Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's decade-long legal conflict over Château Miraval has entered a new phase, even as sources suggest the actress is seeking a truce following years of litigation that have outlasted their marriage.
A judge recently ordered Jolie to turn over previously undisclosed emails and text messages related to her 2022 sale of her stake in the French winery to a unit of the Stoli Group. The ruling marks a procedural win for Pitt, who has argued that Jolie sold her interest without his approval and in violation of prior agreements governing the property.
Jolie's legal team has moved swiftly to challenge the order, calling it unfair and raising concerns about privilege. They have confirmed plans to appeal, meaning the question of whether Pitt ultimately receives the communications remains unsettled.
The Miraval dispute traces back to a vineyard the couple purchased in Provence during their relationship and where they married in 2014. Following their separation, Jolie sold her share in 2022. Pitt has maintained that the transaction was conducted unilaterally and without consent, triggering a series of lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions.
The litigation has continued even after their divorce was finalized in December 2024. The winery has become the central financial and symbolic battleground in what has otherwise been a broad unraveling of a once highly public partnership.
According to an insider cited by Reality Tea, Jolie now wants to "put this whole thing to bed," with the source adding that "ten years of fighting is long enough." The suggestion that 2026 could mark a turning point has circulated in entertainment media, though neither Jolie nor Pitt has publicly indicated that a settlement is imminent.
The timing is notable. The couple's youngest children, twins, turn 18 this summer, altering the legal framework governing custody and family court oversight. With the children reaching adulthood, some of the issues previously before the court fall outside its jurisdiction, potentially clearing procedural obstacles to a broader financial resolution.
Still, recent filings suggest neither side is retreating. Pitt's legal team sought access to communications they believe could clarify what Jolie knew and when she knew it regarding the Stoli sale. The judge granted that request, strengthening Pitt's position in the near term.
Jolie's appeal underscores that the battle over discovery-often decisive in high-stakes civil litigation-is far from over. Her lawyers are challenging the scope and relevance of the requested material, arguing that the ruling overreaches.
Professionally, both actors are navigating active careers. Jolie has recently been engaged in awards-season press tied to her portrayal of Maria Callas, while Pitt remains attached to producing ventures and a forthcoming Formula One film project. Yet the Miraval litigation continues to command legal resources and public attention.
