Angelina Jolie fights Brad Pitt's push for an earlier trial date as ugly $164m winery legal battle rages on
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 04:02
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Angelina Jolie appears fine to let a yearslong legal battle with ex-husband Brad Pitt over their French winery Château Miraval extend a little bit longer.The 50-year-old Maleficent star said in a new court filing that she feels a trial in September 2027 works well, despite his push to have it five months earlier in April.'It's sort of sad that the strategy is just a delay instead of addressing or resolving things but that's par for the course,' a source told the Daily Mail of Jolie's latest tack in the legal proceedings. Pitt said in a recent filing that the legal back and forth has deprived him of years of 'the quiet enjoyment of his home in France,' which is valued at $164 million.The Fight Club star, 62, said that time is of the essence, as key witnesses in the case are aging, with one having passed away.Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Jolie and Pitt for further comment on the story. Pitt, in court filings reviewed by TMZ, also pointed to the ages of Jolie's attorneys, saying that one had passed the bar more than 50 years ago, in 1972.Jolie told the court that the five-month delay will have a negligible impact on the case.Pitt has not brought any evidence before the court to show how the case has impacted him enjoying his visits to the estate, Jolie said in court docs.The Academy Award-winning actress in her filing responded to Pitt's concerns that a fall trial would be interrupted by the Jewish High Holidays.Jolie said that Pitt did not provide names of members of his legal team that would be sidelined by the religious observances.In previous filings, the A-listers, who initially linked up filming 2005's Mr. & Mrs. Smith, had wanted different dates for the trial to commence.A February 1, 2027 had been set by the court, according to legal docs TMZ reviewed, leading Pitt to concede two months. Pitt said in the filing that he was hoping to begin sooner so all involved can 'move on with their lives.'Jolie had requested the case be brought before the court in November of 2027, according to filings reviewed by the outlet.The Oscar-winning Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood star initially filed the lawsuit against Jolie in early 2022, telling the court she had sold her share of the estate to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler.Jolie told the court that she did not require permission from Pitt to complete her sale of the Correns, France winery to Shefler.Jolie and the Moneyball actor are parents to six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 21, Shiloh, 19, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 17. They split up in 2016 following a 12-year relationship and two-year marriage, with their divorce finalized eight years later in December 2024 amid a number of legal battles.
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Brad Pitt fights Angelina Jolie's push to delay trial over $164m winery as legal war rages on
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- Published on Thursday, 09 April 2026 04:00
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Brad Pitt wants his legal war with ex Angelina Jolie over their $164 million French winery to end sooner rather than later.The 62-year-old F1 star and his 50-year-old ex-wife have been going make and forth about their trial date with the former insisting that he does not want a long delay. Pitt and Jolie have been embroiled in a dispute over their co-ownership of the winery, which they purchased jointly in 2008, with the Fight Club star suing his ex for selling her half without his consent for $67million in 2021.Daily Mail has obtained court documents for the case which is currently set for trial on February 1, 2027, however, Jolie would like that date to be pushed a few months back to November 2027.However, Pitt is willing for the date to be moved back for two months but not in the fourth-quarter of 2027.In the documents the A-lister claimed the delay has been keeping him from 'the quiet enjoyment of his home in France.'He also claims that Chateau Miraval's business has been 'stymied by the dispute' and wants it to be resolved in the fastest way possible in order so everyone 'can move on with their lives' and believes that Jolie has no valid reason to delay the trial.Jolie, on the other hand, said that it was her ex-husband who brought a lawsuit with complicated issues including out-of-country witnesses.The Girl, Interrupted actress also denied Pitt is unable to enjoy the mega mansion as she claimed 'there is no evidence anywhere that Mr. Pitt's ability to live in his own home has been impacted by this case one iota.'Pitt has also claimed that he has had issues with new Russian oligarch owner who he believes has attempted a 'hostile takeover' of Chateau Miraval.Last month, Pitt was aiming to have the rich businessman legally questioned about dealing with Jolie regarding the French winery.According to court documents obtained by Daily Mail, Pitt has asked a judge to force Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler to appear for a remote deposition.Angie offloaded her share to the aforementioned Shefler, the owner of Stoli's parent company in a move that infuriated Brad, who argues they had a deal that neither would sell their stake unless the other approved.In a filing made last month, Pitt says that Shefler has refused to sit for a deposition but alleges to have 'learned that the transaction was orchestrated by, and closed at the behest of' Shefler. Thus, Pitt is insisting that someone from his legal team have the opportunity to question the Russian businessman. It is claimed that Shefler has fought the request on the grounds of being a resident of Switzerland, however, Pitt argues that emails show that Shefler and Jolie had direct contact over the winery purchase which shows that he has knowledge that could be relevant to the ongoing litigation.Back in December, Pitt received an early birthday present when a judge in Los Angeles sided with him allowing the actor to score a major legal victory over ex-wife Angelina Jolie in the ex-couple's bitter battle over their former French wine estate.A judge ordered Jolie to hand over a trove of emails and texts with her aides concerning the sale of the idyllic vineyards.
The ruling was handed down on December 17, 2025 – the day before Brad's 62nd birthday.The A-List former couple seem determined to dredge up the past and throw everything they can at each other amid their acrimonious legal battle for the vineyard, where they tied the knot in 2014.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 the estate, which produces an award-winning sparkling rosé. The latest battle is over documents that Jolie says are covered by non-disclosure agreements, but Pitt argues that they are nothing more than unprotected business chatter between Jolie and her aides.Now Superior Court Judge Lia Martin has sided with Pitt and ordered Jolie to hand over 22 documents, giving her 45 days to comply.A source close to Pitt told the Daily Mail that the emails would prove Jolie had been 'disingenuous since the start' regarding her sale of her part in the business.Jolie 'is abusing the privilege to bury critical documents that go to the heart of the case,' attorneys for the Oscar winning actor argued in the court filing, asking for the 22 documents.Pitt's legal team said that Jolie's legal logic was not sound as to why she is refusing to turn over the communications.Pitt's lawyers dismiss that portrayal, deriding the pair as nothing more than 'image consultants.'Attorney Paul Murphy for Jolie told Daily Mail: 'We’re disappointed by the court’s interpretation of California’s privilege law.'The court’s ruling violates that law, undermines Ms. Jolie’s fundamental right to a fair trial, and represents yet another manifestation of Mr. Pitt’s years-long effort to harass and control her. We will appeal.' The documents include conversations between Jolie's longtime business manager Terry Bird on how to handle the Miraval sale, and trusted aides Chloe Dalton, and Lady Arminka Helic. Pitt's lawyers argue that the currently redacted content likely includes Bird's personal thoughts and Jolie's directives on whether to respond to Stoli's inquiry about the vineyard purchase.One exchange shows Dalton, Helic, and Bird working together on a draft attorney-client communication to the actress's Luxembourg-based attorney, Laurent Schummer, regarding a key letter tied to the sale.Jolie and Helic first bonded in 2012, when the Tomb Raider star and Helic's then-boss, former British foreign secretary William Hague, partnered for an anti-sexual violence initiative.A source previously said that Jolie considered Helic a 'mentor', who began 'helping Angie make decisions on what she wants her next political move to be', after stepping away from Hollywood.
In 2015, Jolie, Helic and Dalton formed the Jolie Pitt Dalton Helic foundation, an organization that aims to prevent violence against women and help refugees.Jolie insists their presence was 'reasonably necessary to help me receive the legal advice I needed.'They argue that there is clear evidence that Jolie is hiding non-legal advice under the veil of privilege. The documents Pitt's team are demanding also include communications between the actress and her finance consultants Marjorie Brabet-Friel and James Friel.According to Jolie's sworn declarations, the disputed emails reveal the step-by-step roadmap of her legal and strategic maneuvers – from drafting responses to analyzing legal advice.She has admitted to performing 'sentence-by-sentence redactions', removing passages that contained nothing but 'attorney mental impressions, conclusions, or observations.'Her team insists these materials reflect pure legal strategy, refuting Pitt's claims that the documents are simply 'business gossip'. But that argument is no longer viable after the judge's ruling.This discovery fight has become so volatile that it's now teetering on the brink of financial penalties.Jolie's team has repeatedly warned Pitt that they will seek sanctions against him and his lawyers, labeling his motion as 'frivolous' and premature, filed before both sides had fully exhausted required discussions.Jolie has also claimed that Pitt is using the legal filings to deflect public attention, after his motion was lodged a day before a crucial hearing about her motion to compel documents related to alleged domestic violence. Pitt's side insists the timing is irrelevant and calls the entire sanctions narrative 'theatrics.'Jolie entered a court filing earlier this month stating her displeasure with how things have turned out involving the French winery.Jolie said that upon the 2016 split, she left Pitt 'control (and full residency) of our family homes in Los Angeles and at Miraval, without compensation, which I hoped would make him calmer in his dealings with me after a difficult and traumatic period.'To this day, the children and I have never again set foot on the property, given its connection to the painful events leading to the divorce.' 'Post-separation, I immediately began to look for a new house for me and our children, initially renting a home while looking for a more stable solution.'Because I wanted to ensure that Brad remained an important part of our children's lives, I looked to buy a property near his home.'At the time, my savings were tied up in Miraval, and I had not asked Brad for alimony or any other financial support.'
The former couple are parents to six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 17.They split in 2016 following a 12-year relationship and two-year marriage, after Jolie accused Pitt of drunkenly attacking her on a private plane. The divorce wasn't finalized until eight years later.Their kids have all sided with Angelina, with most of them dropping the last name Pitt. Amid the swathes of new legal documents, Judge Martin has set a trial date of February 1, 2027, and mediation was ordered for October 28, 2026.Jolie faces potential damages claims if she does not undo the deal she made with Shefler regarding the sale of her Miraval stake.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.Pitt has landed several legal victories in the battle for the winery including a key judgment in Luxembourg which handed him back control of the award-winning vineyard pending further hearings.In March 2025, LA Superior Court rejected the allegations that his suit was 'frivolous, malicious, and part of a problematic pattern.'
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Angelina Jolie hit with ominous ruling that could expose secret messages in winery war with Brad Pitt
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- Published on Friday, 19 December 2025 04:37
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Brad Pitt received an early birthday present when a judge in Los Angeles sided with him allowing the actor to score a major legal victory over ex-wife Angelina Jolie in the ex-couple's bitter battle over their former French wine estate.A judge ordered Jolie to hand over a trove of emails and texts with her aides concerning the sale of the idyllic vineyards.The ruling was handed down on Wednesday – the day before Brad's 62nd birthday.Pitt and Jolie, 50, have been embroiled in a dispute over their co-ownership of Chateau Miraval, which they purchased jointly in 2008, with the F1 star suing his ex for selling her half without his consent for $67million in 2021.Angie offloaded her share to Yuri Shefler, the owner of Stoli's parent company in a move that infuriated Brad, who argues they had a deal that neither would sell their stake unless the other approved.The A-List former couple seem determined to dredge up the past and throw everything they can at each other amid their acrimonious legal battle for the vineyard, where they tied the knot in 2014.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 the estate, which produces an award-winning sparkling rosé. The latest battle is over documents that Jolie says are covered by non-disclosure agreements, but Pitt argues that they are nothing more than unprotected business chatter between Jolie and her aides.Now Superior Court Judge Lia Martin has sided with Pitt and ordered Jolie to hand over 22 documents, giving her 45 days to comply.A source close to Pitt told the Daily Mail that the emails would prove Jolie had been 'disingenuous since the start' regarding her sale of her part in the business.Jolie 'is abusing the privilege to bury critical documents that go to the heart of the case,' attorneys for the Oscar winning actor argued in the court filing, asking for the 22 documents.Pitt's lawyers dismiss that portrayal, deriding the pair as nothing more than 'image consultants.'Attorney Paul Murphy for Jolie told Daily Mail: 'We’re disappointed by the court’s interpretation of California’s privilege law.'The court’s ruling violates that law, undermines Ms. Jolie’s fundamental right to a fair trial, and represents yet another manifestation of Mr. Pitt’s years-long effort to harass and control her. We will appeal.'
The documents include conversations between Jolie's longtime business manager Terry Bird on how to handle the Miraval sale, and trusted aides Chloe Dalton, and Lady Arminka Helic. Pitt's lawyers argue that the currently redacted content likely includes Bird's personal thoughts and Jolie's directives on whether to respond to Stoli's inquiry about the vineyard purchase.One exchange shows Dalton, Helic, and Bird working together on a draft attorney-client communication to the actress's Luxembourg-based attorney, Laurent Schummer, regarding a key letter tied to the sale.Jolie and Helic first bonded in 2012, when the Tomb Raider star and Helic's then-boss, former British foreign secretary William Hague, partnered for an anti-sexual violence initiative.A source previously said that Jolie considered Helic a 'mentor', who began 'helping Angie make decisions on what she wants her next political move to be', after stepping away from Hollywood.In 2015, Jolie, Helic and Dalton formed the Jolie Pitt Dalton Helic foundation, an organization that aims to prevent violence against women and help refugees.Jolie insists their presence was 'reasonably necessary to help me receive the legal advice I needed.'They argue that there is clear evidence that Jolie is hiding non-legal advice under the veil of privilege. The documents Pitt's team are demanding also include communications between the actress and her finance consultants Marjorie Brabet-Friel and James Friel.According to Jolie's sworn declarations, the disputed emails reveal the step-by-step roadmap of her legal and strategic maneuvers – from drafting responses to analyzing legal advice.She has admitted to performing 'sentence-by-sentence redactions', removing passages that contained nothing but 'attorney mental impressions, conclusions, or observations.'
Her team insists these materials reflect pure legal strategy, refuting Pitt's claims that the documents are simply 'business gossip'. But that argument is no longer viable after the judge's ruling.This discovery fight has become so volatile that it's now teetering on the brink of financial penalties.Jolie's team has repeatedly warned Pitt that they will seek sanctions against him and his lawyers, labeling his motion as 'frivolous' and premature, filed before both sides had fully exhausted required discussions.Jolie has also claimed that Pitt is using the legal filings to deflect public attention, after his motion was lodged a day before a crucial hearing about her motion to compel documents related to alleged domestic violence. Pitt's side insists the timing is irrelevant and calls the entire sanctions narrative 'theatrics.'Jolie entered a court filing earlier this month stating her displeasure with how things have turned out involving the French winery.Jolie said that upon the 2016 split, she left Pitt 'control (and full residency) of our family homes in Los Angeles and at Miraval, without compensation, which I hoped would make him calmer in his dealings with me after a difficult and traumatic period.'To this day, the children and I have never again set foot on the property, given its connection to the painful events leading to the divorce.''Post-separation, I immediately began to look for a new house for me and our children, initially renting a home while looking for a more stable solution.'Because I wanted to ensure that Brad remained an important part of our children's lives, I looked to buy a property near his home.'At the time, my savings were tied up in Miraval, and I had not asked Brad for alimony or any other financial support.'The former couple are parents to six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 22, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 17.They split in 2016 following a 12-year relationship and two-year marriage, after Jolie accused Pitt of drunkenly attacking her on a private plane. The divorce wasn't finalized until eight years later.Their kids have all sided with Angelina, with most of them dropping the last name Pitt. Amid the swathes of new legal documents, Judge Martin has set a trial date of February 1, 2027, and mediation was ordered for October 28, 2026.Jolie faces potential damages claims if she does not undo the deal she made with Shefler regarding the sale of her Miraval stake.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.Pitt has landed several legal victories in the battle for the winery including a key judgment 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.'
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Angelina Jolie's emails reveal stress of legal battle with Brad Pitt over winery sale as it is alleged he is suing her for $35 million
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- Published on Friday, 07 November 2025 04:44
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Angelina Jolie complained about the stress of her yearslong legal battle with ex-husband Brad Pitt over their French winery Château Miraval in newly-released excerpts from emails in the ongoing case.The 50-year-old Maleficent star, in emails with her business manager dated May 2021, emphasized that she was dealing with a lot of anxiety in her personal and professional life.'I need to remove all stress,' the Oscar-winning actress said, according to legal docs reviewed by USA Today Wednesday.Jolie said that her health was compromised from the unending stress, saying, 'I honestly feel I am getting sick from worry. So I would like us to discuss better support. And not continuing relationships that you see cause me stress.'Pitt is suing Jolie for $35 million in the case, People reported, adding that the actor's attorneys provided in legal documents emails to Jolie's lawyers regarding the 2021 sale of her stake of the winery, referring to monetary damages pled in the case.Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Jolie and Pitt for further comment on the story.The revelations were made as part of a 286-page October 29 filing to Los Angeles Superior Court that Pitt's legal team made trying to get copies of Jolie's emails regarding the 2021 winery sale, USA Today reported.Jolie also appeared to insinuate that her brother James Haven Voight, 52, was ungrateful for the monetary contributions she made to him.She made reference to her elder sibling - who she famously kissed at the Academy Awards in 2000 - in the emails uncovered in the ongoing case over the winery with the Academy Award-winning actor.'Financial situations like Jamie where I just give and give and don't even get a thank you ... is just wrong,' Jolie said. She added, 'It's not for me to have to worry that I am always responsible every year no matter what. 'And he doesn't need to save because he isn't advised and always gets funds.'Parts of the communication between the A-list actress and her business manager were redacted due to attorney-client privilege, according to the newspaper.Some of the legal filings from Pitt's team consist of redacted and unredacted communications from the actress to her legal team going back to 2008, which Jolie had to submit to the court as part of the ongoing legal proceedings.Pitt's legal team said in an October 27 letter to the court that Jolie's legal team had been keeping back communications with people that were allegedly not lawyers, according to the newspaper.Paul Murphy, an attorney for Jolie, issued a statement to USA Today Tuesday in response to the Pitt filling. 'Mr. Pitt's reply brief does not address our arguments and continues to rely on conjecture and speculation – all for the purpose of invading her privileged communications with her lawyers,' Murphy said. He added: 'This once again confirms that this lawsuit is the manifestation of Mr. Pitt's years-long effort to harass and control Angelina. We look forward to the upcoming hearing.' Jolie and the Moneyball actor are parents to six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 17.They split up in 2016 following a 12-year relationship and two-year marriage, with their divorce finalized eight years later in December 2024 amid a number of legal battles.
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Brad Pitt pushes court to force Angelina Jolie to uncover private communications in French vineyard war
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- Published on Monday, 03 November 2025 06:10
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Brad Pitt is moving forward in the ongoing legal case with ex-wife Angelina Jolie over their French winery Château Miraval.Attorneys for the Fight Club actor, 61, entered a court filing in Los Angeles County Superior Court Monday asking for records of private conversations the Maleficent actress, 50, had over the sale of her share of the property.Jolie has past said that attorney-client privilege played a role in her ongoing refusal to turn over the messages, People reported after reviewing the court filing.Jolie 'is abusing the privilege to bury critical documents that go to the heart of the case,' attorneys for the Oscar winning actor argued in the court filing, asking for 22 documents in all.Daily Mail has reached out to reps for both parties for further comment on the story. Pitt's legal team said that Jolie's legal logic was not sound as to why she is refusing to turn over the communications.'It is Jolie's burden to prove that non-attorney communications are privileged, not Pit's burden to disprove this,' Pitt's legal team said in the court filing, according to People.Paul Murphy, Jolie’s counsel told the Daily Mail: 'Mr. Pitt’s reply brief does not address our arguments and continues to rely on conjecture and speculation – all for the purpose of invading her privileged communications with her lawyers. 'This once again confirms that this lawsuit is the manifestation of Mr. Pitt’s years-long effort to harass and control Angelina. We look forward to the upcoming hearing.Jolie entered a court filing earlier this month stating her displeasure with how things have turned out involving the French winery.Jolie said that upon the 2016 split, she left Pitt 'control (and full residency) of our family homes in Los Angeles and at Miraval, without compensation, which I hoped would make him calmer in his dealings with me after a difficult and traumatic period
'To this day, the children and I have never again set foot on the property, given its connection to the painful events leading to the divorce.'The former couple are parents to six children: Maddox, 24, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 17. They split up in 2016 following a 12-year relationship and two-year marriage, with their divorce finalized eight years later in December 2024 amid a number of legal battles.As Daily Mail previously reported, the former A-list duo is officially headed to trial next year — and both sides are bracing for a lengthy fight.The warring exes will soon come face to face in court after a judge tossed Jolie’s attempt to dismiss Pitt’s lawsuit over Château Miraval, the sprawling French estate where they tied the knot in 2014. The property, known for its award-winning rosé, has become ground zero in the stars' years-long legal war.Last year Jolie tried to shut down Pitt’s claims that she sold her stake in the estate behind his back — despite what he says was a verbal agreement to hold onto their 50-50 split. After her motion was denied, the case is moving full speed ahead. Pitt expects the jury trial to last about 15 days, while Jolie believes it will take over two weeks, according to court documents obtained by UsWeekly. The trial date hasn’t been locked in yet, and several key motions are still on the table.Pitt called the case 'complex,' citing international parties and multiple cross-claims involved in the tangled dispute, per the court documents. A source close to the actor told DailyMail.com: 'This is a straightforward business dispute, but unfortunately, the other side has consistently introduced personal elements which have exposed the weaknesses in their case and complicated and lengthened the proceedings.'Pitt filed the $67 million lawsuit against Jolie in 2022, less than a year after the shares were sold, setting off a protracted court battle between the exes.
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