- Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of trying to force her to sign NDA
- Pitt tried to 'silence' Angelina's allegations of abuse
- Their legal battle intensifies
At the heart of their legal wrangle is the sale of Jolie's stake in Château Miraval, the winery the ex-power couple once co-owned. Pitt's lawsuit against Jolie for allegedly breaking a pact not to sell without mutual consent has morphed into a full-blown courtroom drama, with their children (Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16) caught in the crossfire.
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Silence for sale?
Jolie's legal team has come out swinging, stating, "It was Pitt who refused to buy her interest unless he received his newly expanded NDA, enforceable by an $8.5 million holdback specifically designed to force her silence about his abuse and cover-up." This shocking claim has thrown a spotlight on the darker aspects of their split, challenging Pitt's privacy defense and accusing him of using the NDA to mask his alleged misconduct.
Not one to stay silent, Pitt's attorneys have hit back, labeling Jolie's motion as an attempt to dredge up sensitive issues irrelevant to their business dispute. They argue that Jolie intends to "turn this business dispute into a re-litigation of the former couple’s divorce case," a move they vehemently oppose.
A family in turmoil
As the legal battles rage on, the true victims of this Hollywood tragedy are the Jolie-Pitt children. With their parents locked in a seemingly endless war, the hope for peace and reconciliation seems more distant than ever. As Jolie's team poignantly notes, "While Jolie sincerely wishes Pitt would end this litigation and finally put their family on a clear path toward healing, that cannot happen while Pitt relentlessly pursues her."
Nearly eight years post-split, and the Jolie-Pitt divorce settlement remains unresolved. Insiders hint at ongoing negotiations, but the endgame remains elusive. As Hollywood watches on, the saga of Jolie vs. Pitt continues to captivate and confound, a stark reminder of the complexities lurking beneath the surface of celebrity marriages.