Pitt, Jolie Legal Standoff Over Château Miraval Deepens

Brad Pitt has escalated his legal fight with ex-wife Angelina Jolie over Château Miraval by seeking access to Jolie's private messages with Stoli Group executive Alexey Oliynik. Pitt claims Jolie breached a mutual consent agreement by selling her stake to Stoli Group in 2021, and he alleges key evidence lies within her communications with Oliynik, who has refused to testify, citing Swiss residency. Jolie's legal team argues Pitt conditioned any buyout on her signing a broad NDA to silence abuse allegations and has now countersued, accusing Pitt of mismanaging the winery and waging a vindictive campaign. Both parties accuse each other of improper use of NDAs and attempts to harm reputations or business interests. Their divorce was finalized in December 2024, but the standoff over the $500 million estate continues. The case remains unresolved, with a lengthy trial likely ahead.