Brad Pitt Seeks 35 Million USD in Damages from Angelina Jolie

On November 6, 2025, news surfaced regarding Brad Pitt’s legal actions against his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.

Pitt’s attorney has stated that he is requesting compensation from Jolie for damages incurred due to her sale of shares in their wine company without his consent.

According to reports from People, on October 29, Pitt submitted additional documentation to the court concerning Jolie’s sale of her stake in Château Miraval in 2021.

Included in this documentation was an email from Jolie’s lawyer dated November 22, 2023, which referenced the materials they were requesting from Pitt related to his claims of economic damages.

Jolie’s legal representative wrote that Pitt is suing her for 35 million USD in damages.

As a result, he must bear the costs of gathering documents to prove or disprove these damages.

Details of the Dispute

On October 27, Pitt requested that the judge intervene to compel Jolie to disclose a series of emails exchanged between her and her personal team.

These emails allegedly contain information about her covert sale of her shares in the estate, a joint asset of theirs, following their divorce.

Pitt invested significant time and resources to develop Miraval into a successful winery.

However, he contends that Jolie sold her shares to Tenute del Mondo, a wine company under the Stoli Group, despite their prior agreement that neither party could sell their shares without the other’s approval.

The new owner, who purchased Jolie’s shares, has counter-sued Pitt, accusing him of mismanaging the company’s assets.

Pitt has denied all allegations made against him.

Both Stoli and Jolie’s company, Nouvel, have also refuted the claims raised by Pitt.

Pitt’s team reportedly offered to buy Jolie’s shares for 55 million USD.

However, she withdrew from negotiations and sold them to Stoli instead.

Jolie claims that Pitt refused to purchase her shares because she did not want to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that would prevent her from discussing their transaction and personal life.

Ongoing Tensions

The couple has experienced ongoing tension since their separation.

In early 2021, Jolie’s lawyers submitted documents to the court, asserting that she was prepared to provide evidence for claims of abuse against Pitt.

Jolie had previously filed documents alleging that Pitt had abused her on a private plane in 2016.

Following investigations by the FBI and the Department of Children and Family Services, no charges were filed against Pitt.

Recently, Jolie invoked attorney-client privilege, refusing to provide 22 documents requested by Pitt’s team.

This refusal has led Pitt’s legal team to believe she is concealing information directly relevant to the sale of her shares.

The next public hearing in this case is scheduled for December 17.

Paul Murphy, Jolie’s attorney, commented that Pitt’s response does not address their arguments and relies solely on speculation.

He stated that it intrudes on the confidential communications between Jolie and her attorney, indicating that the lawsuit is part of Pitt’s long-standing efforts to control and exert pressure on Jolie.

Murphy expressed anticipation for the upcoming hearing.

Background on Their Relationship

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie publicly began their relationship after starring in the film Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2005.

They married in 2014 after over a decade together, during which they welcomed three biological children and adopted three others.

Following their divorce, both sought custody of their children, but Pitt ultimately lost the custody battle.

To date, most of their children have either publicly or indirectly distanced themselves from their father, except for their youngest son, Knox Jolie-Pitt, who is 17 years old and has not publicly taken a stance on the conflict between his parents.

Conclusion

The legal battles between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue to unfold, drawing significant media attention.

As both parties prepare for the upcoming court date, the outcome of this dispute remains uncertain.

This case highlights the complexities of their relationship and the challenges they face in co-parenting amid ongoing legal issues.

The public is left to wonder how these developments will impact their family dynamics and the future of their respective careers.