LOS ANGELES, Jan 4 – After an eight-year legal battle, Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have officially concluded their divorce proceedings, with Jolie reportedly receiving an $80 million settlement. The protracted split, marked by high-profile disputes, included a contentious fight over their co-owned French estate, Château Miraval, which remains unresolved.
The couple, who met in 2004 on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and married a decade later, separated in 2016. Their union produced six children — Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne — and an array of joint ventures, including the celebrated Château Miraval vineyard in southern France.
Legal and Financial Fallout
Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, had a prenuptial agreement in place that safeguarded their pre-marital assets while mandating an equal division of shared wealth. The settlement signals a significant financial shift for Jolie, who sold her 50% stake in Château Miraval in 2021 to the Stoli Group’s wine division for $64 million, sparking litigation with Pitt over the sale.
Pitt reportedly expressed disappointment over the transaction, citing their original intent to preserve the estate as a family legacy. “They purchased Miraval with the intent of keeping it 100 percent in the family,” a source close to Pitt said.
In addition to the estate’s sale, Jolie gained media attention in 2021 for auctioning a Winston Churchill painting gifted by Pitt. The artwork, Tower of the Koutoubia Mosque, fetched $11.5 million at Christie’s.
Despite the legal entanglements, Pitt appears relieved to have finalized the divorce. “He is no longer bound in any way to his marriage with Angelina. She has really put him through the ringer,” a source close to the actor told DailyMail.com.
Financial Standings
Pitt, with a reported net worth of $400 million, remains one of Hollywood’s highest earners, commanding $20-30 million per film alongside lucrative real estate and sponsorship ventures. Jolie, a similarly bankable star earning $20-35 million per film, has diversified her portfolio with ventures like Atelier Jolie, her arts and fashion collective, though its financial impact remains unclear.
Since their split, Pitt has supported Jolie financially, including an $8 million loan for her Los Angeles home and $1.3 million in expenses for their children. Jolie is reportedly set to repay the loan by the end of January.
Château Miraval Dispute
The divorce does not conclude all disputes between the former power couple. The Château Miraval estate, where they wed in 2014, remains at the center of ongoing legal proceedings.
Pitt has accused Jolie of undermining their family-focused vision for the property, filing legal claims against the sale of her share to the Stoli Group. The estate, known for its award-winning rosé, continues to be a source of contention.
End of an Era
Jolie and Pitt’s split, one of Hollywood’s most closely watched divorces, marks the end of a chapter in their lives. While they remain tied by unresolved legal battles, the settlement closes a significant portion of their eight-year separation saga.
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