Hollywood’s longest-running post-divorce feud has just taken a dramatic turn.
In a significant procedural win for Brad Pitt, a judge at the Los Angeles Superior Court has ordered Angelina Jolie to turn over a series of private communications and eight years’ worth of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that she had previously fought to keep confidential.
The ruling marks one of the most consequential discovery decisions yet in the ex-couple’s bitter legal fight over their jointly owned French estate, Château Miraval.
The Discovery Bombshell
According to court filings, Jolie must produce 22 disputed documents, including text messages and emails exchanged with business advisors and associates. Pitt’s legal team argued that these materials could reveal the intent and internal discussions behind Jolie’s 2021 decision to sell her stake in Miraval to Tenute del Mondo, part of the Stoli Group.
Pitt alleges that the sale violated a prior agreement requiring mutual consent before either party could transfer their ownership interest. He is seeking at least $35 million in damages, claiming the transaction harmed both the brand and his financial stake.
Jolie has maintained that she was justified in withdrawing from a proposed buyout deal with Pitt, citing concerns over contractual terms — including a disputed NDA provision.
The NDA Dispute
A key component of the judge’s order requires Jolie to disclose NDAs she signed or required others to sign between 2014 and 2022. Pitt’s attorneys contend that these agreements could demonstrate that confidentiality clauses were standard practice in Jolie’s own business dealings, potentially undercutting arguments that similar provisions were unusual or unreasonable in Miraval negotiations.
The court reportedly rejected certain privilege claims, determining that some communications did not constitute protected legal advice but were instead related to business strategy discussions.
Legal analysts say this ruling does not determine the ultimate outcome of the case — but it significantly broadens the scope of evidence that may be reviewed before trial.
A Winery at the Center of the Storm
Pitt and Jolie purchased Château Miraval in 2008 for approximately $28 million. The estate later became home to their wedding ceremony in 2014 and developed into a globally recognized rosé brand in partnership with the Perrin family.
After their split in 2016, ownership of the property remained intertwined, eventually leading to the 2021 sale that sparked litigation. While their divorce proceedings were reportedly finalized in 2024, the Miraval lawsuit continues as a separate legal battle.
What Comes Next?
The court has scheduled mediation for October 28, 2026, with a potential trial date set for February 1, 2027. Discovery battles — including disputes over document production — are expected to continue in the months ahead.
Legal experts caution that court-ordered disclosure does not imply wrongdoing by either party. However, expanded access to private communications could shape settlement discussions or influence courtroom strategy.
For now, what was once a romantic symbol of “Brangelina” has become the focal point of a high-stakes commercial dispute — one that appears far from over.