Brad Pitt 'not rooting against' Angelina Jolie despite lengthy divorce and 'incredibly sad' situation

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As the Venice Film Festival unfolded in high style, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, took center stage but on very different paths.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's ongoing divorce saga continues to make headlines as the former couple struggles to find a resolution nearly eight years after their separation, as reported by People.

Brad Pitt neutral in divorce as Angelina Jolie expresses sadness over lengthy battle

The two Hollywood icons recently made separate appearances at the Venice Film Festival, meticulously avoiding each other while promoting their respective projects.

Jolie attended the festival for the premiere of her biopic 'Maria', about opera singer Maria Callas, which received an emotional eight-minute standing ovation. Pitt arrived three days later to promote his new thriller 'Wolfs', joined by longtime friend and co-star George Clooney and his girlfriend of two years, Ines de Ramon.

The Venice Film Festival organizers were determined to prevent any overlap between the former couple’s appearances, with artistic director Alberto Barbera confirming that their schedules were intentionally spaced out to avoid any awkward encounters.

Barbera assured the press that their events in Venice were deliberately scheduled to ensure "no way that they can cross each other."

The former couple’s carefully coordinated schedules were likely designed to maintain peace and avoid the media frenzy that has surrounded their contentious legal battles.

Since Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, their split has been marred by disputes over finances, particularly their joint ownership of the French estate and winery Chateau Miraval, and the custody of their six children—Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.

Despite their differences, a source close to Pitt asserts he is "not rooting against" Jolie, while those close to her reveal she finds the situation "incredibly sad."

Pitt recently reignited tensions by filing a legal notice accusing Jolie of deliberately seeking to harm him by selling her share of the winery following their split.

Despite these ongoing conflicts, Pitt has remained relatively silent about the legal proceedings, focusing instead on his personal growth. "I don’t know how to not sound cheesy about it, but just the air is fresh and the grass is green, and I’ve just kind of become that guy a little bit," he shared with GQ.

While the public waits for their saga to end, insiders are surprised by the prolonged nature of their divorce. “It’s shocking that they still can’t find a resolution and finalize the divorce,” one source commented. Another said, “Hopefully they can both get on the same page.”

Brad Pitt’s comment about Angelina Jolie sparks online discussions

Brad Pitt's recent comments about "not rooting against" his ex-wife Angelina Jolie have sparked a flurry of discussions online, with users sharing a range of perspectives on the ongoing drama between the former couple.

Some users agreed with Pitt's sentiment, noting that just because a couple separates doesn't mean they should wish ill on each other.

One user commented, "Why would he root against her? Just because people go their separate ways, doesn't mean they should wish ill on each other."

Another user wrote, "Why wud he root against her..they have kids..people are not as cruel as it seems." [sic]

One user stated, "Get it done already. As for custody of the kids, they are all grown except for the 16-year-old twins. At that age, usually, the kids choose whom they want to live with and when they want to see the other parent."

One user remarked, "She knowingly created that problem and yes very vindictive and very sad."

Another added, "I am so tired of her being the victim. She has no reason to always behave as if the world owes her. Get over yourself."

Amid the mixed reactions, some users expressed support for Pitt's character, with one person commenting, "Of course, he isn’t rooting against her - he’s too nice of a guy!"

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