An unexpected allegation has surfaced in the ongoing saga between former couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. As they continue their contentious custody dispute, Pitt has reportedly accused Jolie of secretly selling her share of their jointly owned French estate, Chateau Miraval, known for its esteemed winery.
Legal documents indicate that Pitt alleges Jolie sold her portion of the property, worth an estimated $30 million, without his knowledge or consent.
The once-married pair purchased the French estate in 2008. They have been embroiled in legal disputes over the property since their divorce in 2019. Upon their separation, they seemingly reached an amicable agreement about the estate, with Pitt holding a 68% majority stake. They acknowledged Pitt had invested significantly more time and resources into the project.
However, tensions arose in 2021 when it was announced that Jolie had sold a 50% stake to Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler, whom Pitt had previously rejected as a business partner. Surprisingly, Jolie’s agreed 38% stake transformed into 50% when she involved the third party and plans to sell her share to Pitt evaporated.
In court filings, there’s a claim that Jolie did not wish to sell any portion of the estate to Pitt despite the prior agreement. This development coincided with Pitt gaining joint custody of their six children, a decision subsequently overturned by a judge.
As the legal proceedings between Pitt and Jolie continue, more surprising revelations are expected to come to light. Pitt’s lawsuit, initiated in February 2022, appears to continue for the foreseeable future.
