Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie‘s love story followed by the explosive divorce that is still underway is one of the entertainment industry’s most dramatic stories. The bitter divorce battle between the two has gone beyond just child custody and alimony. It has expanded to the massive wealth that both superstars once shared collectively.
As the proceedings progress, Brad Pitt is fighting to claim his stake in the Chateau Miraval winery which he shared with ex-wife Angelina Jolie. But there’s one more person involved other than just the former husband and wife. Here’s what’s happening.
Related: Brad Pitt Reveals The Bad Habit He Ditched During The Pandemic
Brad Pitt Is “Defending His Own People, Principles And Truth” Amid Battle With Angelina Jolie
As his divorce proceedings with Angelina Jolie continue, Brad Pitt has reportedly launched a legal battle against Russian entrepreneur Yuri Shefle who acquired Jolie’s share in 2021. Pitt has accused the big-shot businessman of bullying tactics.
The dispute originally began after Jolie sold her 50 percent stake in the business as the two separated. Pitt then went on to sue her in February 2022 for breach of promise, alleging that she violated an agreement to offer him first refusal. In response, Jolie’s former investment company Nouvel filed a cross-complaint of $350 million, accusing Pitt of years of “pugnacious” behavior.
According to a source, Pitt has spent an estimated $10 million on legal fees thus far. “Pitt is believed to have spent an estimated $10million so far on lawyer’s fees. But that is not money wasted, he believes,” a source close to the actor was quoted as saying by Page Six.
“This is all about standing up to bullies and defending his own people, principles and the truth. Brad is standing firm for what he believes in,” he added.
Reports suggest that Brad Pitt has also claimed that he was “ultimately threatened” by the tycoon. “Shefler personally took action to foster his supposed partnership with Pitt after the transaction closed,” the court filing in the matter reads.
“Writing Pitt repeatedly to bully him into going along. Since acquiring Nouvel, Shefler has suggested a meeting between himself and Pitt to ‘discuss the way forward. At times, Shefler expressed his fervent desire to work with Pitt. At others, he threatened Pitt based on drummed-up charges of mismanagement at Miraval,” it adds.
In case you missed it: Tom Cruise And Brad Pitt Might Come Together For Quentin Tarantino’s Last Film ‘The Movie Critic’ After Years Of Rivalry
Brad Pitt Struggles With Family Dynamics With Children, Is Waiting To Introduce His New Girlfriend
However, Brad Pitt has recently been returned 10 percent of Shefle’s shares, and he is now the majority shareholder once again.
Pitt and Jolie purchased the vineyard in 2008, which spans 1,300 acres and boasts luxurious amenities including a pine forest, a lake, a moat, and a Romanesque chapel where the couple tied the knot in 2014.
Meanwhile, both Pitt and Jolie have seemingly moved on from the divorce and are busy with their own lives. Brad Pitt is navigating his personal life delicately as he moves on with his new girlfriend, Ines de Ramon.
The former couple shares six children, and Pitt is reportedly keen to introduce his new partner to his children. He has however not taken the step yet as his children reportedly have some bitter feelings for him.
You might also like to read:
