The ongoing legal feud between Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt over their shared ownership of the Château Miraval winery has taken a new turn, with a recent court ruling giving Jolie a significant advantage.
On Monday, a judge instructed Pitt to present a set of documents that Jolie's legal team claims are crucial to their case.
According to Jolie's lawyer - Paul Murphy - the documents include "communications concerning abuse, lies to authorities, and years of cover-up" allegedly on Pitt's part.
These materials—comprising messages, emails, and written exchanges—are said to be vital evidence that could undermine Pitt's defense and strengthen Jolie's position.
In response, Pitt's legal team had previously argued against the release of these documents, dismissing Jolie’s demands as a "sensationalist fishing expedition" and describing the request as "wide-ranging and intrusive."
However, the judge’s ruling now forces Pitt to provide these materials, which, according to Murphy, may expose harmful actions against Jolie and their children.
Murphy further emphasised that Jolie never sought to prolong the legal conflict, asserting that she had already made efforts to settle the matter amicably.
"Angelina never wanted any of this," he stated. "She never pressed charges, she left all their properties, and she is the one who tried to sell him the business in the first place."
Despite these attempts at reconciliation, the battle continues, with Pitt maintaining control over the Miraval estate, which is renowned for its award-winning sparkling rosé.
Jolie’s legal team insists that Pitt has yet to be held accountable for his actions and is now pursuing a lawsuit that could prolong the conflict.
"His actions harmed Angelina and their children and are central to this case," Murphy added. "She wants this to end, the children want this to end, and Mr. Pitt should focus on healing their family, not pursuing lawsuits."
