Brad Pitt Reveals Angelina Jolie’s Lucrative Winery Offer
In a stunning revelation, Brad Pitt has disclosed the hefty sum his ex-wife Angelina Jolie was offered to relinquish her share in their co-owned winery, Château Miraval. According to legal documents, Jolie was presented with an impressive eight-figure offer that ultimately highlights the complexities surrounding their ongoing legal battle.
Pitt, now 60, and Jolie, 49, initially invested in the French winery back in 2008, aspiring to create a thriving family business. However, following their tumultuous divorce filed in 2016, discussions about Jolie’s exit from the partnership took center stage. As court filings show, negotiations between the former couple progressed sporadically until January 2021. Pitt’s legal team eventually put a sizable offer of $54.4 million on the table to acquire Jolie’s stake in Miraval.
The proposed arrangement outlined an extensive payment plan over six years, beginning with an upfront payment of $46 million and an additional $8.5 million to follow in installments. However, accusations arose when Pitt alleged that Jolie withdrew from the deal, using concerns about a non-disparagement clause as a cover. His legal representatives claimed that, in reality, Jolie had simultaneously engaged with a third party, the Stoli Group, owned by Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler, leading to a competing offer.
Making matters more complicated, Jolie ended up securing an astounding $64 million from Stoli for her stake, which allegedly violated their agreements, according to Pitt’s lawsuit. In the legal dispute, Pitt contended that Jolie required his consent before proceeding with any third-party sale and accused Shefler and Stoli of attempting a hostile takeover of their business.
In response, Jolie countered Pitt’s claims, alleging that he had misused Miraval’s assets for personal projects. Reports suggest that on January 21, 2021, Jolie expressed her intent to dissociate from their business collaboration, detailing her need to step away due to ongoing discord and decisions made without her input.
Jolie articulated her struggles in an email to Pitt, stating that despite her efforts to keep the business relationship positive for the sake of their family, she could no longer participate. She conveyed her dissatisfaction with the direction of the business, especially regarding imagery used for promotion that brought back painful memories.
This legal tug-of-war unfolds as Jolie also dismissed a lawsuit against the FBI over its investigation into an alleged incident in 2016 involving Pitt. She had made claims about physical altercations during a family flight, which led to inquiries by both the FBI and child welfare services, but no charges were filed.
Pitt has consistently denied allegations of abuse, calling them “completely untrue.” As this legal drama continues to unfold, the details surrounding their financial and personal disputes remain captivating for fans and followers.
Stay tuned for updates on this evolving story.