Brad Pitt called the finalization of his divorce from Angelina Jolie “just something coming to fruition,” closing an eight-year legal odyssey marred by custody disputes and abuse allegations.
At a Glance
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce was finalized in December 2023 after eight years
- Pitt described the outcome as “not that major of a thing” in a recent interview
- Ongoing litigation continues over their co-owned French winery, Château Miraval
- Jolie’s lawyer said she is “exhausted but relieved” and focused on family healing
- Reports indicate some of their six children have dropped Pitt’s last name
A Hollywood Marriage Unwinds
After nearly a decade of legal turmoil, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce officially ended in late 2023—but the emotional and legal reverberations are far from over. In a recent GQ interview, Pitt downplayed the finalization, calling it “not that major of a thing” and describing it as “just something coming to fruition. Legally.” The casual tone marks a sharp contrast to the intensity of their eight-year court battle that began in 2016 following an alleged altercation on a private jet.
Once dubbed “Brangelina,” the couple captivated the public after meeting on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2005 and marrying in 2014. Their split prompted a bitter saga involving child custody disputes and allegations of abusive conduct—claims that were investigated by the FBI and ultimately dismissed without charges.
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Unfinished Business in France
Though legally divorced, Pitt and Jolie remain entangled in a separate legal battle over Château Miraval, the French estate and winery where they wed in 2014. Pitt has accused Jolie of violating their agreement by selling her shares to a Russian oligarch without his consent, a dispute that continues to wind its way through international courts.
The property holds both financial and emotional weight for the former couple, who once envisioned it as a legacy for their children. Legal experts suggest that resolution may take years, given the asset’s complexity and the acrimonious nature of the split.
Family Fallout and Future Paths
While the divorce paperwork may be signed, the personal consequences linger. According to USA Today, some of the couple’s children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne—have distanced themselves from Pitt. Notably, Shiloh legally dropped his last name earlier this month after turning 18, underscoring what insiders describe as ongoing estrangement.
Jolie, who has largely refrained from public commentary, signaled through her legal team that she is focused on family recovery. “Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over,” her attorney said in a statement that reflects cautious optimism amid continuing turmoil.
Meanwhile, Pitt has turned his attention to promoting F1, his upcoming racing film, and maintaining a relatively low-key relationship with jewelry executive Ines de Ramon. When asked if their public appearances were orchestrated for the press, Pitt bristled: “No, dude, it’s not that calculated,” insisting that life, like relationships, “just evolves.”
Despite the divorce’s formal end, the emotional, legal, and familial reverberations of Hollywood’s most high-profile breakup show no signs of disappearing soon.
