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The Three Billion-Dollar Battles: Latest Updates On Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt's Endless War

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Nine years after the world-shattering split of "Brangelina," the legal and personal battles between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are far from over, with new, high-stakes developments emerging in late 2025. What began as a simple divorce filing has spiraled into an ongoing, multi-front war involving a multi-million-dollar French winery, a grueling custody fight over six children, and the emotional public decisions of their eldest kids to distance themselves from their father.

The current landscape, as of December 2025, is defined by three major conflicts: the explosive $35 million Château Miraval lawsuit, the long-awaited divorce settlement, and the children's increasingly public alignment with their mother. This article breaks down the freshest and most crucial updates on one of Hollywood's most acrimonious and enduring celebrity breakups.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: A Brief Biography and Family Profile

The relationship between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, which began controversially on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2004, captivated the globe. They were together for over a decade before marrying in 2014 at their French estate, Château Miraval. Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016, citing irreconcilable differences.

  • Brad Pitt (William Bradley Pitt):
    • Born: December 18, 1963 (age 61 in 2025)
    • Birthplace: Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.
    • Occupations: Actor, Film Producer
    • Key Awards: Two Academy Awards, Two Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award.
    • Marriages: Jennifer Aniston (2000–2005), Angelina Jolie (2014–2016).
  • Angelina Jolie (Angelina Jolie Voight):
    • Born: June 4, 1975 (age 50 in 2025)
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    • Occupations: Actress, Filmmaker, Humanitarian (Special Envoy for UNHCR).
    • Key Awards: Academy Award, Three Golden Globe Awards, Two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
    • Marriages: Jonny Lee Miller (1996–1999), Billy Bob Thornton (2000–2003), Brad Pitt (2014–2016).
  • The Six Jolie-Pitt Children:
    • Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt (Adopted from Cambodia, 2002)
    • Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt (Adopted from Vietnam, 2007)
    • Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt (Adopted from Ethiopia, 2005)
    • Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt (Biological, 2006)
    • Knox Léon Jolie-Pitt (Biological twin, 2008)
    • Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt (Biological twin, 2008)

The $35 Million Legal War Over Château Miraval Winery

The most financially explosive and complex aspect of the ongoing legal battle centers on Château Miraval, a sprawling French estate and highly successful rosé wine business that the former couple purchased in 2008.

Pitt Sues Jolie Over "Vindictive" Sale

In a major development in late 2025, Brad Pitt's legal team is demanding $35 million in damages from Angelina Jolie. The core of the lawsuit is Jolie's sale of her 50% stake in the winery to Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of the Stoli Group controlled by Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler, in 2021.

Pitt claims that the sale was a breach of contract and a "vindictive" move designed to harm his interest in the winery, which he argues he poured his heart and soul into building. Pitt maintains that they had a mutual understanding not to sell their shares without the other's consent.

Jolie's "Painful" Response and Nouvel LLC

Angelina Jolie, through her former investment company Nouvel LLC, has countered the claims. In recent court documents, she stated that she and her children "have not been able to return" to the property since the painful split, suggesting the sale was a necessary step to move on from a traumatic location. The legal wrangling involves demands for private emails and documents that Pitt claims are central to the case, further extending the courtroom drama.

The Finalized Divorce and Ongoing Custody Tensions

While the couple was declared legally single in 2019, the final divorce settlement has dragged on for eight years. Recent reports confirm that a final divorce settlement has been reached, marking the end of the formal marriage dissolution. However, the most contentious issue—the custody arrangement for their six children—remains a source of ongoing turmoil.

The Eight-Year Custody Battle

The battle over visitation and custody has been one of the longest and most public in Hollywood history. The initial decision by a private judge to grant Pitt equal custody was later challenged by Jolie, leading to the disqualification of the judge and a restart of the process.

Sources close to the situation suggest that the endless legal war is costing both parties a fortune, highlighting the deep-seated animosity that continues to fuel the proceedings. The central focus is now on the remaining minor children, Knox and Vivienne, as the older children have reached an age where their own opinions and wishes carry significant weight in court.

The Children's Public Stance and Name Changes in 2025

Perhaps the most heartbreaking and telling development is the public and private decision by several of the children to distance themselves from their father, Brad Pitt.

Zahara and Shiloh Drop the Pitt Name

In a shocking decision in 2025, reports indicate that the children are "erasing" the 'Pitt' surname from their lives.

  • Zahara Marley Jolie: Zahara publicly dropped the "Pitt" from her last name while being introduced at an event for Spelman College, opting to use only "Zahara Marley Jolie."
  • Shiloh Nouvel Jolie: Their biological daughter, Shiloh, is also rumored to be adopting a new name, further solidifying the children's alignment with their mother. Shiloh, who is now 19, has been noted to look increasingly like her mother, Angelina Jolie, in recent public appearances.

These actions are widely seen as a reflection of the children choosing a side amid the bitter legal battles, causing deep emotional distress for Pitt. There are also unconfirmed rumors suggesting that Brad Pitt has emotionally checked out on at least two of the children, Pax and Shiloh, further complicating the family dynamic.

Angelina Jolie's Career Focus and Future

Amidst the chaos of the lawsuits, Angelina Jolie is channeling the pain and agony of her protracted divorce into her professional life. She is reportedly drawing on her personal turmoil to hone her performance in her new role as the opera singer Maria Callas in the upcoming Netflix movie, Maria. This suggests a personal and professional resurgence for Jolie, who has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the role in 2025.

The endless saga of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt continues to dominate celebrity headlines, not just for the star power involved, but for the unprecedented duration and complexity of their legal conflicts. The $35 million Miraval lawsuit, the finalization of their divorce, and the highly public decisions of their children to change their names ensure that the "Brangelina" story—a tale of love, power, and ultimate collapse—will continue to unfold in the courts and the public eye throughout 2025 and beyond.

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