Angelina Jolie ended her prolonged divorce from Brad Pitt with an $80 million settlement, concluding an eight-year legal saga filled with emotional and financial disputes. Sources allege that Jolie, 49, deliberately delayed proceedings following their 2016 separation to maximize her payout and inflict emotional pain on Pitt, 61.
The couple, who were married for just two years after a decade-long relationship, faced a contentious custody battle over their six children—Maddox, 23; Pax, 21; Zahara, 20; Shiloh, 18; and twins Vivienne and Knox, 16. Insiders claim Jolie repeatedly rejected settlement offers, aiming to secure favorable terms while alienating the children from their father.
“She stalled the divorce for years to wear Brad down to the point where he’d agree to anything,” a source said. Reports suggest the settlement includes proceeds from the sale of a Winston Churchill painting gifted by Pitt in 2011, adding to Jolie’s financial gains.
The custody disputes have reportedly taken a toll on Pitt’s relationship with his children. While Vivienne and Knox still see their father occasionally, sources claim the older children have distanced themselves. “Angelina has alienated the kids from Brad,” a source alleged, adding that Jolie may push the youngest children away as they approach adulthood.
The former couple’s legal battles are far from over. Disputes over Château Miraval, their French winery, continue, as Pitt alleges Jolie violated a verbal agreement by selling her 50% stake to Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler for $68 million. The feud has added to years of acrimony between the former Hollywood power couple.
Despite the turbulence, Pitt is reportedly optimistic about the future. The actor, who has been in a relationship with jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, 34, for two years, is said to be planning to marry her later this year. “Brad is determined to rebuild and find happiness after such a turbulent chapter,” a source close to the actor revealed.
Jolie, meanwhile, remains focused on her career and her children. While the settlement marks the end of a significant chapter, the aftermath of their divorce continues to affect both their personal and professional lives.
