Behind the Scenes of Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt's Relationship and Divorce

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's love story all started on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The stars were filming steamy scenes that felt a little too real. Were they genuinely falling for each other while filming, or were they just great actors doing their jobs? Brad was married to iconic Friends actress Jennifer Aniston during that time, meaning there couldn't have been anything going on with Angelina. Or was there? 

During the summer of 2005, Mr. and Mrs. Smith set theaters ablaze. However, behind the silver screen magic, Brad Pitt's marriage to Jennifer Aniston crumbled just months before the premiere. The timing raised eyebrows, hinting at a connection between the film and the breakdown of his marriage. As fans mourned the end of Hollywood's golden couple, questions lingered: Did the on-screen chemistry between him and Angelina spill into reality, tearing apart a seemingly unbreakable bond?

In the blink of a Hollywood eye, Brad Pitt swiftly rebounded from marital woes, finding solace in the company of a certain co-star. Just a month post-divorce filing, Brad jetted off to Kenya, hand in hand with no other than Angelina. Rumors of the two getting close on-set had already swirled, but this only confirmed suspicions. Months later, the duo boldly flaunted their connection in a sultry W magazine spread. But the catch?

In the wake of a controversial magazine spread, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's narrative took an unexpected turn. Just as the ink dried on Brad's divorce papers, Angelina decided to expand her family by adopting Zahara from Ethiopia. She had already adopted Maddox from Cambodia years prior, but this time she was accompanied by Brad. He took on the dad role and formally adopted Maddox and Zahara. Within the year, another bombshell would drop. 

Everyone in Hollywood was watching this new couple and focusing mainly on just how fast Brad and Angelina moved compared to Brad's relationship with Jennifer Aniston. Despite public criticism, the couple was going strong. They were starting a family yet refused to get married, opting to wait for equal marriage rights in the US. When Angelina was due to give birth to Shiloh, the couple was hounded by paparazzi and had to escape. 

In the midst of Brad and Angelina's love story, their expanding family took center stage. The duo didn't waste any time, welcoming several children in quick succession, making them parents to a half-dozen by 2008. Following Shiloh's birth, they adopted a child from Vietnam named Pax and then got hit with the unexpected—Jolie's surprise twin pregnancy. By 2008, they welcomed Knox and Vivienne. Within just a few short years, the two A-list stars had six children.

Brangelina took Hollywood by storm, but not every headline sparkled with good news. Just like Brad was accused of infidelity in his relationship with Jennifer Aniston, the same accusations came flying his way. However, this time, it was in a published book with allegedly over 900 sources to prove it. After five years together and half a dozen children, it was rumored Brad and Angelina would be breaking up, and Brad had some explaining to do. 

In Hollywood, where rumors are as common as sunshine, Brad and Angelina faced their fair share of gossip. Whispers of an engagement buzzed around them, fueled by Johnny Depp's cheeky nod to Pitt as Jolie's "husband." But they denied it until one day, out of the blue in 2012, Brad's manager dropped the bomb—confirming the engagement. Though they had once vowed they wouldn't get married until same-sex marriage was legal, it seemed their secret was out.

As the world marveled at Brangelina's love story, a major curveball hit when Angelina grappled with serious health issues. In 2013, she dropped a bombshell, opting for a double mastectomy to dodge a looming 50% chance of ovarian cancer since her mom had passed away from the same horrible disease. The stakes were high, with an 87% risk of cancer elsewhere if she skipped the procedure. Beyond the glitz of Hollywood, their relationship encountered a considerable hurdle. 

Amid Angelina's health rollercoaster, a silver lining emerged in 2014. In August, the moment fans had been waiting for arrived, Brad and Angelina got hitched in France. Keeping things hush-hush, the nuptials had a family touch, with Maddox and Pax walking Angelina down the aisle. But here's the kicker: rumor has it each kid doodled a little something on Jolie's dress, making it extra special. The iconic couple was finally married, which meant everything was going well right?

Even in the glow of marital happiness, Angelina faced a nightmare she couldn't escape. A few years post her preventive mastectomy, a chilling discovery shook her to the core. Blood tests hinted at the early stages of cancer, plunging the actress into a realm of fear. Determined to thwart the looming threat, Angelina faced a weighty decision. In a move not taken lightly, she opted for surgery, bidding farewell to her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Amidst personal struggles, Jolie hoped for a brighter chapter. Yet, a few years after navigating health challenges, the dreaded phrase "irreconcilable differences" shattered the illusion of forever. The news hit hard—Angelina and Brad, once Hollywood's golden couple, parting ways. What could it have been? Could the early rumors of infidelity be true? Was it the stress and pressure of Angelina's major health issues? But when Angelina sought full custody, people were highly suspicious. 

As the dust settled post-split, Angelina swiftly gained temporary custody of the kids, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation. The judge's nod hinted at some undisclosed drama, suggesting the children were better off with Jolie. Behind closed doors, the real story remained a mystery. Brad faced an uphill custody battle, and just when things couldn't get worse, rumors of insider information about to hit the fan added a new layer of drama. Hollywood was in for a ride. 

So what was going on when the spotlight wasn't on the couple? They seemed picture-perfect, but after years and six kids, they split. People were speculating the cheating rumors were finally going to be confirmed following their high-profile breakup. But something unimaginable came out. The answer, it seemed, lay in a disturbing incident allegedly involving Brad, Angelina, and Maddox. Allegedly, Brad was drunk and screaming at his wife. Things were getting heated, and Maddox stepped in. 

In the aftermath of their split, Angelina dropped a bombshell, accusing Brad of a pattern of abuse during their marriage. The courtroom drama unfolded with whispers of multiple incidents that painted a starkly different picture of the once-beloved Hollywood heartthrob, Brad, into an abusive husband and father with alcohol problems. But was this true? Could this be the cause of their marriage falling apart and the downfall of their once tight-knit family? 

Beyond the glitz and glamour, a darker side of Brad Pitt emerged with shocking revelations about his reliance on certain substances. He even admitted in an interview that ever since his college days, he's been using a few narcotics and drinking alcohol pretty heavily. He hinted at relying on these substances to deal with stress. What began as a coping mechanism spiraled into a dark addiction that only negatively harmed himself and his loved ones. 

People were unsure if all these rumors were true or simply gossip. But one interview confirmed it all. In the aftermath of his second divorce, Brad Pitt faced a crossroads, a battle against the grips of substance abuse. The allure of change had always lingered, but it took the collapse of his marriage with Jolie to ignite the spark. In a 2019 interview, Pitt bared his soul, confessing that the split served as a wake-up call. 

Before the Maddox incident, Brad Pitt wasn't synonymous with a fiery temper. In another confession, Brad admitted to occasional struggles with anger, exacerbated by past substance use. Even in sobriety, keeping calm remained a challenge. This confession, coupled with Angelina's stories and court-ordered custody remaining with her only, all pointed to one thing. The allegations must be true. Could Brad really be this angry and scary husband and father behind closed doors?  

In the aftermath of their messy split, Angelina seemed to be the good one, especially with accusations against Brad. But not everyone saw her as a saint. Some believed she was out to vilify Brad by sharing all the details of the divorce. Brad got fed up with her sharing court documents publicly, thinking their divorce was no one else's business. So, he filed to keep everything private, wanting to protect himself and his kids from the constant scrutiny. 

Amid the post-divorce chaos, Angelina Jolie ignited a new feud, accusing Brad Pitt of neglecting child support. Brad was portrayed as an absentee father, but he fought back, unveiling a whole other complicated side to their rollercoaster of a relationship. Their financial situation was questionable. Allegedly, Brad loaned $8 million to Angelina for a home after they split. But Angelina claimed he refused to pay child support while Brad insisted the $8 million was enough. 

In the aftermath of their 2016 split, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie found themselves stuck in a never-ending custody saga. What started as a straightforward divorce has turned into a prolonged struggle, with the couple unable to agree on how to co-parent their kids. Could Brad and Angelina bridge the gap and find common ground? Despite the FBI and the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services investigating Brad for child abuse allegations, a new custody ruling occurred.

In the midst of the ongoing custody battles, time has quietly shifted the dynamics between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The kids, now well into their double digits by 2020, have grown more independent, paving the way for unexpected changes. Reports suggest that Brad is making strides to rebuild connections with his children. It seems that the tension that once overshadowed his marriage is gradually giving way to a newfound understanding.

Hollywood is full of love stories that are anything but ordinary, but the tale of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has taken a surprising twist. It's not just in its glamour but in its jaw-dropping cost. What was once an unshakeable bond, a power couple that turned heads on the red carpet, is now entangled in one of the most expensive divorces in history. The iconic Brangelina drained their bank accounts to separate amid many court battles. 

Rumor has it that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have poured over $1 million into the divorce pit, wading through a maze of expenses. One of the costs includes a hefty $1,000-an-hour price tag for a private judge. It left many wondering what the aftermath was and how it affected their fortunes. The couple seemed so in love and did everything in their power to separate, no matter the cost.

Maddox Jolie-Pitt, the eldest of Brangelina's kids, is facing the challenges of being a celebrity kid. While the perks are abundant, his relationship with his parents, particularly his father, Brad Pitt, seems far from perfect. Rumors suggest that Maddox, having been a part of the incident with Brad, is firmly in his mother Angelina's corner. Some have even hinted at his desire to shed the Jolie-Pitt surname, emphasizing a strain in the father-son connection. 

While Maddox has taken center stage in the Brangelina drama, Pax Thien, the couple's second adopted son, has chosen a different narrative. Adopted from Vietnam at three, Pax has found solace away from the Hollywood spotlight. Despite dabbling in acting, the young Thien deliberately keeps a low profile, avoiding red carpets and celebrity events. Instead, he invests his time in a personal quest, rediscovering his Vietnamese heritage by learning Vietnamese.

In the midst of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's chaotic love story, a silent subplot unfolds; the health struggles of their adopted daughter, Zahara Marley. Adopted from a tumultuous past, Zahara's undisclosed health issues have been a continuous concern for the high-profile couple. Fast forward to 2020, Zahara undergoes multiple surgeries, prompting Brad to ditch the BAFTAs and stand by her side. While many speculated this could be an opportunity for her parents to unite, other shocking news came about.

In the whirlwind of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's tumultuous relationship, their children have always taken center stage for them, and none more so than Shiloh Nouvel. Born into the Hollywood spotlight, Shiloh made headlines again, not just for being the first biological child but for their journey in the LGBTQ community. Now preferring the name John, Shiloh expressed doubts about their gender since the young age of three, knowing they felt different. 

But while the high-intensity drama about Brad and Angelina's relationships unfolded publicly, more issues were happening behind closed doors. Their children's health remained cloaked in mystery, although they were spotted leaving the hospital several times. When John appeared on crutches one day, whispers of concern echoed. Angelina, protective of her family's privacy, revealed little beyond acknowledging John had hip surgery. However, Angelina's guarded approach to the media leaves us in the dark. 

As the frenzy around Brangelina's separation dies down and attention turns to their kids, more stories come out. The spotlight now shifts to the once elusive twins, Knox Léon and Vivienne Marcheline. Born into a storm of media madness over a decade ago, their lives have been shrouded in mystery until now. Emerging as teenagers, they're not just the offspring of A-listers; they're becoming Hollywood's budding philanthropic duo and immersing themselves in various charities. 

When we thought the Brangelina saga was over, a pivotal chapter unfolded in May 2021, altering the course of their tumultuous custody battle. With Maddox now an adult, the spotlight turned to the remaining children. Armed with the children's testimonials and insider accounts, the private judge decided on a bombshell verdict: joint custody. This meant Brad would share equal parenting time with Angelina, marking a seismic shift in their high-profile feud. 

Things took a dramatic turn after Brad's joint custody victory. The custody drama is neverending with these two, and a bombshell looms as Angelina Jolie refuses to accept the court's joint custody decision, gearing up for a dramatic appeal. Angelina's determination to challenge the decision hinted at untold stories, especially with her claims of past violence from Brad. It leaves everyone wondering what actually happened behind the scenes and what the judge may think. 

In a shocking revelation, Maddox, the eldest Jolie-Pitt child, testified against Brad, exposing the incident that triggered their parents' split. The shocking plane refueling incident in which Brad allegedly was aggressive with Maddox emerged as the catalyst for his parent's divorce. Angelina insisted there was alleged prior abuse, and this all made Brad unfit to have any custody of their children. Maddox's confession only added a layer of complexity and confusion to the ongoing custody battle. 

Despite appearances of a calm aftermath, the storm between Brad and Angelina is far from over. Fuming over the recent court ruling that allowed Brad 50/50 custody, Angelina has declared war, vowing to fight tooth and nail until she secures the outcome she desires. Rumors circulate that she aims to disqualify the judge based on alleged bias. Any chance of the once iconic couple's reconciliation seems impossible, and the custody drama is neverending. 

Brad is reveling in the joy of joint custody, a hard-fought win in the tumultuous Brangelina saga. He insists that he is a changed man and is ready to take on fatherhood with a new determination. However, a shadow looms over the celebration. Angelina's relentless determination to extend the feud and secure full custody can take place until at least 2026, which means Brad's joy could potentially be short-lived if they face another courtroom battle.