Yahoo Movies What we know as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reach divorce settlement
They were once one of Hollywood's golden couples but they have had one of the most bitter divorce battles.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally agreed a divorce deal after eight years.
Once upon a time, the Mr and Mrs Smith actors were one of Hollywood's golden couples yet Brangelina split and have since gone onto have one of the most bitter divorce battles in court. They have six children together.
Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016 after a private jet flight where she claimed he was abusive towards her and two of their children; Pitt denied the claims. At the time, they had been married for two years of marriage but they were a couple for 12 years.
Now her lawyer James Simon has confirmed it is over. He said in a statement to People magazine: "More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr Pitt."
Read more: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship timeline
The lawyer added: "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."
Brangelina had been locked in a child custody battle but reached an agreement in 2021.
The former couple first met back in 2005 on the set of their movie Mr and Mrs Smith.
What we don't know
Brad Pitt yet to speak out
While Jolie's lawyer has issued a statement about the divorce deal, Pitt's side have yet to speak out publicly.
Yahoo has reached out for comment.
French vineyard Chateau Miraval legal battle
Jolie and Pitt have also been locked in a battle over the French vineyard Chateau Miraval. They first visited the Chateau back in 2008 and later bought it.
It remains unclear whether this divorce deal will bring an end to this separate legal dispute over the Chateau.
Relationship timeline
2003-2004: Pitt and Jolie meet on the movie set of Mr and Mrs Smith.
2005: Pitt splits from his wife of five years, Jennifer Aniston. Their joint statement read: "We would like to announce that after seven years together we have decided to formally separate.
"For those who follow these sorts of things, we would like to explain that our separation is not the result of any of the speculation reported by the tabloid media. This decision is the result of much thoughtful consideration."
2005: By the summer, Pitt was spotted on holiday with Jolie in Kenya. Months later they went to Ethiopia where Jolie adopted her second child, Zahara. She had previously adopted son Maddox from Cambodia in 2002.
2006: Pitt and Jolie welcome Shiloh in May.
2007: Jolie adopted second son Pax in Vietnam.
2008: Brangelina rented Chateau Miraval in France in May, which they would later buy in 2012 and would eventually become the centre of a legal battle after their divorce. Jolie also gave birth to the twins Knox and Vivienne in July.
2012: Pitt and Jolie get engaged.
2014: They get married at Chateau Miraval with just 20 guests – including their six children.
2016: Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt.
