A bitter legal dispute has arisen between Hollywood exes Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over their $500 million French winery. The conflict centers around a seemingly insignificant amount of 1 euro, which could have significant implications for the ownership of the estate.
The couple purchased the vineyard in 2008, with Pitt initially owning 60% and Jolie 40% of the property. However, just before their marriage in 2014, Pitt transferred an additional 10% to Jolie for a symbolic amount of 1 euro, making them equal 50/50 partners.
Following their divorce, Jolie sold her half of the vineyard to the Stoli Group, but Pitt's lawyers have contested the transaction, claiming that the 1 euro was never paid and that it did not reflect the fair market value of the property. The disputed shares are currently under review in escrow as the legal battle unfolds.
In a separate legal battle in California, Jolie has filed a motion seeking details of an alleged nondisclosure agreement that Pitt demanded, which she claims hindered the sale of her shares to him. Pitt, on the other hand, asserts that Jolie reneged on their buyout negotiations and sold her shares to Stoli without his consent.
The legal proceedings have also brought to light abuse allegations made by Jolie against Pitt, with claims of physical abuse towards her and their children. Pitt's representatives have refuted these allegations, stating that the nondisclosure clause was standard and that Jolie's attempts to divert attention from legal matters are unfounded.
As the legal saga continues, the fate of the French winery remains uncertain, with the 1 euro transaction at the center of a complex and contentious battle between the former celebrity couple.
