Brad Pitt Criticizes Angelina Jolie, $164 Million Battle Unresolved

Brad Pitt criticizes Angelina Jolie as $164 million Château Miraval legal battle continues

The legal battle between Brad Pitt and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie continues to escalate as they remain at odds over the $164 million Château Miraval estate dispute.

Legal dispute grows more complex after nearly four years

After nearly four years of litigation, the case has not only failed to cool down but has become increasingly complex, with new legal moves from both sides.

According to the latest court documents, the trial is scheduled for February 1, 2027. However, Angelina Jolie’s legal team has requested a postponement until November 2027. This request was immediately opposed by Brad Pitt, who agreed only to a short delay of about two months, refusing to prolong the lawsuit until the end of the year.

Brad Pitt claims delay affects personal life and business operations

In his court filing, Brad Pitt argued that the delay directly impacts both his personal life and business operations. The actor emphasized that the prolonged dispute prevents him from enjoying peace at his French estate and disrupts his wine production business, one of his key long-term ventures.

In response, Angelina Jolie rejected this argument, stating that Brad Pitt was the one who initiated the lawsuit. The actress asserted that there is no evidence showing that Brad Pitt’s ability to live at Miraval has been affected by the ongoing dispute.

Share sale to Stoli Group becomes central issue

One of the central issues in the lawsuit is Angelina Jolie’s sale of her shares in Miraval to Stoli Group through its subsidiary Tenute del Mondo. Brad Pitt considers this transaction a violation of their previous agreement.

According to Brad Pitt, both parties had agreed that neither could sell their shares without the consent of the other. This disagreement ultimately led the actor to file the lawsuit in 2022.

Yuri Shefler’s involvement complicates the case

The case became more complicated with the involvement of Russian businessman Yuri Shefler, who was behind the acquisition of Jolie’s shares. Brad Pitt accused Shefler of attempting to exploit the dispute to gain control of the estate.

Brad Pitt requested the court compel Shefler to participate in questioning remotely. However, the businessman refused, arguing that as a Swiss citizen, he is not under the direct jurisdiction of the US court.

To support his claims, Brad Pitt submitted evidence of the connection between Angelina Jolie and Yuri Shefler in the share transfer transaction, aiming to prove that Shefler possesses critical information related to the lawsuit. The opposing side’s lack of cooperation has contributed to prolonging the legal process.

From Hollywood power couple to prolonged legal conflict

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were once considered one of Hollywood’s most powerful couples. They were together for more than 10 years and share six children. The couple held their wedding at Château Miraval in 2014.

However, just two years later, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce, leading to a long-running dispute involving child custody and asset division.

Angelina Jolie previously shared that she allowed Brad Pitt to retain control of several assets, including Miraval, in hopes of easing tensions after the divorce. Nevertheless, she admitted that she and her children have not returned to the estate because it is associated with painful memories.

Court orders key documents related to Miraval share sale

At the end of 2025, the lawsuit reached a significant turning point when the court ordered Angelina Jolie to provide 22 documents, including emails and text messages related to the Miraval share sale. This development is considered an important step toward clarifying the details of the dispute.

Legal battle expected to continue

Media outlets predict that the $164 million legal dispute between the two Hollywood stars may continue for an extended period, reflecting the complexity of post-divorce legal conflicts between one of the world’s most famous celebrity couples.