Hollywood’s favorite former power couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, continue to wage a bitter legal battle over their once-idyllic French winery, Château Miraval. The legal feud, which began when Jolie sold her shares of the winery to Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of Stoli Group, in 2021, has only intensified their years-long divorce saga since their 2016 split. The latest twist in this high-stakes drama promises more fireworks than a summer blockbuster.
The NDA Showdown
In a move that has left many observers stunned, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge recently ruled in favor of Brad Pitt, demanding that Angelina Jolie hand over all non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) she has signed over the past eight years. This court order, detailed by Page Six, requires Jolie to deliver “all non-privileged documents in her possession, custody, or control that are responsive to” Pitt’s legal team within 30 days. This sweeping request could potentially drag her Hollywood career, brand partnerships, and even household staff into the spotlight.
The origins of this messy legal fight trace back to when Jolie and Pitt initially attempted to negotiate a deal for her to sell her share of Château Miraval to Pitt. However, negotiations hit a major roadblock when Pitt reportedly demanded that Jolie sign an NDA concerning the 2016 domestic violence allegations—an ask that Jolie flatly refused, leading to the deal’s collapse.
Jolie’s Legal Team Fires Back
Jolie’s legal team has not taken this latest court ruling lightly, labeling it as “expensive,” “wasteful,” “unreasonable,” and “abusive.” They argue that the request for NDAs is a blatant attempt by Pitt to divert attention from his own alleged misconduct. In a statement to Page Six, they declared, “Common NDAs are simply not comparable to Mr. Pitt’s last-second demand to try and cover up his personal misconduct. We are more than happy to turn them over and we are gratified that the Court acknowledged that the only potential relevance is to the unconscionability of Mr. Pitt’s conduct, a now confirmed key issue in this case.”
The statement further underscored Jolie’s frustration with the prolonged litigation, noting that the continuous false narratives harm their family and hinder their healing process.
The Battle Beyond Miraval
As if the Château Miraval dispute weren’t enough, Brad Pitt faces additional legal challenges. Tenute del Mondo is suing Pitt and his company, Mondo Bongo, accusing them of siphoning off Château Miraval’s funds for personal expenses. According to legal documents obtained by The Blast, the lawsuit alleges that Pitt diverted profits to his own entities, creating another layer of complexity to this tangled web of legal skirmishes.
The Road Ahead
For Pitt, this legal battle is far from over. The victory regarding the NDAs is just one step in a larger war that includes accusations of financial mismanagement and personal vendettas. For Jolie, the focus remains on pushing back against what she views as an attempt to sidestep addressing the real issues at hand—namely, the allegations of domestic violence and the broader implications for their family.
As this legal drama continues to unfold, it’s clear that the path to resolution is fraught with challenges. For movie lovers and fans of celebrity intrigue, the Jolie-Pitt saga is a gripping real-life soap opera that shows no signs of concluding anytime soon. Stay tuned, because if history is any indicator, the next chapter in the Château Miraval saga is likely to be just as explosive.
