Angelina Jolie LOSES battle to remove judge in her bitter four-year-long divorce from Brad Pitt... after asking for a 'fair trial' with 'no special favors'
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- Published on Thursday, 08 October 2020 04:37
- Written by Daily mail
Angelina Jolie has lost her battle to remove Judge John W. Ouderkirk from her bitter divorce proceedings with ex-husband Brad Pitt. Jolie had previously claimed that Ouderkik - who married the couple at their lavish French wedding in 2014 - failed to disclose 'ongoing business and professional relationships' that he had with Pitt's legal team, and therefore didn't think it was 'fair' to have him on the case. However, court documents reveal that the case is still "assigned to Honorable Judge W. Ouderkirk (Ret.) for all purposes" per a Friday report by UsWeekly. A source also told the publication that Ouderkirk will still be presiding over the case between Pitt, 56, and Jolie, 45. In August, Jolie was accused of deliberately trying to delay their bitter four-year long divorce battle by Pitt's legal team, after she filed a request to remove Ouderkirk. But Jolie hit back via her own legal representative, who said her client just wanted a 'fair trial' with 'no special favors' for either herself or Pitt. 'All my client is asking for is a fair trial based on facts, with no special favors extended to either side,' Jolie's lawyer, Samantha Bley DeJean, told UsWeekly in a statement. The statement added: 'The only way litigants can trust the process is for everyone involved to ensure that there’s transparency and impartiality.'The report also added a comment from Neama Rahmani, president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, who believes that Judge Ouderkirk is 'biased in Brad's favor' due to the personal connections they have. An insider recently told UsWeekly of the divorce battle: 'They're at a total impasse. And there's no end in sight.' As previously reported in court documents, Jolie claimed that Ouderkik - who married the couple at their lavish French wedding in 2014 - failed to disclose 'ongoing business and professional relationships' that he had with Pitt's legal team.However, Pitt responded in papers filed on August 13, calling Jolie's filing a 'Hail Mary' - an American Football reference to deliberately delay a game.In them, Pitt's legal team accuses the actress of making a 'transparently tactical gambit' to delay matters, adding that it will be their own children who are 'hurt most' by the hold up. The papers describe Jolie's request as 'a thinly-veiled attempt by Jolie to delay the adjudication of long-pending custody issues in this case.'
The former power couple - who first split in 2016, effectively ending a 12-year relationship and two years of marriage - share six children, Maddox, 19, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 12. Jolie alleged in her filing that Ouderkirk 'failed to make timely mandatory disclosures of ongoing business and professional relationships between himself' and Pitt's legal team. She added in her request that she was 'never afforded the opportunity to even raise a concern or to object to the ever-increasing business relationships between Judge Ouderkirk and [Pitt's] counsel — relationships that were providing a steady stream of income to Judge Ouderkirk and the potential for future work.'Adding: 'These are precisely the type of repeat customer circumstances that create doubts about a privately-compensated private judge’s ability to remain impartial.' Yet, Pitt's team has responded saying Jolie had been made fully aware that Ouderkirk had accepted 'additional new engagements' involving the actor's team, and that she had 'never objected' to Ouderkirk's 'continued involvement' in the proceedings until now.In Pitt's response, he also pointed out three times where Jolie and her lawyers are said to have asked to extend Ouderkirk's appointment to their ongoing divorce case.The documents add that Pitt is concerned about how the continued delays will affect their children, saying: 'Unfortunately, the individuals hurt most by Jolie's transparently tactical gambit are the parties' own children, who continue to be deprived of a final resolution to these custody issues.' Jolie's lawyer DeJean responded to Pitt's filing last week in a statement to PEOPLE saying: 'It is unfortunate that Mr. Pitt's team has sought to intervene ahead of Judge Ouderkirk's response.''One can only conclude that this is an attempt to obstruct or influence Judge Ouderkirk's answer. Any delay in these proceedings is due to their zealous attempt to create an unrecognized special exception for their client's benefit.' The report adds that a source close to Pitt's team claim that it was Jolie's team who actually knew the judge first, and that 'the only excuse for their filing is that her team knew they were likely to lose and they needed to stall by changing the referee in the fourth quarter.' 'This is the Judge who married them, someone who her team knew well and who her team actually introduced to the couple,' a Pitt source claims.
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Winona Ryder Reveals Angelina Jolie Never Thanked Her After She Bagged 'Girl Interrupted'
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- Published on Thursday, 01 October 2020 07:03
- Written by Republic World
Winona Ryder opens up about how Angelina Jolie never thanked her for getting the role in 'Girl Interrupted' movie. Read on to know more about what she said.Angelina Jolie shot to fame with her Oscar-winning performance in Girl Interrupted. But what many don't know is that it was actually Winona Ryder who wanted Jolie to be a part of the film. However, a recent report claims that Jolie has never thanked Ryder for making her Hollywood career. Here's what this is about. Angelina Jolie never thanked Winona Ryder for Girl Interrupted.According to reports of Showbiz Cheatsheet, Winona Ryder was the reason behind Angelina Jolie's casting in Girl Interrupted. The former was both a part of the Girl Interrupted cast and the executive producer of the movie. She insisted that Jolie be signed in for the role of Lisa. Winona Ryder, however, was first asked to play the role, but she went on to essay Sussana in the film as she identified more with this character. Winona Ryder recalled that she had thought she would become "great friends" with Angelina Jolie during the movie. But it turns out Jolie kept her distance and Ryder surmised she needed to interact with her only as Susanna. She also never thanked the latter for getting her the role which in many ways jump-started her career in Hollywood. According to Ryder, "it wasn't [Jolie's] style" to express gratitude. After the film released, Angelina Jolie received more attention for her portrayal of Lisa. Winona Ryder claims that she knew this would happen and was alright with it despite many feeling bad for her. Jolie also went on to win the Oscar for Best-Supporting Actress. Although her father was famous, she only managed to bag small and sometimes inconsequential roles in the movies before Girl Interrupted. Meanwhile, the plot of Girl Interrupted revolves around a girl named Susanna who is directionless in life and tries to commit suicide. She is admitted to a mental institution called Claymoore where she becomes friends with many women who are also suffering from one or the other kind of mental illness. The Girl Interrupted cast includes Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Brittany Murphy, Elizabeth Moss, Clea Duvall, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and many more.
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Angelina Jolie treats her daughters Zahara and Vivienne to a dinner at Craig's on National Daughter's Day
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- Published on Saturday, 26 September 2020 11:03
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Stars found ways to honor their daughters for National Daughter's Day on Friday. And Angelina Jolie treated her girls Zahara and Vivienne to dinner at celebrity hotspot Craig's in West Hollywood. The Salt actress kept her look simple for the girls' night out, opting for a black sheath dress. Keeping her look simple, she carried a back and gold Valentino crossbody bag on her shoulder.She left her dark brown hair in a sleek and straight style, parted in the middle, as she covered her face in a blue medical face mask. Zahara, 15, whom Angelina adopted in 2005 at six-months-old, led her mother and sister on their way into the restaurant. She looked stylish and casual, opting for high-waisted medium wash denim jeans with distressed tears at her knees. Keeping cool, she paired the pants with a black tube top, matching face mask and white sneakers. Meanwhile Vivienne, 12, chose a beige sweatshirt, light wash jeans and matched her mom in a blue face mask. It was a girls only night, as the actress left her four other children—Maddox, 19, Pax, 16, John, 14, and Vivienne's twin brother Knox, 12— whom she shares with ex Brad Pitt, at home. This comes after the One And Only Ivan actress told E!'s Daily Pop that she loves the 'chaos' of it all with dogs running around, balls being thrown and movie nights with heaps of popcorn in her $25M Los Feliz mansion.'You know, I've never been one who valued relaxation. I like chaos,' the former model said with a laugh.'I've been on high-level meetings where there's dogs and balls and kids and things. You kind of just enjoy being human with everybody else and laughing through it.Her outing and comments come amid ongoing legal battles in her divorce from Brad.Earlier this month, reports said relations between the former couple who share six children have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer engaging in family therapy ahead of a custody trial slated for next month, UsWeekly reported Thursday. 'Brad wants 50/50 joint physical and legal custody of the kids. Angelina has been unagreeable to those terms,' a source told UsWeekly.The insider added that Jolie 'will only agree to talk about an agreement if the home base for the children isn't Los Angeles. The younger kids are in school in Los Angeles, which Angelina has always been opposed to.'It's previously been suggested that Jolie wants to relocate to the UK and base the children with her there.
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Angelina Jolie proves she's just like any other mom as she takes the kids to Target... amid reports 'tensions have escalated' with ex Brad Pitt
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- Published on Monday, 21 September 2020 06:17
- Written by Daily mail
Angelina Jolie is one of the most famous women in the world.But the actress/activist/filmmaker looked like the average LA mom while taking some of her six kids to their local West Hollywood Target on Saturday.The Oscar winner, 45, donned her usual uniform of all black during her shopping trip with Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and Vivienne, 12.Angie looked statuesque wearing a solid tee shirt tucked into matching paperbag-style pants. There were a few luxury touches to the celeb's outfit. She carried around a handsome Valentino purse while clad in nude slides that were also from the Italian fashion house. Exuding effortless glamour, she smoothed her brunette locks back into a low bun and topped things off with sophisticated wire-frame glasses. Everyone wore masks, according to current California-wide guidelines to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Angelina spent her time while shopping, seen taking a moment to pick out a doll that looked more appropriate for a younger child.Jolie and ex Brad Pitt's youngest children are 12-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. Their oldest, Maddox, is 19 and studies at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.Angelina and family's outing comes amid reports things are extremely tense between the star and her 56-year-old actor ex.Relations between the former couple who share six children have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer engaging in family therapy ahead of a custody trial slated for next month, UsWeekly reported earlier this month.'Tensions have escalated between Brad and Angelina, with family therapy no longer taking place,' a source told Us Weekly. Pitt and Jolie had appeared to reach a cordial understanding about co-parenting their kids, with the Once upon A Time... In Hollywood actor spotted leaving the actress' LA home in June after spending time with the children.However, UsWeekly claims they are now at odds again over how much time they each get with Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and 12-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne. Eldest child Maddox, 19, is allowed to choose his own timetable and is rumored to no longer have any contact with his father. 'Brad wants 50/50 joint physical and legal custody of the kids. Angelina has been unagreeable to those terms,' a source told UsWeekly.The insider added that Jolie 'will only agree to talk about an agreement if the home base for the children isn't Los Angeles. The younger kids are in school in Los Angeles, which Angelina has always been opposed to.'It's previously been suggested that Jolie wants to relocate to the UK and base the children with her there.DailyMail.com has reached out representatives for Pitt and Jolie seeking comment.
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Here’s Why Angelina Jolie Turned Down A Role In ‘Charlie’s Angels’
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- Published on Friday, 18 September 2020 09:30
- Written by The Things
Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore we’re both exceptionally interested in bringing in the actress to take part in the series.Angelina Jolie has had quite the ride in the movie business, and over the years, she forged a legacy that few can come close to matching. While her marriages and her children have been the focus of media attention, Jolie has managed to put everything behind her to focus on being a talented performer and a prominent humanitarian.During the 2000s, several older television shows were being turned into films, including Charlie’s Angels. When the film was coming together, Jolie was in consideration to play a lead role in the film.So, why did Angelina Jolie pass up on such a golden opportunity? Let’s take a closer look at the finer details! One of the interesting things to note about Angelina Jolie potentially taking part in the Charlie’s Angels franchise back during the 2000s was that Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore we’re both exceptionally interested in bringing in the actress to take part in the series.When the casting of the film was taking place, Angelina Jolie was not nearly as popular as Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore were, meaning that they were going to be the ones handling the bulk load of the film.This was some thing that Angelina Jolie herself touched on saying, “Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz are already celebrities, and they’ll have great fun spoofing their images in Charlie’s Angels.” It’s usually the case to see a casting director or a film director have someone in mind, but it is another thing entirely to see other members of the cast have someone in mind that they want to work with.One of the toughest things about working on set is maintaining a relationship and working professionally alongside other people, so it is cool to see that Diaz and Barrymore were both clamoring for Jolie to come on board.Eventually, the role in question would go to Lucy Liu, who wound up being such a great fit for it. Liu was able to provide a nice contrast to what Diaz in the Barrymore were bringing to the table, and it helped the spy team feel like an actual working unit as opposed to a piece of fiction. While most people in the business would take any opportunity available to star alongside prominent movie stars in what could potentially blossom into a franchise, Angelina Jolie had put a serious amount of thought into taking the role in the Charlie’s Angels film.When speaking to Film Inc. back in 1999 Angelina Jolie would open up about her decision to stay away from the Charlie’s Angels film.Jolie would say, “...the reasons to do it would be to play a tough girl, and I’ve already done that. Plus, I don’t wanna be that exposed by being in a really big movie.”
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