Jolie-Pitt Family Feud: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Clash Over French Vineyard

Legal battle escalates as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt wage a war of words over the sale of their French vineyard stakes to a Russian oligarch.

The ongoing feud between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt has taken a dramatic new turn, with the former couple now embroiled in a legal battle over the sale of their French vineyard. According to legal experts May Mailman and Bryan Rotella, the dispute stems from Pitt's alleged unilateral sale of his stake in Château Miraval to a Russian oligarch, Yuri Shefler, without Jolie's consent.

Jolie's legal team has filed a lawsuit, accusing Pitt of "fraudulent transfer" and breaching their mutual agreement to retain equal ownership of the vineyard. They argue that Pitt violated their verbal contract, which prohibited either party from selling their shares without the other's consent.

Jolie-Pitt Family Feud: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Clash Over French Vineyard

In response, Pitt's legal counsel has filed a countersuit, alleging that Jolie has made defamatory and false statements about him in an attempt to damage his reputation. Pitt contends that he acted in good faith and had the legal right to sell his stake without Jolie's approval.

Legal experts have highlighted the complex nature of the case, given the absence of a written agreement between the former couple. According to Mailman and Rotella, the outcome will hinge on the strength of Jolie's evidence proving Pitt's intent to deceive her and the validity of their alleged verbal contract.

Jolie-Pitt Family Feud: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Clash Over French Vineyard

The vineyard dispute has further strained the already fractured relationship between Jolie and Pitt. The former Hollywood power couple, once known for their whirlwind romance and extensive family, has been engaged in a bitter custody battle since their separation in 2016.

Amidst the legal turmoil, Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne made headlines at the Tony Awards. Jolie walked the red carpet with Vivienne, who was credited as simply "Vivienne Jolie" in the playbill for "The Outsiders," sparking speculation about possible name changes for the Jolie-Pitt children.

Jolie-Pitt Family Feud: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Clash Over French Vineyard

Recently, Jolie's eldest daughter, Shiloh, filed legal documents to remove the Pitt surname from her name. This move has raised eyebrows and ignited further rumors of alienation between Pitt and his children.

According to sources close to the family, Pitt's relationship with his children has been fractured since the divorce proceedings began. Jolie reportedly cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and sought sole custody of all six children.

Jolie-Pitt Family Feud: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Clash Over French Vineyard

In May 2021, a private judge ruled that Pitt and Jolie would share custody of their children on a 50/50 basis. However, the ongoing legal battles and family drama continue to overshadow their shared parenting responsibilities.

In a recent interview, Jolie revealed that her decision to produce "The Outsiders" musical was largely driven by her daughter Vivienne's passion for theater. Jolie explained that Vivienne's connection to the play's themes of identity and belonging resonated deeply with her as a mother.

Jolie-Pitt Family Feud: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Clash Over French Vineyard