, while the children have been living with Angelina, the Hollywood actor only has visitation rights. He feels disappointed about not being able to see the kids more often and hopes for a stronger relationship with them.
Since Angelina Jolie filed for divorce, the 1963-born actor has not been seen in public with any of his children. According to OK! magazine, Brad avoids being photographed and often arranges meetings at private locations.
According to Naver, the six children of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt seem to be divided into two factions.
The three adopted children are distant from their father, while the three biological children maintain a close relationship with him.
A source from US Weekly revealed that Brad has little contact or communication with Maddox and Pax Thien.
The relationship between Brad and his eldest son from Cambodia has become tense since an alleged altercation on a plane in 2016. Maddox even testified against his father in the custody battle.
The adopted son from Vietnam, Pax Thien, openly criticized his father on social media in 2020. The last time both father and son were seen together was in June 2017 when they were spotted entering a mental health facility in Los Angeles separately. They spent an hour in therapy before leaving.
The adopted daughter Zahara also does not have a close relationship with her father and has expressed a desire to remove "Pitt" from her name.
In contrast to the three adopted children, Brad Pitt maintains a close relationship with his biological children. A source from People confirmed this:
"Brad Pitt has dinner with his three youngest children when they are in Los Angeles. As they are older now, they have their own lives and friends. Nevertheless, Brad still has a good relationship with them."
Recently, the couple's biological daughter Shiloh, who is about to turn 18, is reportedly expressing a desire to live with her father when she comes of age.
After the divorce, Brad Pitt was determined to quit alcohol and smoking. The actor admitted to struggling with mild depression for several years but managed to overcome it in order to live well and pursue his passion for acting.
Brad Pitt's career continues to thrive. His greatest achievement was winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2020 for his role in
"Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood." Prior to this win, he had been nominated for the prestigious award five times. In addition to acting, Brad Pitt is also successful as a film producer.
At 61 years old, Brad Pitt is praised for aging gracefully and becoming more attractive and successful.
In his personal life, Brad Pitt began dating 27-year-old beauty Ines de Ramon, the ex-wife of actor Paul Wesley, in 2022. They have moved in together but have not discussed marriage plans.
In conclusion, despite their ongoing legal battle, both Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are making efforts to move forward with their lives and careers after their high-profile divorce.
While their personal struggles continue to be played out in public view, both stars are focusing on their individual paths and their relationships with their children as they navigate through this challenging time.
