Angelina Jolie has made startling allegations against her ex-husband, Brad Pitt, asserting that instances of abuse were not confined to their turbulent relationship but extended to their children as well.
In a recent filing with the Los Angeles Superior Court, the 'Maleficent' actress disclosed that Brad Pitt allegedly subjected her and their children to physical abuse prior to their highly publicized divorce in 2016. Jolie's legal team contends that Pitt's history of abuse predates the widely reported incident aboard a plane in September 2016.
The court documents further reveal that Pitt purportedly sought to silence Jolie by demanding she sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as a condition for selling her shares in their winery. Failure to comply with this demand effectively halted Jolie's efforts to divest her interest in the business.
Additionally, Jolie's attorneys assert that Pitt's insistence on the NDA stemmed from her submission of evidence during their contentious custody battle, indicating his desire to suppress potentially damaging information.
Despite the severity of the allegations, Jolie chose not to pursue legal action against her former 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' co-star. Instead, she urged Pitt to acknowledge his actions and facilitate the family's recovery from the trauma inflicted upon them.
While details surrounding the alleged abuse prior to 2016 remain undisclosed, Jolie's legal team emphasizes the urgency of addressing Pitt's behavior.
In response to Jolie's claims, a representative for Pitt issued a statement to CNN, acknowledging his accountability for past actions but denying any involvement in unsubstantiated allegations.
The legal dispute between the former couple escalated further in 2022 when Pitt initiated legal proceedings against Jolie for violating an agreement regarding the sale of her stake in their winery without his consent.
Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016, culminating in a joint custody arrangement established in 2021. The couple shares six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.
The unfolding legal battle underscores the complex dynamics of their relationship and the enduring impact on their family.
