Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have officially reached a divorce settlement, concluding one of the longest and most high-profile legal disputes in Hollywood history. However, some legal matters between the two remain unresolved.
The agreement, filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, states that Jolie and Pitt have finalized terms regarding their marital and property rights. The settlement was first reported by *People* magazine.
“More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt,” said Jolie’s attorney, James Simon, in a statement. “She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family. This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.”
The filing indicates that both parties have waived the right to future spousal financial support. Further details of the agreement have not been disclosed. A judge must still approve the terms of the settlement. Late Monday, Pitt’s attorney did not respond to a request for comment.
Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, were among Hollywood’s most recognized couples during their 12-year relationship, which included two years of marriage. The Oscar-winning actors share six children, though only two—16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne—are still minors.
The divorce proceedings began in 2016 when Jolie filed for divorce following an incident aboard a private jet traveling from Europe. Jolie alleged that Pitt physically abused her and their children during the flight. Subsequent investigations by the FBI and child services officials did not lead to criminal charges. Two months after the incident, the FBI stated it would not pursue further action.
An FBI report, obtained by The Associated Press in 2022, revealed that an agent had prepared a probable cause statement for prosecutors against Pitt. However, after discussions, it was determined that criminal charges would not be filed.
Jolie reportedly struggled with whether to press charges. Court documents later revealed that she chose not to proceed in an effort to protect the family.
In 2019, a judge declared Jolie and Pitt legally divorced and single, but disputes over property and custody persisted. A private judge initially awarded joint custody of their children, but Jolie successfully petitioned to remove the judge, citing a conflict of interest. The ruling was vacated, and the custody battle resumed.
While the divorce settlement resolves marital and property issues, separate legal battles continue. Pitt has filed a lawsuit over Jolie’s sale of her share of their jointly owned French winery, Château Miraval. Pitt alleges the sale to Tenute del Mondo was unlawful and damaged the property’s value. Jolie’s legal team has countered that Pitt demanded she sign a non-disclosure agreement as part of the sale, which she claims was an attempt to silence her allegations of abuse.
Both Jolie and Pitt have largely avoided public commentary on their split. Pitt has previously acknowledged a drinking problem at the time of their separation but has since pursued sobriety and therapy. The couple’s divorce marks the end of a Hollywood power pairing that began in 2004 when they co-starred in *Mr. & Mrs. Smith*. Both actors have since continued their successful careers, with Jolie focusing on film direction and advocacy, and Pitt earning an Academy Award for his role in *Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood*
