After nearly seven years of legal disputes following their highly publicized separation, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally reached a significant resolution in their long, drawn-out legal battle over the division of assets accumulated during their decade-long relationship. The former Hollywood power couple, once known as “Brangelina,” have been locked in contentious legal proceedings since their split in 2016, with issues ranging from child custody to the division of their vast financial holdings. One of the most hotly debated assets—their luxurious French estate, Château Miraval—has now been the focus of a key legal ruling.
Château Miraval, a sprawling vineyard estate in the south of France, had been a point of significant contention between Jolie and Pitt. The couple purchased the estate in 2011 and famously married there in 2014, making it both a business venture and a deeply personal investment. The estate produces highly regarded rosé wine, and Pitt, in particular, has been deeply involved in its operation. Following their separation, ownership of Château Miraval became a legal battlefield, with both parties vying for control.
The legal battle over Château Miraval escalated when Jolie sold her stake in the estate in 2021 to a third-party company without Pitt’s approval. Pitt responded with a lawsuit, claiming that Jolie’s actions violated an agreement they had made to never sell their shares without mutual consent. This move led to a series of legal filings, accusations, and counterclaims that dragged the dispute on for years. Pitt argued that he had invested considerable time and resources into transforming the estate into a successful wine business, and that Jolie’s sale of her share was both damaging and against the terms of their original agreement.
However, recent developments in the legal case indicate that a significant resolution may have been reached. Reports suggest that the court has made a ruling that pins down key ownership rights, granting Pitt the majority control over the Château Miraval estate and its wine business. The exact terms of the settlement remain confidential, but it is believed that this ruling allows Pitt to continue overseeing the operations of the vineyard, a project he has been passionate about for years.
For Jolie, this development may signal a turning point in the couple’s protracted legal battle over their assets. While she no longer holds a stake in the estate, her sale of her share has likely brought closure to this particular chapter of their financial disputes, allowing her to focus on other personal and professional pursuits. Jolie has been candid about the toll the divorce has taken on her and her children, and this ruling could help her move on from one of the more contentious aspects of their separation.
The Château Miraval case is just one of the many legal wrangles Jolie and Pitt have been involved in since their split. Their divorce proceedings have included complex issues such as custody arrangements for their six children and the division of an extensive portfolio of real estate, investments, and intellectual property.
While the public may never know the full details of their financial settlements, this recent legal victory for Pitt over Château Miraval suggests that the end may be in sight for one of Hollywood’s most high-profile divorces. As both actors continue to move forward with their respective careers—Pitt recently starring in major blockbusters and Jolie focusing on humanitarian work and film directing—this legal resolution brings them one step closer to closing the door on their shared history.