- Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s tumultuous split brought forth revelations of their marriage and endless legal battles.
- Amidst ongoing settlement proceedings, Jolie prioritized her children’s well-being and her personal growth.
- Despite challenges, she embarked on new projects and found strength and peace of mind in her role as a mother.
Angelina Jolie waves during an event to mark the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act at the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 16, 2022. | Source: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt started dating in 2005 and got engaged in 2012. The couple have six kids, Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, Knox, and Vivienne. Jolie and Pitt got married on August 23, 2014. However, after two years of marriage, they separated.
Shiloh, Zahara, Angelina Jolie, Vivienne, Maddox, and Knox Jolie-Pitt attend the “The Eternals” UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo in London, England, on October 27, 2021. | Source: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the World Premiere of Disney’s ‘Maleficent’ at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, on May 28, 2014. | Source: Getty Images
She stated, “It took a lot for me to reach a point where I felt compelled to separate from the father of my children.” Jolie added that she was heartbroken by the experience but all she wanted was for her, her kids, and their father to find a way to move forward.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attends “The Normal Heart” New York Screening at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, on May 12, 2014. | Source: Getty Images
Abel Tesfaye is seen in Manhattan, New York City, on July 18, 2022. | Source: Getty Images
The two arrived at the swanky eatery separately and dined at a private section of the luxurious family-run Italian restaurant. After their meal, the two left together, with Jolie sitting in the backseat of Tesfaye’s black SUV. They then drove to the singer’s Bel-Air mansion.
Angelina Jolie is seen in Midtown in New York City, on December 14, 2017. | Source: Getty Images
Abel Tesfaye is seen in SoHo in New York City, on October 9, 2018. | Source: Getty Images
Still, a year later, in 2022, Jolie was caught up in high-profile drama with Brad Pitt when heavily redacted documents surfaced. The documents shed light on the FBI’s investigations into an alleged incident of abuse involving Pitt in the presence of his and Jolie’s children on a private jet.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the EE British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House in London, England, on February 16, 2014. | Source: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the screening of “Maleficent” at Kensington Palace on May 8, 2014. | Source: Getty Images
It was alleged that Pitt became “verbally abusive” and “physically” confrontational with one of their children during the flight, as per a source familiar with the matter at the time. Pitt denied any wrongdoing.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend the Oscars held at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014. | Source: Getty Images
Brad Pitt attends Netflix hosts the New York Premiere of “Okja” at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City, on June 8, 2017. | Source: Getty Images
Based on the FBI report, Jolie described a palpable tension between herself and Pitt, stating that his behavior during the incident left her feeling confined within the plane. Reportedly, Pitt seized and shook her, forcefully propelled her into a wall, and struck the aircraft’s ceiling.
Angelina Jolie attends the european premiere of the movie ”Maleficent – Mistress Of Evil” at Auditorium della Conciliazione in Rome, Italy, on October 7, 2019. | Source: Getty Images
Brad Pitt attends the premiere for ‘War Machine’ at Roppongi Hill in Tokyo, Japan, on May 23, 2017. | Source: Getty Images
She stated Pitt ranted and behaved aggressively on the plane by imitating “the behavior of a monster and screamed at them.” She and the kids were shocked during the flight, expressed Jolie, who added that she froze and, feeling utterly helpless at the moment, unsure of how to react.
Angelina Jolie attends Go Behind The Scenes with Walt Disney Studios during D23 Expo 2019 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, on August 24, 2019. | Source: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt during the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012. | Source: Getty Images
Despite a thorough investigation, no charges were filed in connection with the incident, according to an insider. The source added that it was customary for such matters to remain undisclosed as both parties had the documents. Pitt had also previously spoken out, denying these allegations of physical abuse.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the 23rd annual Producers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 21, 2012. | Source: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt attend the premiere of “World War Z” at Sony Centre in Berlin, Germany, on June 4, 2013. | Source: Getty Images
The final terms in the overall settlement of the divorce remain pending. However, financial filings signify a significant step towards concluding one of the most iconic marriages and contentious divorces in Hollywood. Whenever conflicting parties in a divorce present financial documents, it typically signals that the culmination is imminent.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attend the ‘World War Z’ world premiere at the Empire Leicester Square in London, England, on June 30, 2013. | Source: Getty Images
Angelina Jolie with her children Shiloh, Maddox, Vivienne, Pax, Zahara, and Knox visit the Louvre in Paris, France, on January 30, 2017. | Source: Getty Images
The movie star also confessed, “I have had my ups and downs. I guess I am a little bit stronger.” Whenever she is short of strength, Jolie seeks motivation from her kids. “They are the best of me,” she noted.
Maddox, Angelina Jolie, and Pax Jolie-Pitt attend Toronto International Film Festival – “First They Killed My Father” Premiere at Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada, on September 11, 2017. | Source: Getty Images
Zahara, Angelina Jolie, and Vivienne Jolie-Pitt attend the “The Eternals” UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo in London, England, on October 27, 2021. | Source: Getty Images
Jolie even put her successful career on hold after her split from Pitt, saying that her priority remained her children and their well-being. “Everything will be around the children I haven’t worked for over a year now because they needed me home. Everything was just stopped,” she explained.
As she got back to work, she noted that each project she would take part in and their locations were going to be adjusted to how much her kids could handle.
Vivienne, Angelina Jolie, Zahara, Shiloh, and Knox Jolie-Pitt attend the European premiere of “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” at Odeon IMAX Waterloo in London, England, on October 9, 2019. | Source: Getty Images
In 2023, Jolie also opened up about her feelings and her kids. She revealed, “I feel a bit down these days. I don’t feel like I have been myself for a decade, in a way which I don’t want to get into.” She added that seven years ago, she started doing fewer films and only took jobs that didn’t need long shoots.
Angelina Jolie with Knox, Vivienne, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara, and Maddox Jolie-Pitt attend “The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind” Special Screening at Crosby Street Hotel in New York City, on February 25, 2019. | Source: Getty Images
Pax, Shiloh, Vivienne, Angelina Jolie, Zahara, and Knox Jolie-Pitt attend the world premiere of Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil” at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on September 30, 2019. | Source: Getty Images
Her children taught her to be in this world differently and she felt like she would have been in a much darker place had she not wanted to live for them. The “Maleficent” star noted that as much as she was a safe place and a source of stability for her kids, she also saw them taking over various aspects of their family.
Jolie’s life after Pitt has been focused on her projects and kids. As much as she has been speculated to be dating, these relationships have only remained as rumored. On the other hand, Pitt has a special someone in his life, Ines de Ramon, who works for the jewelry brand Anita Ko. The two have been spotted a couple of times on dates and romantic adventures.
Maddox, Vivienne, Angelina Jolie, Knox, Shiloh, and Zahara Jolie-Pitt attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” in Los Angeles, California, on October 18, 2021. | Source: Getty Images
As for Angelina Jolie, her kids and projects, including her new business Atelier Jolie have been her main focus in recent years. Working on Atelier Jolie with her kids has been therapeutic for the family. Jolie noted that she was hoping to change many aspects of her life and Atelier Jolie was just the first step in her moving forward.