Brad Pitt’s been through the wringer with his divorce from Angelina Jolie, and after eight long years, he’s finally opening up about what it’s been like. The Hollywood star, who’s given us iconic roles in movies like Fight Club and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, recently got real about the emotional toll of their drawn-out split in a chat with GQ.
The End of Brangelina
Back in 2016, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie—aka “Brangelina,” the ultimate Hollywood power couple—called it quits after two years of marriage and a 12-year relationship. They’ve got six kids together: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne. What followed was a messy, public divorce battle, complete with fights over custody, money, and their shared French winery, Château Miraval. It all kicked off when Jolie filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences, and things got uglier with allegations about an incident on a private plane involving Pitt and one of their kids. Authorities cleared Pitt, but the drama’s been nonstop ever since.
Pitt Gets Candid
In his GQ interview, Pitt didn’t spill all the tea but gave us a glimpse into how tough this has been. “It’s been a long, painful road,” he said, keeping it vague out of respect for his kids and the ongoing legal stuff. He admitted the whole thing’s taken a lot out of him, saying, “You don’t come out of something like this without scars. It’s like grieving, but it’s also about figuring out who you are after.” Pitt gave a shout-out to therapy and his close friends for helping him keep it together, and it sounds like he’s trying to focus on himself and his work these days.
The Winery Drama
One of the biggest sticking points in this divorce has been Château Miraval, the stunning French estate and winery they bought together in 2012. Pitt’s been vocal about how much the place means to him, saying, “It was our home, our dream. I’m just trying to hold onto what we built.” He’s suing Jolie, claiming she sold her share of the winery to someone else without giving him a heads-up. Jolie’s side says she tried to sell it to Pitt first, but they couldn’t work it out. Either way, that fight’s still going strong and keeping things complicated.
Kids Come First
At the heart of this whole mess are their six kids. Custody has been a major battle, with Jolie initially wanting full custody and Pitt pushing for joint. A judge sided with Pitt on joint custody in 2021, but that got challenged, and they’re still hashing it out. Pitt’s clearly all about his kids, saying, “They’re my everything. All I want is for them to feel stable and loved.” He’s hoping he and Jolie can figure out a co-parenting setup that works, but eight years in, it’s been a slog.
Pitt’s keeping busy, promoting a new sci-fi flick and popping up at art galleries and charity events. Jolie’s been laying low, focusing on her humanitarian work and directing projects. Both seem ready to move on, but the legal stuff keeps dragging them back.
Still a Ways to Go
Pitt’s interview gave us a peek into his headspace, but don’t expect this divorce to wrap up anytime soon. Legal folks say the fights over money, custody, and that winery could keep going into 2026. For now, Pitt’s trying to stay positive, focusing on his kids and his next chapter. Want to keep up? Check out entertainment news or hop on X to see what fans and insiders are saying.