After 8 Long Years, Brad Pitt Breaks Silence on Angelina Jolie Divorce. The Battle May Be Over, But the Drama Remains!

Brad Pitt Breaks His Silence on Finalizing Divorce From Angelina Jolie: “It Wasn’t That Major”

After nearly a decade of legal battles and tabloid headlines, Brad Pitt is finally opening up about his long-awaited divorce from Angelina Jolie—and his reaction might surprise you.

In a candid interview with GQ published on May 28, the 61-year-old Oscar winner addressed the recent conclusion of his and Jolie’s highly publicized split. When asked if he felt “relief” now that the legal drama is over, Pitt replied, “No. I don’t think it was that major of a thing. Just something coming to fruition. Legally.”

His understated response comes five months after he and Jolie, 49, officially signed off on their divorce, ending an eight-year saga that began when Jolie filed for divorce in 2016. At the time, Jolie’s attorney, James Simon, said, “More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family. This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago. Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.”

A Hollywood Love Story Turned Legal Battle
Once hailed as Hollywood’s golden couple, Pitt and Jolie’s romance spanned over a decade before they wed in 2014. Together, they share six children: Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16.

But just two years into their marriage, Jolie filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The fallout was swift and dramatic: Pitt was investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services after Jolie accused him of abusive behavior during a 2016 plane flight. Pitt was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing, and no charges were filed.

Though they were declared legally single in 2019, the former couple continued to spar in court over custody arrangements and the fate of their French winery, Château Miraval—a dispute that’s still ongoing, with a trial scheduled for late 2024.

Moving On
In the years since their split, Pitt has been linked to several high-profile women, including Alia Shawkat, Nicole Poturalski, and Emily Ratajkowski, before finding love with Ines de Ramon in 2022. Sources say it was de Ramon who encouraged Pitt to finally put the past behind him and settle the divorce.

“Ines wants Brad to find peace, forgive, and move on,” an insider told Us Weekly. “From her perspective, it doesn’t make sense for him to hold on to all the animosity.” Another source added that Pitt feels a “big sense of relief” now that the legal battle is over: “Brad wants to get his life back on track and put this behind him. He can start over again.”

As for Jolie, she’s remained single since rumors swirled about a possible romance with The Weeknd in 2021. According to sources, she’s focused on her children and her healing journey. “It’s hard for her to trust men after what she went through with Brad,” one source shared. “She hasn’t sworn off men, but she’s not looking for anything serious right now.”