Key Points
- Settlement Reached: After an eight-year legal saga, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finalized their divorce.
- Custody Controversy: The couple endured a contentious custody battle involving their six children.
- 2016 Plane Incident: Allegations of abuse during a private flight were central to their separation.
- Ongoing Legal Feud: Disputes over Château Miraval, their French winery, remain unresolved.
- Focus on Healing: Jolie has prioritized family well-being, calling her separation the “right decision.”
New Delhi: After an eight-year legal struggle marked by emotional highs and lows, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, once Hollywood’s most glamorous couple, have officially settled their divorce. Jolie’s lawyer, James Simon, confirmed the milestone, stating, “This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. Angelina is exhausted but relieved this chapter is over.”
The End of a Hollywood Love Story
Jolie, now 48, filed for divorce from Pitt, 60, in 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple had been together for a decade before their 2014 marriage and shared six children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne.
The dissolution of their marriage in 2019 left custody and financial disputes unresolved, with their divorce proceedings dragging on due to complex legal challenges and emotional stakes.
The 2016 Plane Incident and Its Fallout
A pivotal event in their separation occurred during a private flight from France to the United States in 2016. According to a heavily redacted FBI report, Jolie accused Pitt of physical and verbal abuse, including towards their children, during the flight. Pitt denied the allegations and was not charged with any crime.
Days after the flight, Jolie filed for divorce, seeking sole physical custody of the children. While Pitt retained joint legal custody, the custody battle became a bitter and protracted legal fight.
Château Miraval: The Unresolved Feud
Complicating their divorce further was a legal dispute over Château Miraval, a French winery where the couple had exchanged vows. In 2021, Jolie sold her stake in the estate, which Pitt later claimed was unlawful. This aspect of their financial disentanglement remains unresolved, highlighting the depth of their conflicts.
Jolie’s Focus on Family Healing
In a 2020 interview with Vogue India, Jolie explained her decision to separate from Pitt, saying, “It was the right decision. I continue to focus on their healing. They are six very brave, very strong young people.”
Jolie has prioritized her children’s well-being throughout the ordeal, even as legal battles over custody and financial assets weighed heavily on both parties.
A Chapter Closed, But Challenges Remain
The December 30 settlement marks the end of one of Hollywood’s most publicized and contentious divorces. However, unresolved issues, particularly the legal wrangling over Château Miraval, suggest that the former couple’s paths may cross in court again.
For Jolie, the settlement is a step toward peace, while Pitt navigates the complexities of their shared history and ongoing disputes. Their story serves as a reminder that even in the glittering world of Hollywood, personal and family struggles can be profound.
