In Hollywood, love stories seldom play out like fairy tales, and even though a couple might seem perfect to the T, things can go wrong. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were once hailed as the ultimate power couple until the news of their split in 2016. It was like the end of an era, but the drama that followed was far more compelling and complex than a movie.
Now, years later, the Jolie-Pitt saga has only intensified with the whispers of financial strife and controlling behavior. With each passing day, there’s a new revelation that comes to light about the couple, so it’s safe to assume that the aftermath of their tumultuous relationship is far from over.
The Legal Dispute Between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
The feud between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is often referred to as “the war of the rosés.” It mainly centers around a former shared asset called Château Miraval which has been the talk of the town for a while now. Netizens have taken to various forms of social media several times, and even during this update.
As per reports, Jolie has accused her ex-husband of trying to control her finances and she expressed her concerns in a recent court filing.
It is extremely painful for Jolie to have to defend herself from Pitt’s lawsuit – itself another example of Pitt’s unrelenting efforts to control and financially drain her.
Even though Jolie claimed to have financial struggles, sources suggest that her wealth has only increased by nearly 100 million dollars through various means such as loans, child support, gifts, and her share in Château Miraval. Pitt has seemingly continued to provide financial support, contradicting Jolie’s alleged claim of financial depletion. As per how DailyMail’s insider puts it:
Angie says Brad is bleeding her dry – but it looks like she wants to bleed him dry. Far from being out to ruin his ex, it looks like Brad has bent over backward to support Angie and help her out financially in spite of her appearing to be so vindictive.
Moreover, Jolie has purportedly sold her share of Château Miraval to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler despite Pitt’s offer to buy it for $54 million. According to Pitt, this action violates their purchase agreement and is the main reason for their ongoing legal battle.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Ownership Controversy
The Château Miraval estate is a 1200-acre property in the south of France that was purchased by the couple for an estimated price of 60 million dollars. Today, that property is worth over 164 million dollars, as they’ve expanded the winery and capitalized on rosé wine’s growing popularity.
In recent months, Brad Pitt’s team has won several key victories that included the control of Château Miraval’s award-winning vineyard. Yet, the legal battle continues because Jolie allegedly breached their agreement by selling her stake without his consent.
She has reportedly claimed that Pitt’s demand for an 8.5 million dollar NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) was his way of covering up the “history of physical and emotional abuse” towards her and their children.
As the strife between the ex-couple drags on, it’s clear that there are no winners in this war. Each side has accused the other of manipulation and malice, which highlights the deep-seated animosity that defines their relationship now. In the end, the only clear winners in this battle seem to be the lawyers as the costs of litigation continuously mount.
