Back at it. Brad Pitt is suing ex-wife Angelina Jolie for allegedly selling her stake in Château Miraval behind his back.The Ocean’s Eleven star, 58, claimed in court documents obtained by Us Weekly that the Maleficent actress, 46, sold her interest in the winery to a third party without his knowledge or consent.
He allegedly discovered the transaction in October 2021. Pitt further accused Jolie of attempting to gain profits that she did not earn and breaching their initial agreement to only sell their stakes with mutual consent.The Eternals star allegedly stopped contributing to the Château Miraval loan in 2013, while the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor continued to put money into the business.
He also claimed that he dedicated time to the winery, making it profitable for the first time since they purchased it in 2008.
They bought Château Miraval for €25 million, with Pitt and Jolie contributing 60 percent and 40 percent, respectively.Pitt is asking for the sale of Jolie’s shares to be voided and to receive damages.“Unfortunately, this is another example of the same person disregarding her legal and ethical obligations,” a source close to the situation tells Us. “In doing so, she has violated the rights of the only person who poured money and sweat equity into the success of the business by purporting to sell both the business and family home to a third-party competitor.
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