The divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt has been ongoing since they initially split in 2016. Despite being legally single, the former couple has yet to finalize their divorce. One of the key points of contention in their divorce is their French vineyard and estate, Château Miraval, where they were married and where their twins were born.
At the center of their legal battle is Brad Pitt’s challenge of Angelina Jolie’s sale of her stake in Château Miraval. In 2021, Angelina sold her 50% share of the winery for $67 million to Stoli, leading to Brad’s lawsuit claiming she was trying to harm him during their divorce proceedings. Brad’s legal team has argued that the private plane incident in 2016, which Angelina has cited as a reason for their split, is not relevant to the case.
Angelina’s legal team has requested that Brad disclose his third-party communications related to the private plane incident in 2016, including conversations with his advisors about therapy, drug and alcohol testing, and other actions taken afterward. Brad’s team has described this request as “intrusive” and a “sensationalist fishing expedition” aimed at turning their business dispute into a re-litigation of their divorce case.
Brad Pitt and his legal team have recently requested several years’ worth of non-disclosure agreements from Angelina Jolie to dispel her argument that she didn’t sell her stake in Château Miraval to him because of an NDA. The former couple shares six children, with rumors circulating about some of them being estranged from their father and considering dropping his last name.
The legal battle between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt continues to drag on, with new claims and counterclaims being made by both parties. The ongoing dispute over their French vineyard and estate, as well as their rocky co-parenting relationship, highlights the complexities of high-profile celebrity divorces. Despite the public scrutiny and legal wrangling, the former couple must navigate the best interests of their children and strive for a resolution that benefits all parties involved.