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Jolie Refused Alimony to "Calm" Pitt After Divorce, Accuses Him of Coercive Demands
9 Oct
Summary
- Jolie left Pitt's homes without compensation, hoping it would "calm" him
- Jolie asked Pitt to loan her money to buy a new home, which he agreed to
- Jolie rejected Pitt's demand for a non-disclosure agreement, leading to deal falling apart
In October 2025, Angelina Jolie filed court documents detailing the aftermath of her split from Brad Pitt in 2017. Jolie revealed that upon filing for divorce, she left Pitt in control of their family homes in Los Angeles and at Miraval, their French winery, without compensation, hoping it would "make him calmer" during the difficult and traumatic period.
Jolie explained that she was not in a position to buy a new home outright for herself and their children, so she asked Pitt to loan her the money, which he agreed to do with interest. However, Jolie said that in 2021, after she brought up alleged domestic violence in their separate divorce case, Pitt backed out of the deal and demanded she sign a non-disclosure agreement covering personal and business matters.
Jolie adamantly opposed Pitt's request, stating that as the mother of their children and an advocate for victims of violence, she found his demand "extremely painful." She ultimately rejected the NDA, and the deal fell apart. Jolie claimed she then told Pitt she was selling her stake in Miraval to a company named Stoli, sparking the current legal battle.
