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International Business Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Angelina Jolie - Brad Pitt Legal Battle Heats Up; F1 Actor Files New Court Documents
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who were once the most loved pair in Hollywood, have topped the headlines again because of their legal battle. Nearly 11 years after the couple announced their divorce, they are yet to stop fighting over their jointly-owned property -- the French winery, Chateau Miraval in Tenute del Mondo. It seems there is no end to the legal battle between the Mr & Mrs Smith stars, who were once Hollywood's golden couple. Pitt reportedly filed new court documents in the Superior Court of California, demanding private communications from the Maria star. The F1 actor, 61, made an attempt to depose Alexey Oliynik with the help of his new court documents. The actor claimed that Oliynik, who works for Stoli Group, had firsthand knowledge about the French winery's sale by his ex-wife. The winery in Tenute del Mondo is part of the wine division of the Stoli Group. Angelina Jolie - Brad Pitt Legal Battle Heats Up In his new court documents, Pitt claimed that Oliynik refused to appear for deposition or turn over relevant documents. The actor stated that Oliynik refused to cooperate, arguing that no one could force him to do so because he is a resident of Switzerland. "These requests go directly to key allegations about Pitt's objections to the sale easily meet the standard for discoverability given Pitt's allegations that Jolie acted with malice in selling to Stoli, a counterparty she knew Pitt opposed," Pitt stated in his new court documents. The F1 actor filed a case against his former partner in February 2022, alleging that she had made a sale of the winery despite their prior agreement that neither of them would do so without the other person's approval. In response, Jolie filed a countersuit seven months later, claiming that her ex-husband had been "waging a vindictive war against" her ever since she filed for divorce in 2016. The Girl, Interrupted Oscar winner's legal team said in court documents that her ex-husband's objection to the winery sale is due to her refusal to sign a non-disclosure agreement. The agreement, according to her legal team, is "designed to force her silence about his abuse and cover-up". The abuse refers to the former couple's private jet flight in 2016, in which the actor allegedly abused his family both verbally and physically. Jolie and Pitt separated in 2016 after being together for 14 years. The couple share six children -- Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 16 -- in their 12 years together and two years of marriage.
Courier-Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Courier-Mail
Why Brad Pitt wants to get his hands on ex Angelina Jolie's private messages
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. 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
Sky News AU
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Brad Pitt wants to get his hands on ex Angelina Jolie's private messages ahead of trial over Château Miraval winery
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 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, the 'Maleficent' star 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. 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 breakup 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.' Originally published as Brad Pitt wants to get his hands on ex Angelina Jolie's private messages ahead of trial over Château Miraval winery
