In a heated legal conflict, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt find themselves back in court over their French winery, Château Miraval, reigniting tensions just weeks after finalizing their long divorce case. The couple, who ended their marriage in 2016 after over a decade together, have been embroiled in a protracted legal struggle concerning the ownership and sale of the winery. In January 2025, Jolie filed a response to a lawsuit Pitt initiated, with the disagreement stemming from allegations that Jolie violated an agreement regarding the sale of her 50% stake in the winery.
The origins of their dispute can be traced to an accusation made by Pitt, who claimed that Jolie flouted an agreement they supposedly made during their marriage, asserting that neither party could sell their shares without the other’s consent. However, in 2021, Jolie made the decision to sell her stake in Miraval, which had originally been a joint purchase by the couple. Pitt then offered Jolie $55.4 million for her stake, presenting a lump sum of $46 million complemented by an additional $8.5 million in installments. This proposed deal ultimately fell apart when Jolie rejected it and chose instead to sell her interest to a different company, Stoli, for $64 million.
Following this turn of events, Pitt filed a lawsuit to annul the sale, claiming that the new owners attempted a hostile takeover. The new ownership firmly denied these allegations and subsequently filed a countersuit against Pitt, accusing him of misusing company funds. In the face of these disputes, Pitt denied any wrongdoing, seeking to clarify the complex web of accusations surrounding their legal battle.
Upon responding to Pitt’s lawsuit, Angelina Jolie denied all of his charges. Her legal representative stated that Jolie had made an offer to sell her half-interest in Château Miraval to Pitt. As part of that agreement, a common non-disparagement clause was incorporated, which was designed to protect the business reputation of Miraval’s wine label. Jolie’s stance is that had the sale proceeded without incident, their current legal entanglements would not have emerged.
However, complications arose when, at the last moment, Pitt withdrew from the agreement to acquire Jolie’s stake, leading to its collapse. Jolie alleges that Pitt’s decision was influenced by documents she had publicly filed in 2021, where she had made allegations of domestic violence against him. These documents, originally sealed, were later disclosed, intensifying the emotional stakes of their conflict. Pitt’s legal team contends he accepted responsibility for his past behavior, but Jolie claims that Pitt sought a more encompassing non-disparagement clause to shield himself from public scrutiny related to her allegations.
Throughout the proceedings, Jolie has articulated that Pitt’s current actions, which include his refusal to adhere to her previous terms, have generated unnecessary stress for her and their children. Jolie notes that Pitt prioritizes his career over the well-being of their family, an assertion that adds another layer of complexity to an already intricate legal situation.
The court case rages on, with both sides steadfastly denying any wrongdoing and each party striving for a favorable resolution. The outcome of this latest chapter in the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie winery legal battle remains uncertain, but it seems clear that the personal and professional ramifications for both actors are profound.