Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt, aged 60, and his partner, jewelry executive Ines de Ramon, 34, have recently escalated their relationship by deciding to cohabit, marking a significant development since they were first linked romantically in November 2022. The couple's decision to share a living space emerges amidst Pitt's ongoing and tumultuous divorce proceedings with former spouse Angelina Jolie.
Sources close to de Ramon divulged that the move into Pitt's residence is a fresh development, with de Ramon maintaining ownership of her own property. "They are going very strong and she is happier than ever," an insider shared with PEOPLE, underscoring the positive trajectory of their relationship.
The progression of their relationship was further highlighted by de Ramon's presence at a low-key gathering in Paris last December, celebrating Pitt's milestone 60th birthday alongside his close acquaintances. Despite their increasing public appearances together, including a recent attendance at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the couple has yet to formally appear together on a red carpet.
At the film festival, Pitt and de Ramon were seen enjoying the event side by side, notably behind actor Bradley Cooper, a friend whom Pitt was there to honor. Photos captured from the event showcased the couple's comfortable and intimate interactions, with Pitt seen whispering to a smiling de Ramon during the proceedings, as reported by HELLO!
This domestic development comes as Pitt continues to navigate the complexities of his legal separation from Jolie, with whom he shares six children. The former couple has been embroiled in a legal battle since Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, citing an altercation on a private plane that led to an investigation, though no charges were filed against Pitt.
Simultaneously, Pitt has been reevaluating his living arrangements, recently selling the expansive Los Feliz estate he had owned for nearly three decades and where he and Jolie raised their children. The decision to sell the 1.9-acre compound, which Pitt had expanded over the years to include various amenities, was driven by his desire for a smaller property within the Los Angeles area.
De Ramon, for her part, comes from a previous marriage to "The Vampire Diaries" star Paul Wesley, with their separation occurring quietly in 2022 after three years of marriage.
As Pitt and de Ramon navigate this new chapter in their lives together, their relationship continues to captivate public interest, juxtaposing their burgeoning partnership against the backdrop of Pitt's ongoing legal and personal challenges stemming from his previous marriage.
