Renowned actress Angelina Jolie has grown in the eyes of her fans from an impulsive young lady to a mother who supports her diverse children’s needs and wants. She has been in the news recently for her children’s actions following Brad Pitt’s divorce. How did such a loving couple grow so far apart?
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The divorce
Brangelina, as they were called, met on a movie set even though Brad was still legally married to Jennifer Aniston. After his divorce, they became official, and their love was the envy of every fan and even celebrity. This would last for several years before things went sour, and she needed an Alimony lawyer in Maryland.
Angelina was known for her big heart and philanthropy. She wanted to make a huge difference in the world, and one of the ways she did this was to adopt children from different parts of the world. The actress had adopted kids from Africa and Asia and had some of her own.
The couple only married in 2014 in a private ceremony with all six children in attendance, and two years later, the fairytale ended. Angelina filed for divorce in 2016 for domestic violence. The main event that broke the camel’s back happened on a plane ride with the entire family present.
From the divorce petition, Brad had gotten physical with one of his kids. Maddox, one of the kids, had stood up for his mother during a heated argument between them. There were also allegations that Brad had a drinking and drug use problem.
The aftermath
The divorce got messy quickly, and there was a custody battle for the children, who were still minors. Brad got shared custody at the time, but this would come to naught because the children changed their names soon after turning 18. Specifically, Shiloh and Vivienne officially changed their names, removing Pitt and replacing it with Jolie.
While the other kids have not changed their names, it is believed that they have an estranged relationship with their father. You would think the custody battle was the only thing the actress had to deal with, but no. There has also been a dispute about the vineyard the couple jointly owned.
The couple spent a whopping $60 million on Chateau Miraval, an estate and vineyard in France. They continued to hold joint ownership until Angelina sold her stake to a Russian spirit manufacturer. Soon enough, they were back in court, with Brad alleging that she promised not to sell her stake.
He also claimed that the actress maliciously sold her stake to hurt his business. Brad also stated that she didn’t contribute anything to the growth of the vineyard, stating that he singlehandedly built it to global standards.
Their son Pax reacted to the lawsuit by posting a scathing statement on Instagram. He blamed Brad for tearing their family apart and making their lives a living hell. While Pitt never responded, it can be said that the children know something we don’t.
Angelina, on the other hand, has been more reserved and away from the public eye.
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