Angelina Jolie has responded to Brad Pitt’s claims regarding their joint business venture, Château Miraval, by calling them “ludicrous” in new court documents filed during their ongoing legal battle. Jolie has disputed Pitt’s assertion that he “built” the winery business, emphasizing that his involvement was limited to visiting the estate to admire the work of the French laborers who were responsible for its success.
Furthermore, Jolie ridiculed Pitt’s characterization of himself as a “farmer,” referencing an interview he gave to Wine Spectator in 2014. In the interview, Pitt expressed his love for learning about the land and the suitable grapes for each field. Jolie’s legal team’s court filings dismissed Pitt’s self-proclaimed role as a winemaker, stating that he is an actor dealing in illusions rather than someone who works with dirt and grapes.
The documents also highlighted Pitt’s extensive film career, promotional appearances, and frequent travel for movie premieres and Hollywood events during the period when he claimed to have built the business. Jolie’s legal team implied that Pitt’s involvement in the vineyards was limited to observing the work of the French laborers who were responsible for the business’s success.
Additionally, the court filings accused Pitt of “looting” the business by using the profits for frivolous projects, including renovations to a recording studio. Jolie’s response suggests that she believes Pitt mismanaged the funds generated by Château Miraval.
The ongoing legal battle between Jolie and Pitt over their French winery highlights the complexities of their post-divorce financial and business arrangements. As the legal proceedings continue, the public is left to observe the heated exchange between the former spouses and speculate on the future of their joint business venture.