After nearly eight years of legal battles, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally settled their long and contentious divorce. This resolution came about amid the rising romantic connection between Pitt and his new girlfriend, jewelry designer, and businesswoman, Ines de Ramon.
Pitt, 61, and Jolie, 49, were embroiled in legal disputes since Jolie filed for divorce on September 19, 2016. The couple's split followed more than ten years of relationship and two years of marriage. Their divorce proceedings became notorious for their complexity, including allegations of domestic violence, bitter custody disputes concerning their six children, and contentious matters associated with their jointly owned French vineyard, Chateau Miraval.
The divorce settlement was officially signed on December 30, 2024, with insiders hinting strongly at how de Ramon influenced Pitt's decision to finally put the past behind him. According to sources, de Ramon, 34, has encouraged Pitt to reconcile this prolonged chapter of his life so they could move forward together.
"He was influenced by ines to finally settle," revealed an insider. "De Ramon wants to have a life together — with possibly children in the future — without the albatross of the eight-year War of the Roses." Such sentiments underlined the pressure Pitt felt, not only from the lengthy divorce saga but also due to his desire for stability and happiness.
Meanwhile, sources also confirmed de Ramon has been positively impactful on Pitt, supporting him through the struggles tied to his extended legal confrontations with Jolie. According to various reports, she has provided him with the perspective needed to initiate closure.
The vast media interest surrounding the couple’s divorce stems from their celebrity status and the highly publicized nature of their separation—marked by exceptional highs and lows. From the accusations levied against Pitt by Jolie, alleging instances of violence during family trips, to the extensive media scrutiny and speculation surrounding their children, the couple's legal wrangling enveloped both families and the broader entertainment industry. Despite the tumult, Jolie finally expressed relief upon the announcement of the settlement.
"Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over," said her lawyer, James Simon, indicating the toll the eight-year dispute took on her. He elaborated on how Jolie has focused on healing and seeking peace for herself and their children as they navigated the emotional terrain of their broken marriage.
The children from their union, which includes biological and adopted siblings alike, remain at the heart of this complex story. Maddox Chivan, Pax Thien, Zahara Marley, Shiloh Nouvel, and twins Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline add layers to the already complicated dynamics between Pitt and Jolie.
While the couple negotiated child custody arrangements primarily on joint terms initially, several disputes emerged. They agreed on significant custody matters, focusing on the children’s wellbeing amid their parents' tumultuous separation. Although Pitt appears to maintain close ties with his children, retreats from previous years showed he had yet to conquer full reconciliation.
Despite finally concluding the divorce, they still face unresolved issues surrounding Chateau Miraval, their jointly owned winery, which has spurred divergent opinions about asset management and ownership decisions. An open controversy surrounds hiring and business strategies deployed to facilitate the vineyard, hindering their path to total closure.
With the dust starting to settle on their protracted divorce, Brad Pitt is now leaning toward his relationship with de Ramon. The couple began seeing each other officially around November 2022, and their romance has steadily gained traction. Their red-carpet debut occurred at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, attracting significant media attention.
Meanwhile, de Ramon has largely maintained her privacy, allowing the intensity of their relationship to build away from the collective spotlight. With fluid conversations surrounding their future, many wonder whether marriage could also be on the cards. Reports suggest de Ramon is interested to start a family with Pitt, and her patience through his period of legal contention appears to have solidified their bond.
Yet, some sources convey differing views on the urgency of marriage, indicating Pitt might not be hastening toward the altar as some anticipate. With this celebrity couple, speculation and optimism abound as Pitt embarks on healing and renewed happiness with de Ramon. This new chapter begs the question of what lies next for him and what their future could hold together.
The public continues to watch, intrigued by the transformations each individual has made following one of Hollywood's most discussed separations, now partly quelled by the promise of new love.