Legal Costs: Over 2 Million USD Spent by Jolie and Pitt
Legal Costs: Over 2 Million USD Spent by Jolie and Pitt
In their long and drawn-out legal battle, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have spent more than 2 million USD just on legal costs. A significant portion of this amount was allocated to hiring high-profile lawyers, specialized consultants, and covering the complex legal procedures associated with their shared assets. One of the most contentious issues arose when Angelina Jolie decided to sell her stake in the Château Miraval winery to the Stoli Group without obtaining Brad Pitt’s consent. This move led to numerous lawsuits that dragged on for months, resulting in a significant loss of both profits and the brand value that the winery had previously built up.
Financial Impact on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s Careers
Financially, Brad Pitt found himself at a disadvantage as he had to put many of his ongoing and upcoming major film projects on hold in order to focus his efforts on resolving the legal disputes. This disruption has caused delays in his career and potentially missed opportunities.
On the other hand, Angelina Jolie continued to thrive in her artistic career, maintaining her strong presence in Hollywood. She starred in a variety of high-profile films and earned a significant income from her acting roles. Her performance in a recent biographical film about the legendary singer Maria Callas was widely praised and earned her around 33 million USD.
Custody Battle and Public Reactions
In addition to the financial strain, Angelina Jolie also faced significant public backlash during the custody battle for their six children. While she ultimately won custody of all of them, she was heavily criticized for involving the children in the legal proceedings, a move that many believed to be unfair to the children.
Some of the children, notably Pax Thien, testified against Brad Pitt and supported their mother in the legal case, which made the situation even more complex. This decision to have the children take sides not only caused harm to Jolie’s image in the eyes of the public but also triggered a strong reaction from critics who felt that her handling of the family dynamics was inappropriate.
The 2016 Altercation and Lawsuit Against the FBI
Further complicating the situation, during the ongoing dispute over the Château Miraval estate, Angelina Jolie revisited an incident from 2016 when there was an altercation on a flight from France to the United States. In response to what she considered an unresolved issue, she decided to sue the FBI, accusing them of failing to hold Brad Pitt accountable for the altercation.
However, the lawsuit was dismissed due to a lack of sufficient evidence, which only fueled further speculation that Angelina Jolie might be intentionally dragging out the litigation. Many believe that her strategy was to create additional legal obstacles in an attempt to hurt Brad Pitt’s reputation and prolong the process. This move sparked widespread debate about whether Jolie was genuinely seeking justice or using the legal system as a tool to disadvantage her ex-husband.
