Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s ongoing legal battle has intensified with new court documents alleging that Pitt physically abused Jolie prior to their 2016 split. The couple had purchased a French vineyard called Château Miraval together in 2008, with an agreement not to sell their shares without the other’s consent. Jolie filed a motion in April stating that she had offered to sell her shares to Pitt, but negotiations broke down when he insisted she sign a nondisclosure agreement regarding his alleged abuse.
The lawsuit alleges that Pitt’s abuse of Jolie began before the 2016 plane incident in which Pitt reportedly grabbed Jolie by the head, shook her, and punched the ceiling of the plane in front of their children. The couple’s relationship began in 2004 while filming “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” despite Pitt being married to Jennifer Aniston at the time. They went on to adopt, have biological children, and eventually marry in 2014. However, cracks in the relationship began to show, leading to the divorce filing after the plane confrontation.
Following the plane incident, Pitt was investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services, but he was cleared in November 2016. A temporary custody arrangement allowed Pitt supervised visits with their children, along with counseling sessions for both parents. Jolie was granted sole custody initially, but Pitt sought joint custody in 2017, leading to an acrimonious custody battle. The conflict escalated further when Jolie accused Pitt of not paying meaningful child support.
The legal battle between Pitt and Jolie heated up when Pitt sued Jolie in 2022 over the sale of her stake in Château Miraval. Jolie countersued, accusing Pitt of physical and verbal abuse, referencing the 2016 plane incident among other allegations. A subsequent filing from Pitt’s legal team described Jolie’s actions as “vindictive” following an adverse custody ruling. The latest court documents from Jolie’s side cite a history of physical abuse by Pitt, claiming it began before the plane incident and would be supported by testimony, emails, photographs, and other evidence.
The ongoing legal feud between Jolie and Pitt has led to a series of accusations and counter-accusations, with the public getting a glimpse into the tumultuous relationship that culminated in their split. The court battle over Château Miraval has brought to light issues of abuse, control, and custody that have plagued the former couple’s personal lives. As the case continues to unfold, the full extent of the allegations and evidence will likely be revealed, providing further insight into the dynamics of their tumultuous relationship.
