Angelina Jolie’s recent court filings have cast a stark light on her tumultuous relationship with Brad Pitt, tracing the roots of their discord back to alleged abusive incidents prior to their highly publicized 2016 plane altercation. Amidst the legal tussle over their French winery, Château Miraval, Jolie’s legal team asserts that Pitt’s abusive behavior not only targeted her but also extended to their children during the notorious flight incident, prompting Jolie’s decision to file for divorce.
The legal documents, part of the couple’s bitter dispute over the winery’s ownership, suggest Pitt’s reluctance to allow Jolie to sell her share without binding her to a comprehensive non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Jolie’s lawyers argue this demand stems from Pitt’s fear of public exposure of his alleged misconduct, evidenced during their separate custody battle.
Conversely, Pitt’s associates defend the custody trial’s outcome, which granted him shared custody, and contest the portrayal of the NDA as anything but a standard business precaution. They counter Jolie’s claims by suggesting she initially proposed a more extensive non-disparagement clause, later tailored by Pitt’s team to safeguard the business while not restricting Jolie’s speech in divorce or custody proceedings.
This legal quagmire highlights a deeper narrative of control, silence, and the struggle to navigate the aftermath of a fractured relationship in the public eye. As both parties prepare for the possibility of a trial, the ensuing revelations promise to further unravel the complex tapestry of their once-celebrated union.
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