Brad Pitt has publicly accused his ex-wife Angelina Jolie of “persistent misdirection” as their legal battle over the French winery they once co-owned, Chateau Miraval, continues. This dispute has been ongoing since their separation in 2016 after a 12-year relationship, intensifying after Jolie sold her stake in the winery in 2021 without Pitt’s consent. This prompted Pitt to take legal action, filing documents to block her request for $33,000 in legal fees and demanding the release of private emails that Jolie has withheld.
Pitt expressed particular interest in communications exchanged between Jolie and her business manager, Terry Bird, as well as various publicists and financial consultants involved in the sale. In court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Pitt pointed out Jolie’s own admission of having engaged in extensive discussions related to her business dealings, which he argues should not be shielded by attorney-client privilege.
He noted that Jolie has only submitted one internal email concerning the sale, implying that many more communications are likely missing from her disclosures. Pitt contends that emails exchanged with her publicists lack legal advice relevance and should be disclosed.
Conversely, Jolie’s legal team has characterized Pitt’s demands as intrusive, alleging that his actions reflect a concerted effort to control and harass her. They have filed for sanctions against him, reiterating her entitlement to privacy regarding her legal correspondences.
The legal skirmish unfolds against their prior relationship backdrop, with significant developments in their lives occurring simultaneously. Although their divorce was finalized in December 2024, tensions over the winery linger, particularly after Jolie’s sale to Tenute del Mondo, a move she made independently of Pitt, which he claims breached their agreement to avoid such unilateral decisions.
This ongoing legal confrontation underscores broader issues associated with the dissolution of partnerships in the public eye, where personal and business interests are often intertwined. It serves as a reminder of the complexities that arise when high-profile figures like Pitt and Jolie navigate the intersection of their personal relationships and business matters.
As they face these challenges, there remains a hopeful prospect that a resolution may emerge, potentially allowing both parties to shift their focus to their future endeavors and their responsibilities as co-parents to their children.