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Angelina Jolie's interesting next move after Brad Pitt divorce is finalized

Details: Published on Wednesday, 01 January 2025 10:50; Written by Daily mail

Angelina Jolie has a promising new project set for early 2025 that will keep her passport busy. The first film the Oscar-winning actress will make since finalizing her divorce from Brad Pitt will be an action-packed female-driven movie. The 49-year-old beauty - who is now shooting Stitches in Paris - will be starring in Maude v Maude- . Her costar Halle Berry has called it as a 'mix of Mr And Mrs Smith and Mission Impossible with a comedy twist' and two women in the leading roles. Deadline added it was a 'Bond vs. Bourne' type of global action thriller with exotic locations. Berry told a Red Sea International Film Festival audience that she might return to Saudi Arabia to film the movie. There will also be several other locations that filmgoers are not used to seeing in a movie, added Berry. That means Jolie will be traveling a lot for the project. A shooting date has yet to be announced, but in September Halle told Yahoo that the film is her first project for 2025: 'Going into next year that is on our docket and I'm really excited.' said earlier this year that she has already 'bonded' with Jolie over their 'divorces and exes'. The two have never worked together before. Halle has revealed that they actually spent some time together discussing their love lives. The 57-year-old actress - who was previously married to David Justice, Eric Benet and Olivier Martinez - told Variety: 'We've been talking a lot about divorces and exes. We bonded, let's say that.' Despite this, Halle acknowledged that their friendship actually got off to a 'rocky start'. The Hollywood actress - whose co-star has also been married three times - shared: 'We had a rocky start and I think that is going to serve us well in our screen time together.' But she also told Yahoo she admires Jolie: 'It's been a joy to work with [Angelina]. We seemed like two unlikely friends, but when we sat down with each other, we realized that we were each the thing we both needed that we didn't know we needed. You know, we have so many things in common and we realized that in our first meeting.' Other projects for Jolie in 2025: the films Every Note Played with Christoph Waltz and Maleficent 3, it has been claimed. She will also promote Without Blood which stars her pal Salma Hayek. It is not known when the film will get its theatrical release. The film premiered in the Special Presentations section at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024. Angelina will also be working on her store Atelier Jolie in NYC with kids Zahara and Vivienne. Last week Jolie and Pitt reached a settlement in their divorce. Eight years after Angelina filed for divorce citing 'irreconcilable differences', the former couple have finally come to an agreement on terms and both have signed off on it. Angelina's lawyer James Simon told PEOPLE: 'More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family. 'This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. 'Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.' Although the split was acrimonious, a source close to Jolie added: 'She doesn't speak ill of [Pitt] publicly or privately. She's been trying hard to be light after a dark time.' Angelina, 49, filed for divorce from Brad, 61, in September 2016 after just two years of marriage. It came just days after a journey on a private plane in which Angelina claimed Brad was abusive to her and their six children but authorities did not charge him after investigating. Angelina and Brad later released a joint statement declaring that they would keep all divorce proceedings private for the sake of their children. They said: 'The parties and their counsel have signed agreements to preserve the privacy rights of their children and family by keeping all court documents confidential and engaging a private judge to make any necessary legal decisions and to facilitate the expeditious resolution of any remaining issues. 'The parents are committed to act as a united front to effectuate recovery and reunification.' The former couple share children Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Vivienne and Knox, now 16. They were declared legally single in 2019 but have battled over custody and legal issues over their French estate and winery, Château Miraval, since the split.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reach divorce settlement after bitter EIGHT-YEAR legal battle

Details: Published on Wednesday, 01 January 2025 10:49; Written by Daily mail

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a settlement in their divorce, ending a bitter eight-year legal battle - but one key $62million dispute remains unresolved. The Hollywood stars officially signed off on their divorce paperwork on Monday but the fight over a French chateau and vineyard they once jointly owned, dubbed the 'War of the Rosés', is still ongoing. Ms Jolie's divorce lawyer James Simon told DailyMail.com that his client, 49, is 'relieved this one part is over.' "Frankly, Angelina is exhausted,' he said. 'More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family', Mr Simon added. The former couple, best known as 'Brangelina', share three biological children - Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16 - as well as their adopted children Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, and Zahara, 19. Since their parents' bitter split, Zahara, Shiloh and Vivienne has all dropped Pitt from their last name. It has been reported that Maddox and Pax do not talk to their father - while it is believed that Knox and Vivienne still speak with the Fight Club star, though they have not been pictured with him in several years. While the former power couple have finally settled their divorce, there is still the ongoing battle over Château Miraval vineyard in France, which is considered one of the country's top wine producers. Pitt, 61, who has a new 31-year-old partner, and Jolie have been locked in a bitter legal battle over Miraval after Pitt alleged Jolie sold her $62 million stake of the winery to the Stoli Group, famed for its Stolichnaya vodka, without his approval. Despite the divorce breakthrough, the Château Miraval dispute rages on. Both sides have said they would be willing to take the Miraval case to a jury trial or mediation, a source told told DailyMail.com. A source with knowledge of the situation added Jolie has 'been trying hard to be light after a dark time.' 'She doesn't speak ill of him publicly or privately,' the insider said. 'The kids have grown up seeing that some people have so much power and privilege that their voices don't matter. Their pain doesn't count. 'They have wanted her to speak up for herself, to defend herself over these years but she reminds them to focus on changing laws over telling public stories.' A spokesman for Brad Pitt declined to comment on Monday night. Jolie filed to end the marriage in September of 2016, just two years after tying the knot. They had dated 10 years before they decided to get married. It has since been alleged that the couple and their six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox, had taken a private plane days prior to her filing in which Pitt had become physically abusive. Jolie claimed in court filings that Pitt's 'history of physical abuse' started 'well before' the plane incident. The Maleficent actress also said her ex tried to force her to sign a $8.5 million NDA to cover up his 'years of abuse'. Pitt has always denied the claims of abuse and was cleared by law enforc ement following an investigation. One insider told DailyMail.com 'she could have pressed charges against him.' She could have told the world what happened, she didn't. All she wanted was for their children to get the support they needed to heal. 'Pitt successfully used his power and his privilege to cover up his conduct at his family's expense and even attempted to paint her as the reason why his relationship is so challenging with the children.' In court filings, Pitt's attorneys claimed it was Jolie who sabotaged the children's relationship with the actor. They claimed former bodyguards who worked for the family overheard Jolie 'encouraging' the children to avoid spending time with their father during custody visits. Despite the ongoing legal battle, Jolie and Pitt were deemed legally single in 2019. Pitt, now 61, has been dating Los Angeles based jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, 34, for almost two years. Pitt’s team declined to comment on the divorce settlement. Brad and Ines were initially seen spending time with one another during a November 2022 Bono concert. The two live together, it has been claimed. DailyMail.com previously revealed that Ines has made it clear to her friends, family, and work contacts that her relationship with Brad is off-limits for discussion. The entrepreneur even required her business contacts to sign non-disclosure agreements to ensure that no details about her personal life are leaked. Ines reportedly takes these precautions to avoid giving the actor any impression that she's using their relationship to gain fame. Now the actor is said to be looking to share his future with the brunette beauty as another source stated in early December: 'Brad is interested in getting married again, and it is all thanks to Ines. 'The thing about her is that he is so comfortable with her that it just feels right wiith her, and he would be more than OK to make it official.' The source noted that Ines even has the seal of approval from Brad's close circle as they continued: 'He has spoken to those close to him, including George, and everyone has signed off on him doing it, it would be a nice thing for him as it would be the official moving on from his romantic past with [Jennifer Aniston] and Angie. 'That is obviously in everyone's mind and will always be forever in the minds of millions, but it is Ines and her no nonsense nature that has finally been the person to settle down with.' The source even teased that an engagement will likely take place in the New Year as they stated: 'It is time and 2025 at some point is going to be the moment he will get engaged to her.'

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Why Angelina Jolie is blocking Brad Pitt's third marriage

Details: Published on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 09:58; Written by Daily mail

          Brad Pitt believes Angelina Jolie is 'stalling' on their divorce being finalized to stop his hopes of a third marriage, according to sources who claim that the actress is using the situation as 'another tactic' to control her ex-husband.'Brangelina' became a couple in 2006 and tied the knot in 2014 before their shock split in 2016, which triggered a bitter feud in the courts over child custody and their property.Brad, 60, has since moved on with 31-year-old jewelry executive Ines de Ramon, who has become his live-in girlfriend as their romance continues to flourish.Now insiders have revealed that the Fight Club star is keen to get 'married again' but that his acrimonious legal battle with Angelina is stopping him from being to able to 'move forward,' as he wants to be fully divorced before he remarries. 'Brad does want to be married again but Angie is still standing in the way, and he just wants it to be over,' an insider close to Brad exclusively told DailyMail.com. 'She's been dragging this out for almost a decade. Now she is stalling on their divorce being finalized.'The insider claimed that Brad's estranged relationship with his children could be a key reason for the actress' actions, as they suggested she is waiting for the twins to turn 18 before finalizing the divorce.The former couple share three biological children - Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16 - as well as their adopted children Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, and Zahara, 19. Since their parents' bitter split, Zahara, Shiloh and Vivienne has all dropped Pitt from their last name.It has been reported that Maddox and Pax do not talk to their father - while it is believed that Knox and Vivienne still confer with the Fight Club star, though they have not been pictured with him in several years.The insider added: 'She’s using this as another tactic to maintain control over him and Brad knows she is seething that he is happy.' The insider then explained that Brad is determined to resolve all his legal issues with his ex-wife, and that Ines is ready to support him during the continued battle.'This is going on eight years now and although he would like to move forward with Ines, they both know it isn’t possible, and this is infuriating to Brad,' the insider noted. 'He is so ready to tackle Miraval. Ines will wait as long as it takes.'
         DailyMail.com has contacted reps for both parties for comment. Brad and Ines were initially seen spending time with one another during a November 2022 Bono concert.The two live together in the Los Angeles area, it has been claimed by People. DailyMail.com previously revealed that Ines has made it clear to her friends, family, and work contacts that her relationship with Brad is off-limits for discussion.The entrepreneur even required her business contacts to sign non-disclosure agreements to ensure that no details about her personal life are leaked.Ines reportedly takes these precautions to avoid giving the actor any impression that she's using their relationship to gain fame.Now the actor is said to be looking to share his future with the brunette beauty as another source stated: 'Brad is interested in getting married again, and it is all thanks to Ines. 'The thing about her is that he is so comfortable with her that it just feels right with her, and he would be more than OK to make it official.'The source noted that Ines even has the seal of approval from Brad's close circle as they continued: 'He has spoken to those close to him, including George, and everyone has signed off on him doing it, it would be a nice thing for him as it would be the official moving on from his romantic past with [Jennifer Aniston] and Angie. 'That is obviously in everyone's mind and will always be forever in the minds of millions, but it is Ines and her no nonsense nature that has finally been the person to settle down with.'The source even teased that an engagement will likely take place in the New Year as they stated: 'It is time and 2025 at some point is going to be the moment he will get engaged to her.' The news comes after Angelina opened up about feeling lonely and 'in a strange way' ahead of her upcoming court battle with Brad.
         The ongoing dispute has seen the feuding exes attack each other in legal filings ever since Brad sued Angelina in 2022 for selling her stake in their Chateau Miraval estate, which produces an award-winning sparkling rosé.Their ongoing clash began when the actress accused Brad of physical assault while flying to California back in September 2016.She claimed that he was intoxicated and grabbed her by the head, shook her, and later pushed her down, as part of a confrontation allegedly related to their children.The Salt actress told the FBI that Brad told the children that she was 'f***ing up this family,' and claimed he punched the ceiling of the airplane four times.She claimed that at one point he poured beer on her and a blanket she was under with multiple children.A source close to the Meet Joe Black actor later insisted that he never hit any of the children, though they admitted that he had been drinking.The Ocean's Eleven star then sued Angeline in 2022 for selling her stake in their French vineyard. Earlier this month, Angelina scored a major legal victory against her ex-husband after a judge ruled that he must hand over documents and communications which could prove he was abusive towards the actress and their children.Legal filings seen by DailyMail.com show that the communications Brad has been ordered to share are between September 14, 2016 to December 31, 2018.That will include emails, texts and other written communications, but nothing between him and his attorneys or therapists. She previously accused him of pouring red wine and beer over his ex and one of the couple's children on a private plane.Brad has always denied being abusive and was cleared by law enforcement following an investigation – though his ex claimed in filings that his 'history of physical abuse' started 'well before' the plane incident.The Maleficent actress filed documents in July claiming that the actor tried to force her to sign an $8.5million NDA to cover up 'years of abuse.'At the same time, her legal team asked that the court compel Brad to disclose 'private, third-party communications' he had about their family's 2016 plane ride that resulted in Angelina filing for divorce.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lia Martin issued the ruling after the actress's lawyers claimed that the documents would prove her claims Brad tried to make her sign an NDA.

source : Daily mail

Angelina Jolie smiles while leaving her NYC store amid claims ex Brad Pitt is 'begging' to see their twins

Details: Published on Thursday, 05 December 2024 04:51; Written by Daily mail

        Angelina Jolie was seen leaving her Atelier Jolie store in New York City on Tuesday morning.The 49-year-old Maria actress was carrying a cup of to-go coffee and a brown bag with a treat in it from her very own café Eat Offbeat inside the shop.She wore a gray grandpa cardigan over a white shirt with long black slacks and black platform heels while she added sunglasses.Some of her six children work in the shop, too. Zahara and Pax helped her launch Atelier Jolie last year, she shared in her September 2023 profile for Vogue. This comes as DailyMail.com has learned her ex Brad Pitt, 60, is 'begging' two of his six children to spent his 61st birthday with with him and his live-in girlfriend Ines de Ramon, 31, on December 18.'Brad loves his kids and it would mean the world to him to have them spend his special day with him,' a source told DailyMail.com.'But it is not looking so great so far. Some of the kids still talk to him, some do not. It is very tricky.'The former couple share three biological children - Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16 - as well as their adopted children Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, and Zahara, 19. It has been reported that Maddox and Pax do not talk to their father while Shiloh has gone so far as to have Pitt removed from her last name. Zahara does not seem to use Pitt either.It is believed that Knox and Vivienne still confer with the Fight Club star, though they have not been pictured with him in several years.All six of the children are regularly photographed with their mother Jolie and even work with her on her films, the Broadway show The Outsiders, and her shop Atelier Jolie.Physical distance does not seem to be an issue as both Pitt and Jolie reside in the Los Angeles area within miles of each other.The source added that if the kids do not want to see Brad, he will instead go on a trip with his girlfriend Ines, an executive at a jewelry company. The two live together in the same house in the Los Angeles area, it has been claimed by People. Brad's ex Angelina Jolie filed divorce from him in 2016 after she claimed that he acted inappropriately on a flight to the US.The two are still battling over custody issues to this day as they war over their Chateau Miraval property in France.
       Meanwhile, Jolie is getting Oscar buzz for playing opera singer Maria Callas in the film Maria which debuts this month. She already has an Oscar on her shelf from her role in Girl, Interrupted.As far as her battle with Brad, it does not seem to be winding down.Jolie and Pitt are still engaged in a legal conflict over the Chateau Miraval, the winery they shared as a couple in the South Of France.The feud over the property stems from the fact Angelina sold her half to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler for $62 million in 2021, amid her divorce proceedings.Pitt sued her over the sale, insisting that she was contractually obligated to obtain his consent before offloading her portion of the Chateau Miraval.Jolie has brought up her abuse allegations and the custody battle over the course of her years-long legal feud with Brad over the Chateau Miraval.She has asked Pitt to 'end the fighting' and drop the winery lawsuit against her so that their family can have a chance to 'heal.' This comes after the Gia actress debuted a new designer to her shop: L’Enchanteur from twin designers Dynasty & Soull Ogun. Jolie shared the news on Instagram last week. 'Atelier Jolie is delighted to present L’Enchanteur, the visionary collection from twin designers Dynasty & Soull Ogun, winners of the prestigious 2024 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund,' a caption read.'Inspired by the mystical intersection of science, color theory, numerology, and ancient myth, their work redefines the concept of the heirloom. 'Each piece of jewelry and each accessory serves as a modern talisman, imbued with symbolic meaning and representing a stage in the soul’s profound journey.'Join us at our New York City flagship store to experience the L’Enchanteur collection firsthand. Meet the designers, Dynasty & Soull Ogun, on Saturday, November 23rd, from 3PM - 6PM and delve deeper into the stories and inspirations behind their captivating creations.' Meanwhile, she showed off a new, small bird tattoo located on her arm.
       The new ink was seen on Monday evening at The Gotham 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.The black bird was seen flying down with its wings back. She has a similar drawing on her chest, only in that one the bird is flying up.This new mark is located above the coordinates from where her six children were born - she shares Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and 16-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox with ex Brad Pitt, whom she has battling through a nasty divorce for eight years.The fresh tat showed nicely on her arm as she wore a sleeveless black long dress with platform heels while talking to the press on the red carpet.In June the Maria actress showed off the bird mark in the middle of her chest as she made a glamorous appearance at the 77th Annual Tony Awards. Jolie has also said in the past that some of her children have the bird tattoo in different locations.As in, they don't all have the bird tattoos on their chest. 'There is also a Bird that I share with some of my children that is personal to us,' Angelina said to CR Fashion Book.The Maleficent actress, 49, first flaunted the tiny chest ink in June as she graced the red carpet alongside her teenage daughter Vivienne, 15. The pair's Broadway production, The Outsiders, garnered four major wins during the special ceremony, including Best Musical. Her latest tattoo seemingly depicted a sparrow-like bird with its wings slightly out to appear as if it was flying.
Sparrows can carry a special meaning and are known to symbolize freedom, love and also loyalty.

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Angelina Jolie 'hopes Brad Pitt will stop attacking her' after 'horrendous' divorce battle

Details: Published on Wednesday, 01 January 2025 10:47; Written by Daily mail

Angelina Jolie is reportedly optimistic that Brad Pitt will now refrain from 'attacking her' following the conclusion of their grueling eight-year divorce battle. 'Angelina hopes the finalization of their divorce will enable him to move on, stop attacking her, and instead help heal their family,' a source told People on Tuesday, a day after the former Hollywood power couple settled their contentious legal dispute. The insider continued, 'Brad has successfully used his power and his privilege to cover up his conduct at his family’s expense, to punish Angelina for leaving, and even to attempt to paint her as the reason why his relationship is so challenging with the children. Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, share six children: three biological—Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16—and three adopted—Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, and Zahara, 19. Another source close to Jolie described the divorce process as a nightmare for her and her family. 'These last eight years have been such a horrendous time for her and her family,' a different source told the outlet. e-mail Top +99Home 252 View comments Angelina Jolie is reportedly optimistic that Brad Pitt will now refrain from 'attacking her' following the conclusion of their grueling eight-year divorce battle. 'Angelina hopes the finalization of their divorce will enable him to move on, stop attacking her, and instead help heal their family,' a source told People on Tuesday, a day after the former Hollywood power couple settled their contentious legal dispute. The insider continued, 'Brad has successfully used his power and his privilege to cover up his conduct at his family’s expense, to punish Angelina for leaving, and even to attempt to paint her as the reason why his relationship is so challenging with the children.' Skip Ad Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, share six children: three biological—Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16—and three adopted—Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, and Zahara, 19. Another source close to Jolie described the divorce process as a nightmare for her and her family. 'These last eight years have been such a horrendous time for her and her family,' a different source told the outlet. Angelina Jolie is reportedly optimistic that Brad Pitt will now refrain from 'attacking her' following the conclusion of their grueling eight-year divorce battle; (seen in December) Angelina Jolie is reportedly optimistic that Brad Pitt will now refrain from 'attacking her' following the conclusion of their grueling eight-year divorce battle; (seen in December) 'Angelina hopes the finalization of their divorce will enable him to move on, stop attacking her, and instead help heal their family,' a source told People on Tuesday; (seen in September) 'Angelina hopes the finalization of their divorce will enable him to move on, stop attacking her, and instead help heal their family,' a source told People on Tuesday; (seen in September) TRENDING Jennifer Aniston's plans for next meeting with Brad revealed 19.6k viewing now Lauryn Goodman's fury after Walker fails to send kids Christmas gifts 47.1k viewing now Brad Pitt's plans with Ines de Ramon revealed after Jolie divorce 13.2k viewing now A source close to Pitt, however, pushed back on Jolie’s claims, telling People, 'Jolie has engaged in one-sided attacks for the past eight years, including a never-ending distortion of facts and projecting their own behavior onto others, causing tremendous collateral damage to those in and around the family.' On Monday, Pitt and Jolie officially settled their divorce, bringing an end to a contentious legal fight that lasted over eight years. However, one major sticking point remains unresolved—their $62 million dispute over the French château and vineyard they once co-owned. Read More Brad Pitt's future plans with Ines de Ramon revealed after finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce article image The former couple, famously known as 'Brangelina,' signed off on their divorce paperwork this week. Jolie’s attorney, James Simon, told DailyMail.com that the actress is relieved to have closed this chapter. 'Frankly, Angelina is exhausted,' Simon said. 'More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time, she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family,' he added. Following the split, Zahara, Shiloh, and Vivienne have reportedly dropped Pitt from their last name. While it’s believed that Knox and Vivienne still maintain some contact with their father, Maddox and Pax are said to be estranged. Although their divorce has been finalized, the legal battle over Château Miraval, a celebrated French wine estate, remains contentious. Pitt has accused Jolie of selling her stake in the winery to the Stoli Group, known for its Stolichnaya vodka, without his consent. Despite progress in their divorce proceedings, the vineyard dispute shows no signs of resolution. Sources told DailyMail.com that both parties are prepared to take the matter to a jury trial or pursue mediation if necessary.

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Angelina Jolie opens up about feeling lonely and 'in a strange way' ahead of her bitter court battle with ex husband Brad Pitt

Details: Published on Monday, 16 December 2024 06:33; Written by Daily mail

Angelina Jolie has opened up about feeling lonely and 'in a strange way' ahead of her bitter court battle with ex husband Brad Pitt. The former A-List couple - who split eight years ago with Angelina accusing Brad of abuse - are in the midst of an acrimonious legal battle for their French vineyard. But years on from their messy split, Angelina, 49, made a candid confession about how she spends most of her time alone now. Speaking to The Sun at a London hotel on Saturday, Angelina revealed the trait she scares with opera star Maria Callas - who she portrays in the upcoming biopic Maria - was loneliness. 'I have my children I love but as an adult I'm often alone, I find myself identifying with the solitude and loneliness she has,' she said.'I also haven't quite figured out how to live life in a way where I'm on my own, maybe a lot of artists feel that we're in an open space as a person. 'We don't quite settle. So it leaves us in a strange way sometimes.'Angelina recently scored a major legal victory against ex-husband Brad after a judge ruled that he must hand over documents and communications which could prove he was abusive towards the actress and their children.The ongoing dispute has seen the feuding exes attack each other in legal filings ever since Pitt sued Jolie in 2022 for selling her stake in their Chateau Miraval estate, which produces an award-winning sparkling rosé. Legal filings seen by DailyMail.com show that the communications Pitt, 60, has been ordered to produce begins the day Jolie claims he abused her on a private plane shortly before their separation in 2016.She previously accused him of pouring red wine and beer over his ex and one of the couple's children on a private plane. Pitt has always denied being abusive and was cleared by law enforcement following an investigation – though his ex-wife claimed in filings that his 'history of physical abuse' started 'well before' the plane incident. Jolie, 49, asked the court to force her ex-husband to disclose anything between September 14, 2016 to December 31, 2018. That will include emails, texts and other written communications, but nothing between him and his attorneys or therapists. The Maleficent actress filed documents in July claiming that the actor tried to force her to sign an $8.5million NDA to cover up 'years of abuse.' At the same time, her legal team asked that the court compel Pitt to disclose 'private, third-party communications' he had about their family's 2016 plane ride that resulted in Jolie filing for divorce. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lia Martin issued the ruling last Monday, after Jolie's lawyers claimed that the documents would prove her claims Pitt tried to make her sign an NDA. She claims that the gag order would have prevented her from speaking out about the alleged abuse, amid a verbal agreement she would sell her half of the winery to Pitt. Jolie's lawyers claim that the documents will prove 'communications concerning abuse, lies to authorities, and years of cover up' on Pitt's part. Pitt's legal team sought for the motion to be denied, claiming the requests were 'wide-ranging and intrusive'.The actors' lawyers also branded the filing as a 'sensationalist fishing expedition', with sources calling the latest ruling 'irrelevant', as the actor has provided 'so much information already'. Paul Murphy, a lawyer for Jolie, branded the documents as 'crucial evidence' that Pitt has 'fought for years to hide.'

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Brad Pitt ordered to hand over documents that could prove he was abusive towards Angelina Jolie and kids

Details: Published on Tuesday, 03 December 2024 05:33; Written by Daily mail

          Angelina Jolie has scored a major legal victory against ex-husband Brad Pitt after a judge ruled that he must hand over documents and communications which could prove he was abusive towards the actress and their children. The former A-List couple seem determined to dredge up the past and throw everything they can at each other amid their acrimonious legal battle for their French vineyard.The ongoing dispute has seen the feuding exes attack each other in legal filings ever since Pitt sued Jolie in 2022 for selling her stake in their Chateau Miraval estate, which produces an award-winning sparkling rosé.Legal filings seen by DailyMail.com show that the communications Pitt, 60, has been ordered to produce begins the day Jolie claims he abused her on a private plane shortly before their separation in 2016.She previously accused him of pouring red wine and beer over his ex and one of the couple's children on a private plane.Pitt has always denied being abusive and was cleared by law enforcement following an investigation – though his ex-wife claimed in filings that his 'history of physical abuse' started 'well before' the plane incident.Jolie, 49, asked the court to force her ex-husband to disclose anything between September 14, 2016 to December 31, 2018.That will include emails, texts and other written communications, but nothing between him and his attorneys or therapists.The Maleficent actress filed documents in July claiming that the actor tried to force her to sign an $8.5million NDA to cover up 'years of abuse.'At the same time, her legal team asked that the court compel Pitt to disclose 'private, third-party communications' he had about their family's 2016 plane ride that resulted in Jolie filing for divorce.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lia Martin issued the ruling last Monday, after Jolie's lawyers claimed that the documents would prove her claims Pitt tried to make her sign an NDA.She claims that the gag order would have prevented her from speaking out about the alleged abuse, amid a verbal agreement she would sell her half of the winery to Pitt.Jolie's lawyers claim that the documents will prove 'communications concerning abuse, lies to authorities, and years of cover up' on Pitt's part.Pitt's legal team sought for the motion to be denied, claiming the requests were 'wide-ranging and intrusive'.
         The actors' lawyers also branded the filing as a 'sensationalist fishing expedition', with sources calling the latest ruling 'irrelevant', as the acter has provided 'so much information already'.Paul Murphy, a lawyer for Jolie, branded the documents as 'crucial evidence' that Pitt has 'fought for years to hide.'In a statement he said: 'His actions harmed Angelina and their children and are central to this case.'But I want to again emphasize that Angelina never wanted any of this. She never pressed charges, she left all their properties, and she is the one who tried to sell him the business in the first place.'To this day, Mr. Pitt has never been held accountable for his actions and has at all times controlled Miraval and the winery, yet he still demands more. She wants this to end, the children want this to end, and Mr. Pitt should focus on healing their family, not pursuing lawsuits.'It comes after Pitt himself scored a major legal victory, with Judge Martin throwing out Jolie's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit.'It's already been ugly but it's going to get even uglier as Angie will insist on retaliating against Brad and trying to settle old more personal scores,' an insider told DailyMail.com.'And it's going to get costlier too – with their legal wrangling already costing both sides millions.'Court filings suggest that the judge has found a basis in Pitt's claims that their original verbal agreement was binding, and Jolie may have violated them when she sold her shares to Russian businessman Yuri Shefler and his Stoli Group in 2021.Pitt's lawyers say that Jolie violated their deal to not sell their stakes in Miraval without both parties' permission.With the dismissal of the three filings, the former A-List couple - who wed at the Provence, Southern France estate in 2014 and split in 2016 – are set to face off in court at the trial next year.Pitt filed the $67million lawsuit against Jolie in 2022, less than a year after the shares were sold.
         Jolie faces potential damages claims if she does not undo the deal she made with Yuri Shefler regarding the sale of her Miraval stake.Her frustration over Pitt being awarded joint custody of their children in 2021, suggests the dispute has become highly personal for the pair, going beyond the original business matter.Jolie has also been accused of trying to drive a wedge between her estranged husband and their six kids in the aftermath of their split. Pitt's team claims she believes her deal with Shefler was 'justified' due to the NDA her ex-husband asked her to sign.She was dealt another blow earlier this year after the court ruled, she must produce every NDA that she signed with a third-party over an eight-year period from 2014 - the year they married - to 2022.NDAs have become a key battleground in the dispute over Chateau Miraval after Jolie claims she backed out of their agreement because Pitt asked her to sign one as part of their business deal.She claims that it was an 'unconscionable' attempt by her ex-partner to 'control her' after their split in April 2019, with his lawyers asking LA Superior Court to unwind the sale because of their agreement to not sell to a third party.But Pitts attorneys have argued that Jolie's NDA objection was really just a cover story which she cooked-up to 'rationalize' her betrayal of Pitt by deciding to sell her stake behind his back.The Fight Club star's attorneys also claim that Jolie herself 'weaponized' NDAs, and asked for Pitt to sign a broader NDA just six months later as part of their divorce settlement talks.Pitt's legal team asked in previous filings that she come clean about NDAs she entered into with third parties including staff.Pitt has landed several legal victories in the battle for the winery including a key judgement in Luxembourg which handed him back control of the award-winning vineyard pending further hearings.In March, LA Superior Court rejected the allegations that his suit was 'frivolous, malicious, and part of a problematic pattern.

source : Daily mail