8 Shocking New Twists In The Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Legal War: The $35M Battle Rages On In Late 2025
Eight years after their stunning separation, the legal war between Hollywood titans Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt continues to escalate, reaching a stunning new climax in late 2025. The long-running disputes—encompassing everything from the custody of their six children to the fate of their multi-million dollar French vineyard—have consistently generated global headlines. As of December 2025, the focus has shifted sharply to the financial battlefield, with a major procedural legal victory for Pitt potentially exposing "damning" private communications from Jolie.
This saga is far from over, evolving from a contentious divorce into a complex corporate and personal legal skirmish. The latest developments center on the $35 million dispute over their co-owned French winery, Château Miraval, where a recent court order has forced Angelina Jolie’s hand, promising to bring explosive new evidence into the public eye just before the end of the year.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: A Complete Biographical Profile and Relationship Timeline
The relationship between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, famously dubbed "Brangelina," began in controversy and ended in a prolonged legal battle. Their union redefined celebrity power couples and global humanitarianism. Here is a look at their individual profiles and their shared history.
Angelina Jolie (Born June 4, 1975)
- Full Name: Angelina Jolie Voight
- Born: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Career Highlights: Academy Award winner (Girl, Interrupted), three Golden Globe Awards, known for roles in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Maleficent, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
- Humanitarian Work: Former Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- Key Entity: UNHCR, Maleficent, Academy Award.
Brad Pitt (Born December 18, 1963)
- Full Name: William Bradley Pitt
- Born: Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
- Career Highlights: Academy Award winner (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood), producer (Plan B Entertainment) with an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave. Known for films like Fight Club, Se7en, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
- Key Entity: Plan B Entertainment, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Academy Award.
The Brangelina Relationship Timeline
- 2003: Jolie and Pitt meet on the set of the action-comedy Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time.
- 2005: Pitt and Aniston divorce. Pitt and Jolie are photographed together, confirming their relationship.
- 2006: Their first biological child, Shiloh, is born. They announce the formation of the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.
- 2012: The couple announces their engagement after seven years together.
- 2014: They marry in a private ceremony at their French estate, Château Miraval.
- September 2016: Jolie files for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The separation is immediately followed by a contentious custody battle over their six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne.
- April 2019: A judge restores their status as legally single, but the financial and custody battles continue.
- 2024: Reports indicate the divorce is finally finalized, eight years after the initial filing, though legal skirmishes over assets and children persist.
The Château Miraval War: Brad Pitt’s December 2025 Legal Victory
The most active and explosive front in the ongoing "Brangelina" legal war is the fight over Château Miraval, a sprawling estate and successful wine business in Correns, France. Pitt and Jolie purchased the property in 2008 and were married there in 2014.
The current dispute began in February 2022 when Brad Pitt sued Angelina Jolie, alleging she sold her 50% stake in the winery without his consent. Pitt claims there was a mutual understanding that neither party would sell their share of the joint venture without the other’s approval.
The Sale to Stoli Group’s Tenute del Mondo
Jolie sold her stake to Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of the Stoli Group, which is controlled by Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler. Pitt's lawsuit argues that this sale was a violation of their agreement and was specifically designed to harm his interest in the company he helped build into a critically acclaimed rosé producer.
The legal documents characterize the sale as a calculated move to inject a hostile third party into the business, disrupting the operation of the vineyard and the Miraval brand.
The ‘Damning’ Private Messages Court Order
The major breakthrough occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. A Superior Court judge granted Brad Pitt a significant procedural legal win, ordering Angelina Jolie to surrender a cache of private, unredacted messages. These communications are believed to be emails and text messages between Jolie and various third parties related to the sale of her Miraval stake.
Pitt’s legal team has argued that these messages are crucial to the case, claiming they will prove Jolie’s intent in selling her share to the Stoli Group. Sources close to Pitt suggest the texts contain "damning" evidence that will expose the true motivations behind the sale and her alleged intention to disrupt Pitt's business.
The court’s decision to compel the disclosure of these private messages marks a critical turning point. It suggests the judge found merit in Pitt's argument that the communications are highly relevant to the core issue of the lawsuit: whether Jolie acted in bad faith and breached a contractual agreement by selling her stake to Tenute del Mondo.
The Lingering Custody and Personal Allegations
While the Miraval case dominates the headlines in late 2025, the custody arrangement for their minor children remains a sensitive and central issue in the overall legal landscape. The initial divorce filing was largely driven by a dispute over the care and visitation rights for their six children.
The Battle for Joint Custody
For years, the battle centered on Brad Pitt's request for joint legal and physical custody. The legal proceedings were prolonged by allegations and appeals, including the use of a private judge, which added layers of complexity to the resolution.
Although the divorce itself was finalized in 2024, the specific custody arrangements continue to be a source of tension. The children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne—are now older, with some reaching adulthood, which naturally shifts the legal focus and the nature of the dispute.
The Impact of Personal History on Business
The Miraval lawsuit is not just a business dispute; it is inextricably linked to their personal history. Jolie’s legal filings have previously referenced alleged misconduct by Pitt on a 2016 flight, which she claims contributed to the breakdown of their marriage and her decision to sell her assets. Pitt’s legal team, conversely, has consistently denied these claims and has fought to keep the focus strictly on the contractual breach related to the vineyard.
The court's order for the unredacted messages in the Miraval case will undoubtedly shine a light on the intersection of their personal grievances and their business decisions, potentially revealing the true depth of animosity that fuels this multi-year, multi-million dollar legal war.
What’s Next for the Former Power Couple?
The surrender of Angelina Jolie’s private messages is a massive development that sets the stage for the next phase of the Château Miraval lawsuit. The content of these communications, once reviewed by Brad Pitt's team, could either lead to a negotiated settlement or provide the evidence needed to push the case toward a decisive trial verdict.
The legal and financial complexities involved—from the valuation of the French vineyard to the ongoing custody considerations—ensure that the saga of "Brangelina" will continue to unfold in the courts well into 2026. For fans and legal observers alike, the hope is that this procedural win for Pitt may finally bring a measure of clarity and resolution to one of Hollywood’s most acrimonious and protracted divorce battles.
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