According to the latest news from the talk show TMZ, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt finally agreed to the divorce after eight years of litigation, which marked the end of a powerful Hollywood marriage. The couple, who were married for two years and had been together since 2005, were the most monitored couple in tabloid media before and after their separation.
A Prolonged Legal Battle
In 2016, Angelina Jolie sought a dissolution of marriage based on irreconcilable differences. The filing led to a contentious child custody battle for the six children who were between the ages of eight and fifteen when the marriage broke up. Angelina Jolie, applying for full custody, adopted visitation rights for Brad Pitt at the onset.
These controversies resulted in child abuse allegations against Pitt, who was later exonerated. Contingent upon the substantive ruling of a private judge, the actors were to have joint physical custody of their child; however, the rift between the two actors continued throughout the process.
Thus, the decision reached is considered a new important stage in the long process of the divorce. Although the terms of the agreement were not disclosed, Angelina Jolie’s lawyers said they are glad that this stage is over. Since then, both parties have been accused of tussling into media narratives making it a great factor in proceeding with the case.
Personal and Professional Backgrounds
Jolie has starred in movies like Girl, Interrupted, and is also a humanitarian, but has not yielded to the lengthy legal battle. With two former husbands, actors Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton, Angelina Jolie devotes herself to child rearing and protection from media frenzy.
Pitt, who has starred in Fight Club, and the movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, was married to another actress, Jennifer Aniston before he met Jolie. The two began dating in June 2003 while working together on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, although at the time many rumors flew as to the exact nature of their friendship.
Conclusion
Now that Angelina Jolie and Pitt have finally tied the knot in this phase of their existence, their primary concern will continue to be the children. This finalization of the bitterness of the issue is likely to bring relief for both and let them focus on the following steps in their lives.
