Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were embroiled in a multi-faceted, bitter divorce for nearly a decade, and one of the mini lawsuits embedded in their war was over their French vineyard, Château Miraval. Although it’s not really theirs anymore. Angelina Jolie sold her shares of Château Mirval to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler in 2021, which Brad Pitt claims was unlawful. That case hasn’t bene put to rest yet, but Jolie just revealed that she and her children haven’t set foot on the property since the divorce—it’s just too “painful.” Keep reading for more information.
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Angelina Jolie & Kids Haven't Returned To Miraval
In court documents obtained by People, Jolie wrote that she left Pitt "control (and full residency) of our family homes in Los Angeles and at Miraval, without compensation, which I hoped would make him calmer in his dealings with me after a difficult and traumatic period."
"To this day," she continued, "the children and I have never again set foot on the property, given its connection to the painful events leading to the divorce. Post-separation, I immediately began to look for a new house for me and our children, initially renting a home while looking for a more stable solution. Because I wanted to ensure that Brad remained an important part of our children’s lives, I looked to buy a property near his home. At the time, my savings were tied up in Miraval, and I had not asked Brad for alimony or any other financial support."
Brad Pitt Sues Angelina Jolie For Breach Of Contract
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt purchased Château Miraval, the setting of their 2014 wedding, in 2008, becoming 50/50 partners. In October 2021, Angelina Jolie sold her shares to Yuri Shefler for $67 million. Some reports have accused Angelina of doing so out of spite, as it happened shortly after Brad was awarded shared custody over their children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne. Angelina's reps have denied these accusations.
In February 2022, the Moneyball actor sued Jolie for selling the winery, in which he sought monetary damages, legal fees, and for her sale of Miraval to Shefler to be voided. He says that she sold her half of the company without his agreement or knowledge, something they had privately agreed to uphold. He also accused Shefler of trying to "bully" and "threaten" him.
In June 2023, Pitt filed additional claims against the Maleficent actress, accusing her of trying to damage his involvement in the company. A Los Angeles Superior Court ruled this week that the case, involving Pitt, Jolie, and Shefler, could go to trial, and if it does, Brad's not backing down.
