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LOS ANGELES — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finalized a divorce agreement, according to Jolie’s legal representative, marking the resolution of one of Hollywood’s most prolonged and disputed separations.
Celebrity Couple’s Divorce Settlement
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, James E. Walworth, Jolie’s attorney, confirmed to the Associated Press.
The Couple’s Lengthy Divorce Proceedings
“Over eight years ago, Ms. Jolie initiated divorce proceedings against Mr. Pitt,” Walworth stated. “She and the children vacated all shared properties and focused on healing and finding peace for the family. This agreement is one step in a long process that began eight years ago. Ms. Jolie is relieved that this phase is complete, though the journey has been exhausting.”
No official court documents have been submitted, and a judge must approve the arrangement. A late-night request for comment sent to Pitt’s attorney has yet to receive a response.
Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, were noted as one of Hollywood’s most iconic duos for 12 years. The couple shares six children together.
The Timeline and Legal Proceedings—
Jolie initiated divorce proceedings in 2016 after an incident during a private jet flight from Europe that she said involved domestic abuse. A judge’s ruling in 2019 formalized their separation, but the division of assets and child custody arrangements required further determination.
A private judge they had hired to oversee the case soon provided a joint child custody decision, but Jolie later petitioned for the judge’s removal due to an unacknowledged conflict of interest from the court. She was granted the removal and the couple was forced to start over.
Divorce Agreement—
The specifics of the agreement have yet to be disclosed. The use of a private judge, a tactic increasingly favored by celebrities undergoing divorce proceedings in recent years, has helped maintain confidentiality. Despite this, certain details have been exposed through a separate legal dispute initiated by Pitt.
The actor alleges that Jolie did not uphold an agreement to sell him her share of a French vineyard they jointly owned, the status of the lawsuit is currently under evaluation.
It remains unclear how the divorce settlement may affect this ongoing legal matter.
Jolie Appears Exhausted Yet Relieved
A Message of Hope for the Future—
The statement released on her behalf reflects Ms. Jolie’s desire for a fresh start.
trueuzkEzuig however, the road to resolution has been long and challenging, leaving her exhausted but hopeful for the future.