• Angelina Jolie alleges Brad Pitt was physically abusive to her and their children before the infamous plane incident in 2016
• Despite the allegations, a judge granted Pitt and Jolie 50/50 custody of their six children following a custody trial
• The legal battle between the former couple began in 2022 over the ownership of their French winery Château Miraval, with Jolie claiming Pitt demanded an NDA to cover up his history of abuse
Here is what happened:
In a recent court filing on April 4, Angelina Jolie made shocking allegations against her ex-husband Brad Pitt, claiming that he was physically abusive towards her before the infamous 2016 plane incident. This filing is part of the ongoing legal battle over their French winery Château Miraval. Jolie stated that Pitt’s history of abuse began prior to the plane trip from France to Los Angeles, but it was during this flight that he allegedly turned his physical abuse towards their children as well, prompting her to immediately leave him.
Since their legal separation in 2019, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been sharing custody of their six children. The children were aged between 8 and 15 at the time of the alleged plane altercation. Despite the custody arrangement, the legal battle over Château Miraval escalated in 2022 when Pitt filed a lawsuit against Jolie for selling her interests in the winery without his consent. In response, Jolie filed a $250 million countersuit, accusing Pitt of trying to seize control of the estate after their divorce.
The court filing also sheds light on the reason behind the failed Miraval deal, citing Pitt’s demand for a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as a cover-up for his history of physical and emotional abuse towards Jolie and their family. Jolie expressed regret at having to bring these details to light, emphasizing her focus on helping the family heal since the divorce. The lawsuit highlights Jolie’s struggle to defend herself against Pitt’s actions while maintaining respect for him as the father of their children, despite the pain it causes her.
