Jennifer Aniston’s final exchange with Angelina Jolie resurfaces amid Brad Pitt divorce settlement
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Aniston’s recollection of her first and only meeting with Angelina Jolie has taken on new significance following the finalization of Jolie and Brad Pitt’s contentious eight-year divorce battle.
The 'Friends' actress, 55, shared the details of their brief interaction in a 2005 interview with Vanity Fair, shedding light on a pivotal moment just before her marriage to Pitt ended, as reported by Radar Online.
Jennifer Aniston’s parting words to Angelina Jolie resurface
The meeting occurred in 2004 on the Warner Bros lot in Burbank, where Jennifer Aniston was filming 'Friends'. Upon seeing Angelina Jolie, who was about to begin working with Brad Pitt on the 2005 blockbuster 'Mr & Mrs Smith', Aniston stopped to introduce herself.
“I pulled over and introduced myself,” Aniston said, recalling the encounter. “I said, ‘Brad is so excited about working with you. I hope you guys have a really good time!’”
Unbeknownst to her, the connection between Pitt and Jolie on the set of the action-comedy would spark a romance that ultimately led to the end of her marriage.
While Pitt and Jolie maintained they did not become romantically involved during the filming of 'Mr & Mrs Smith', their undeniable chemistry fueled rumors of an affair. In January 2005, Aniston and Pitt announced their separation, and shortly after, Pitt and Jolie began dating.
Over the years, the couple built a family, adopting three children, Maddox, Zahara, and Pax—and welcoming three biological children, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. In 2014 they tied the knot in a private ceremony but filed for divorce just two years later.
The divorce proceedings were marked by bitter disputes, including allegations of physical altercations on a private jet that led Jolie to file for separation in 2016. As the legal battle dragged on, their children increasingly distanced themselves from Pitt, with some reportedly dropping his surname.
Angelina Jolie relieved as divorce from Brad Pitt finalized after eight years
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have officially ended their protracted divorce proceedings, signing the final papers on December 30, 2024. The resolution marks the conclusion of a bitter legal battle that began in September 2016, following Jolie’s decision to file for divorce after two years of marriage and over a decade together.
Jolie’s attorney, James Simon, told People Magazine that the actress feels a mix of emotions as the drawn-out process comes to an end. “Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over,” Simon shared.
A source close to Jolie expressed optimism about the future, stating that the finalized divorce could be a turning point for the family. “Angelina hopes this will allow Brad to move on, stop attacking her, and focus on helping heal their family,” the source noted.
The insider also alleged that Pitt’s actions during the divorce had strained his relationship with their children, suggesting he had used his influence to shield himself from scrutiny while casting blame on Jolie.
The couple’s legal battle had been fraught with public disputes, including allegations of a private jet altercation in 2016 and ongoing tensions over custody arrangements for their six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne.
With the divorce finalized, Jolie reportedly feels hopeful that the family can begin to repair the rifts caused by years of turmoil, enabling a fresh start for everyone involved.
Angelina Jolie pushes for family peace
While Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have officially finalized their divorce after eight years of legal battles, tensions persist over their ongoing dispute regarding Château Miraval, the French winery the former couple co-owned.
The legal fight, initiated by Pitt in 2021 after Jolie sold her stake in the business for $67 million, has added another layer of conflict to their already strained relationship.
Pitt alleges Jolie breached an agreement to keep the winery within the family, while Jolie’s camp has argued that dropping the lawsuit is essential for their family’s healing.
In June 2024, Jolie’s lawyer publicly called on Pitt to abandon the Miraval lawsuit, emphasizing the toll the conflict has taken on their family. A source close to the actress reiterated the plea in December, stating, “Until he ends the Miraval lawsuit, Angelina will continue to stand up to him.”
A source close to Pitt has denied Jolie’s claims, accusing her of perpetuating “one-sided attacks” over the past eight years. The insider told People Magazine: “Brad built an extraordinary, increasingly valuable business, and she chose to deliberately disregard their agreement, so she could take the money for herself and punish him.”
