Is Angelina Jolie Punishing Brad Pitt?

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finalized their long-running divorce, but there are still ongoing legal hurdles.

Impact on the Family: “Significant Harm” from Jolie’s Actions

A source close to Pitt revealed that Jolie‘s actions in the ongoing legal battle over Château Miraval have caused “significant harm to those within and around the family.”

Divorce Settlement News: Jolie Hopes Pitt Moves Forward

Divorce Settlement News: On December 30, following news that the former couple reached an agreement, a source close to Jolie, 49, shared that she hopes Pitt can now “move forward,” citing the ongoing winery lawsuit: “Sadly, until [Pitt] dismisses his lawsuit, this family will not have the peace and healing they desperately want and deserve.”

Jolie’s Sale of Winery Stake: A Punitive Action?

However, another source close to Pitt, 61, claims that Jolie‘s decision to sell her stake in the French winery they co-owned in 2021 was a form of “punishment” towards her ex-husband.

Brad Pitt Built a Thriving Business: Ignoring Their Agreement

Brad Pitt Built a Thriving Business: “Brad built an incredible business that continues to grow in value, and she intentionally ignored their agreement,” the source said.

Legal Disputes Over Winery Sale: A Violation of Their Agreement

In February 2022, Pitt filed a lawsuit alleging that Jolie proceeded with the sale despite a previous agreement that neither could sell their stake without the other’s approval.

The Legal Response: Jolie’s Actions Seen as Punitive

A source from Pitt‘s camp stated, “Instead of finalizing negotiations for him to buy her out and keep Miraval completely within the family, ending the fights, Jolie instead chose to sell to a total stranger who doesn’t align with the company’s vision so she could take the money for herself and punish him.”

Jolie’s Response: Claims of a Revenge War

After selling 50% of the Château Miraval property worth $67 million to Tenute del Mondo, the wine division of Stoli Group, Jolie responded to Pitt‘s lawsuit in September 2022, claiming that Pitt was “waging a revenge war” against her. She later described his legal actions as “part of a problematic pattern.” Jolie still maintains that there was no “secret, unwritten, unstated contract” requiring them to seek each other’s approval before selling their winery shares.

Pitt Wins Legal Battle Over Winery: Written Agreement Revealed

Pitt Wins Legal Battle Over Winery: In November, Pitt won the legal battle over the winery when Jolie‘s motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied, and the case moved closer to trial. Potential evidence indicates that there was a written agreement between the former couple about the sale, which, according to a source from Pitt‘s camp, “proves the validity of his claims.”