After a lengthy and tumultuous legal battle, Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally settled their divorce.
The news was first confirmed by PEOPLE magazine on December 30, 2024. While the specific details of the settlement remain confidential, it has been revealed that both parties mutually agreed to the terms.
Jolie’s lawyer, James Simon, shared some rare insights into the former couple’s divorce with the outlet, stating:
“More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. 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…”
The attorney also addressed the Maleficent star’s emotional and mental state after an almost decade-long legal battle, saying:
“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”.
Angelina Jolie Chooses Not To Speak Ill Of Ex Brad Pitt
Shortly after the news of Angelina and Pitt’s divorce settlement broke, an anonymous source close to the actress exclusively told PEOPLE magazine that despite being embroiled in a messy legal battle, Jolie has never spoken negatively about her ex-husband.
The source shared,
“She doesn’t speak ill of [Pitt] publicly or privately. She’s been trying hard to be light after a dark time”.
A month before finalizing their divorce, on November 28, 2024, Jolie’s legal team filed an extensive court document, revealing the traumatic domestic abuse the actress allegedly endured in 2016, which ultimately led her to file for divorce.
The filing detailed an incident during a jet ride from Château Miraval to Los Angeles, where Brad verbally and physically assaulted the Salt actress and their six children.
The document further stated that Jolie sustained physical injuries while attempting to protect her children from the altercation.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt first met in 2004 while filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith, where they immediately took a liking to each other. After nearly a decade of dating, the couple exchanged vows in August 2014 in an intimate destination wedding in France.
However, they separated and filed for divorce in 2016, which has now been finalized.
Netizens Remain Divided Over The Former Couple’s Divorce Settlement
The online community remains divided over the couple’s divorce. While some supporters have rallied behind Jolie, expressing relief and admiration, others have voiced their loyalty to Pitt.
Fans supporting the actress shared their thoughts online, with some commenting:
“I will never watch another Pitt movie ever again. F**k that douchebag…”
“Brad Pitt has done so much dirty shit to her and the kids. I hope he rots in hell when his time comes”.
Meanwhile, Brad’s supporters expressed their views, with comments such as:
“Good for him 👏🏾”
“GOOD!!! I’m so happy for Brad!”
As the dust finally settles, both Angelina and Brad can now begin a new chapter, though their fans remain deeply divided over the aftermath.