Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally reached a divorce settlement, putting an end to what has been described as one of the most contentious divorces in Hollywood history. The news was confirmed by Jolie’s attorney, James Simon, who stated that the couple had come to a deal after more than eight years of legal battles. The settlement was first reported by People magazine.
Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, were once one of Hollywood's most prominent couples, with two Oscar winners and six children together. Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, citing abusive behavior by Pitt towards her and their children during a private jet flight from Europe. Despite being declared divorced and single by a judge in 2019, the division of assets and child custody still needed to be settled separately.
The couple had hired a private judge to handle the case, but Jolie filed to have him removed due to a conflict of interest, which was later agreed upon by an appeals court. The use of a private judge has kept most of the details of the proceedings under wraps, although some information has been revealed through a separate lawsuit filed by Pitt against Jolie.
At this time, no details of the divorce settlement have been disclosed, and it is unclear how it will impact the ongoing lawsuit between the two regarding the ownership of a French winery they co-owned. The resolution of the divorce marks the end of a long and arduous process for Jolie, who has been focused on finding peace and healing for her family. A judge will need to sign off on the agreement before it becomes official, but for now, it seems that the end is in sight for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s tumultuous divorce.