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Wildfires Threaten Jolie & Pitt's French Chateau
1 Aug
Summary
- Wildfires are approaching the Jolie-Pitt Château Miraval estate in France.
- Jolie and Pitt are engaged in a protracted legal dispute over the winery.
- France is experiencing its most severe wildfire season in two decades.
The French estate Château Miraval, at the heart of a legal conflict between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is currently facing a wildfire threat. Aerial images show smoke from nearby fires approaching the sprawling property, though it has not yet been directly impacted. This event occurs during France's most severe wildfire season in two decades, prompting evacuations in other parts of the region.
The legal dispute over Château Miraval continues, with Jolie recently opposing Pitt's request for her financial records. She argues that Pitt mischaracterized her legal arguments concerning their financial separation. Jolie's legal team contends that her claims were about disentangling finances from an abusive ex-husband, not about financial distress.
This latest development adds to the long-running feud over the winery, which the former couple once co-owned. Pitt had sought to question members of the Stoli Group under oath regarding Jolie's 2021 sale of her stake. The legal battle began in February 2022 when Pitt sued Jolie over the sale, alleging it breached a prior agreement. Jolie later countersued, accusing Pitt of a "vindictive war" since their 2016 divorce filing. The former couple reached a divorce settlement in December 2024.
