Why Brad Pitt wants to get his hands on ex Angelina Jolie's private messages
Brad Pitt filed a motion to gain access to his ex-wife Angelina Jolie's private messages ahead of the former couple's trial over French winery Château Miraval.
According to legal documents obtained by Page Six, the F1 star is asking the court to compel Alexei Oliynik of Stoli Group to release his communications with the Tomb Raider actress and sit for a deposition.
Pitt claims in the documents filed in June that he 'attempted to meet and confer' with Oliynik regarding the legal matter but so far has been unable to make any progress.
Pitt alleges that Oliynik, a Switzerland native, has 'refused' to comply with the legal process based on Switzerland's 'authority that foreign nationals cannot be made to travel to California for deposition.'
The pair split in 2016. Picture: Mark Ralston/AFP
The actor's attorneys argue that the case law Oliynik referenced 'has no application' in this case because Pitt is asking for a 'remote deposition to occur in Oliynik's country of residence.'
Jolie, 50, and Pitt, 61, purchased the winery together during their relationship.
After the exes called it quits, Jolie sold her stake — which Pitt claimed was a 'vindictive' attempt to get back at him during their bitter divorce.
Pitt has opposed the sale and sued his now-ex wife over the issue in 2022.
In the June 30 filing, Pitt alleges Oliynik was 'acting at the direction of his boss, Stoli chief Yuri Shefler' as the 'key operative' behind the purchase, making him 'unquestionably one of this lawsuit's most important witnesses.'
The judge has yet to rule on the matter.
A source familiar with Pitt's legal situation exclusively tells Page Six the filing is 'not just about Alexei [Oliynik], it's about Stoli [Group] as a whole.'
The insider added that Pitt's hand 'has been forced.'
'Stoli has consistently chosen to avoid or challenge evidentiary court rulings,' said a second source. 'They've been failing to comply with the typical legal process.'
A trial date has yet to be set for the exes' dispute over the winery.
Reps for Pitt, Jolie and Stoli Group did not immediately respond to Page Six's requests for comment.
An aerial view shows the Chateau Miraval. Picture: Michel Gangne/AFP
Pitt and Jolie began dating in 2004. They eventually married 10 years later.
However, they called it quits in 2016 after two years of marriage.
The two stars finally reached a divorce settlement in December 2024 after a lengthy eight-year legal battle.
Pitt — who is now in a relationship with Ines de Ramon — still has regrets about his messy break-up from Jolie, which 'turned the kids against him.'
The Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-stars share six children: Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and 16-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox.
His 'biggest regret is he can't repair this,' a source told Us Weekly earlier this month. 'The case is over but there are no winners.
'To have that behind him is a relief. But on the other hand, it's been hard for him because he doesn't have a great relationship with his kids.'
This article originally appeared in Page Six and was reproduced with permission.
Originally published as Why Brad Pitt wants to get his hands on ex Angelina Jolie's private messages
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Courier-Mail
12 minutes ago
- Courier-Mail
Leap To Fame races to Inter Dominion glory
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. CHAMPION rival driver Luke McCarthy hailed Leap To Fame the greatest pacer he had seen after the Queensland champion romped his way to a second record-breaking Inter Dominion pacing final win at Albion Park on Saturday night. In front of a packed and one-eyed local crowd, Leap To Fame romped away for his 22nd successive win at his home track and his 56th win from just 69 lifetime starts. The $540,000 first prize also made him the all-time richest pacer in this part of the world with $4,630,884 – surpassing another great Queenslander, Blacks A Fake's $4,575,438 stakes tally. McCarthy, who finished fourth on defending Inter Dominion champion Don Hugo, said: 'He's amazing. He's not just the greatest stayer we've seen, he's the best horse full stop.' • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Leap To Fame has now contested seven Inter Dominion races, five heats and two finals, and won them all. He started the shortest priced favourite ($1.22) since the Inter Dominion began in 1936 and, after being crossed at the start, worked around to take the lead and was never in danger. 'This time it's more of a relief, the expectation was just so huge,' trainer-driver Grant Dixon said. 'We had a little scare during the week. He bucked and knocked his leg, which he's never done, but thankfully it wasn't anything serious.' Leap To Fame became just the eighth pacer to win multiple Inter Dominion finals and owners Kevin and Kay Seymour hinted strongly at chasing a third crown, which only three other pacers have done (Blacks A Fake, Im Themightyquinn and Our Sir Vancelot). 'The big studs have been coming hard at us to retire him, but we'll hold off for at least another year,' Kevin Seymour said. 'We've been in the game over 50 years and this is the horse we've dreamt of getting … Kay won't let me retire him, at least not for a while yet. 'It's important everyone understands the huge role Grant and Trista Dixon have played in making this horse.' In typical Seymour fashion, he said the winning trophy would go to Albion Park track photographer, Dan Costello, who is facing a huge battle with cancer. 'Dan's one of nature's gentlemen and is going through a really hard time. I'd love him to have the trophy and Kay and I will donate $100,000 of the prize money towards Dan's medical bills,' he said. Leap To Fame will have a break before aiming at another first, victory in NZ's most iconic race of any code, the NZ Cup at Addington in Christchurch in November. Earlier, star Victorian trotter Arcee Phoenix smashed through the $1 million prize money barrier with an emotion-charged $500,000 Inter Dominion trotting final win. Arcee Phoenix wins the Inter Dominion Trotting Grand Final Picture: Dan Costello Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio praised his late father-in-law, Dr Alistair McLean, for his guidance with Arcee Phoenix as a talented but raw youngster. 'Without him, this horse may well not have raced at all and now he's here as a six-year-old winning the Inter Dominion,' Svanosio said. 'There's lots of feelings at the moments, emotional, excitement and just relief after such a big build-up … we did it.' Arcee Phoenix became just the fifth Aussie-trained trotter to bank over a million with first prize taking him to $1,016,280. · Adam Hamilton is a paid contributor writing on harness racing for News Corp. PHOTOS: Dan Costello Originally published as Superstar pacer Leap To Fame streaks to effortless Inter Dominion victory
Herald Sun
13 minutes ago
- Herald Sun
Leap To Fame races to Inter Dominion glory
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. CHAMPION rival driver Luke McCarthy hailed Leap To Fame the greatest pacer he had seen after the Queensland champion romped his way to a second record-breaking Inter Dominion pacing final win at Albion Park on Saturday night. In front of a packed and one-eyed local crowd, Leap To Fame romped away for his 22nd successive win at his home track and his 56th win from just 69 lifetime starts. The $540,000 first prize also made him the all-time richest pacer in this part of the world with $4,630,884 – surpassing another great Queenslander, Blacks A Fake's $4,575,438 stakes tally. McCarthy, who finished fourth on defending Inter Dominion champion Don Hugo, said: 'He's amazing. He's not just the greatest stayer we've seen, he's the best horse full stop.' • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Leap To Fame has now contested seven Inter Dominion races, five heats and two finals, and won them all. He started the shortest priced favourite ($1.22) since the Inter Dominion began in 1936 and, after being crossed at the start, worked around to take the lead and was never in danger. 'This time it's more of a relief, the expectation was just so huge,' trainer-driver Grant Dixon said. 'We had a little scare during the week. He bucked and knocked his leg, which he's never done, but thankfully it wasn't anything serious.' Leap To Fame became just the eighth pacer to win multiple Inter Dominion finals and owners Kevin and Kay Seymour hinted strongly at chasing a third crown, which only three other pacers have done (Blacks A Fake, Im Themightyquinn and Our Sir Vancelot). 'The big studs have been coming hard at us to retire him, but we'll hold off for at least another year,' Kevin Seymour said. 'We've been in the game over 50 years and this is the horse we've dreamt of getting … Kay won't let me retire him, at least not for a while yet. 'It's important everyone understands the huge role Grant and Trista Dixon have played in making this horse.' In typical Seymour fashion, he said the winning trophy would go to Albion Park track photographer, Dan Costello, who is facing a huge battle with cancer. 'Dan's one of nature's gentlemen and is going through a really hard time. I'd love him to have the trophy and Kay and I will donate $100,000 of the prize money towards Dan's medical bills,' he said. Leap To Fame will have a break before aiming at another first, victory in NZ's most iconic race of any code, the NZ Cup at Addington in Christchurch in November. Earlier, star Victorian trotter Arcee Phoenix smashed through the $1 million prize money barrier with an emotion-charged $500,000 Inter Dominion trotting final win. Arcee Phoenix wins the Inter Dominion Trotting Grand Final Picture: Dan Costello Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio praised his late father-in-law, Dr Alistair McLean, for his guidance with Arcee Phoenix as a talented but raw youngster. 'Without him, this horse may well not have raced at all and now he's here as a six-year-old winning the Inter Dominion,' Svanosio said. 'There's lots of feelings at the moments, emotional, excitement and just relief after such a big build-up … we did it.' Arcee Phoenix became just the fifth Aussie-trained trotter to bank over a million with first prize taking him to $1,016,280. · Adam Hamilton is a paid contributor writing on harness racing for News Corp. PHOTOS: Dan Costello Originally published as Superstar pacer Leap To Fame streaks to effortless Inter Dominion victory
Courier-Mail
8 hours ago
- Courier-Mail
Urgent search for three children missing from Gold Coast
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News. Police are seeking urgent assistance to locate three children reported missing from the Gold Coast since Friday. Initial information suggested a 10-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy were last seen near Mirambeena Drive in Pimpama around 8.50am, a police spokesman said, They were believed to be with a woman and baby known to them. 'They are travelling in a white Nissan X-Trail with Queensland registration 992XPS and may be in the Tenterfield area in New South Wales,' a spokesman said. 'Family and police are concerned for their welfare due to their young age.' An amber alert has not been issued but police said they held concerns for children. The girl is described as caucasian with short brown hair and brown eyes. The boy is described as caucasian, with brown hair and brown eyes. The baby is described as caucasian. The woman is described as caucasian, with dark brown hair and eyes. Anyone who may have sighted them or the vehicle is urged to contact police.
