Angelina Jolie has made shocking allegations against her ex-husband Brad Pitt, claiming that his physical abuse towards her began well before the 2016 plane incident that led to their divorce. According to legal documents obtained by Page Six, Jolie's legal team revealed that Pitt allegedly refused to allow her to sell her portion of their Chateau Miraval French winery unless she signed a restrictive non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
The documents state that Pitt's history of physical abuse towards Jolie started before the 2016 plane trip from France to Los Angeles, where he allegedly turned his abuse towards their children for the first time, prompting Jolie to leave him immediately. The proposed NDA by Pitt would cover his personal misconduct, including the alleged abuse, in an attempt to silence Jolie from speaking out.
Jolie's lawyers also claimed that Pitt wanted her to sign the NDA after discovering that she had submitted sealed documents in 2021 to help settle their child custody dispute. Pitt allegedly backed out of purchasing Jolie's shares of the winery out of fear that the sealed documents could become public, leading to a legal dispute between the former couple.
The filing also mentioned that Jolie never pressed charges against Pitt because she believed it was best for him to take responsibility and help the family recover from the trauma he caused. Pitt's representatives were not immediately available for comment, but a source familiar with the actor dismissed Jolie's claims as attempts to distract from legal losses.
Previous documents revealed that Pitt accused Jolie of selling her shares of Château Miraval out of spite after he was granted joint custody of their children, a decision that was later overturned. The former couple, who purchased the vineyard together in 2008, are also in a custody battle over their six children.
Despite their legal disputes, the property continues to operate as a vineyard known for its award-winning sparkling rosé wine. The ongoing legal battle between Jolie and Pitt highlights the complexities of their high-profile divorce and custody arrangements.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
