Angelina Jolie Pushes For Divorce Closure
On Tuesday, August 7, actress Angelina Jolie announced that she’s trying to finally wrap up her nearly two‑year divorce from fellow star Brad Pitt. The Los Angeles Superior Court got a new filing that basically says: “Let’s return to single status in 2018” — a neat way to force the two to get their lives back on track.
Why the Divorce Is Still Hanging
- Jolie’s lawyer claims Brad has paid almost no child support since they split. Even informal arrangements seem to have fizzled out.
- The couple, who married in 2014 after a decade of romance, had 2 years of marriage before filing for divorce in September 2016.
- They’ve got six children, and Jolie wants primary custody.
Jolie’s Vision
“This filing is meant to bring closure to the marriage so that both parties can move on and focus on co‑parenting,” Jolie’s spokesperson, Mindy Nyby, told reporters. The goal is to free both from the past and get them back to being devoted co‑parents.
Who’s Who in the Drama?
The saga started with irreconcilable differences, sparking a messy custody battle that even saw Pitt cleared of child‑abuse claims. Final custody agreements are still a work in progress.
Brad’s Low‑Profile Stage
In the last two years, Brad has kept a low profile, even after quitting drinking and getting into therapy. He says both he and Jolie are determined to ditch “vitriolic hatred” and work through their issues.
Angelina’s New Projects
While Brenda’s in the background, Jolie has been busy on set. She’s filming a sequel to the fairy‑tale drama Maleficent in London and directed a 2017 film about Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge era, which noted a devastating loss of over a million lives.
The Family Angle
The eldest son, Maddox, was adopted from Cambodia in 2002, adding another layer of depth to their family story.
