Brad Pitt Dating Again After Angelina Jolie Split

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Fans were thrown for a loop when news broke in September 2016 that Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after 11 years of being together. Post-obit their breakup, the By the Sea extra'southward chaser, Robert Offering, said her decision to divide was "for the health of the family unit." Brad released a statement of his own non long after, telling People, "I am very saddened by this, but what matters almost now is the well-being of our kids." While it's still unclear what led to their shocking breakup, keep reading to get all caught up on everything that has unfolded since and then.

1. Angelina files for divorce from Brad. The extra filed papers to end their wedlock on Sept. 19, 2016, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting sole concrete custody of their half dozen children, Maddox, Pax, Shiloh, Zahara, and twins Vivienne and Knox. She too asked the judge to grant Brad visitation rights.
2. Angelina'southward attorney, Robert Offering, releases a statement on her behalf. After their divorce news grabbed headlines on Sept. 20, 2016, Angelina'south chaser said her determination to divorce was made "for the health of the family" but did not respond any further questions.
3. Brad releases a statement. The actor spoke out about the split in a statement to People that aforementioned day, making information technology clear that he'south putting their kids first. "I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids. I kindly ask the press to give them the infinite they deserve during this challenging time," he said.
4. More details about their divorce surface. In an sectional report from Us Weekly, a source close to the pair revealed that "they fought a lot over the years and disagreed nigh many things. . . . The fighting got worse and they disagreed a lot nearly parenting." The insider also noted that they would also "fight over their schedules and politics."
5. Angelina'south manager, Geyer Kosinski, releases another statement on her behalf. Later that week, Angelina'south manager told East! News, "Angelina will ever do what's in the best interest of taking care of her family. She appreciates everyone's understanding of their need for privacy at this fourth dimension."
6. Celebrities react to Brad and Angelina's shocking split up. Once the news broke on Sept. 20, 2016, it didn't take very long for GIFs and memes to flood the cyberspace. Stars also rapidly chimed in, and Chrissy Teigen tweeted, "Brad and Angelina. How am I supposed to go to work today?" Meanwhile, their friend George Clooney constitute out about the breakup while attending the Leaders' Summit on Refugees at the Un. During an interview with CNN, a reporter asked him to comment on their carve up, to which he shockingly responded, "What happened? . . . I didn't know that. I feel very sorry then. That'due south a lamentable story and unfortunate for a family. It'south an unfortunate story well-nigh a family unit. I feel very sorry to hear that." Adele also dedicated her NYC concert to the couple, telling the audience, "I demand to address to elephant in the room . . . Only it'southward the end of an era." Courteney Cox said the divorce is "not almost" Jennifer Aniston, and Jen'southward husband at the time, Justin Theroux, fabricated a like annotate about her inclusion being "nonsense." Melissa Etheridge also chimed in, calling Angelina "nasty" and saying that the allegations of kid abuse against Brad were "completely unfounded."
7. The New York Post releases a embrace featuring a laughing Jennifer Aniston. On Sept. 21, people were furious when The New York Mail released its Brad and Angelina split up cover, showing a massive photo of Jennifer laughing hysterically. Non long after, Jennifer'south pal, Chelsea Handler, spoke out about the breakup, maxim, "Brad and Angelina e'er said they wouldn't get married until everyone could get married and I always said I wouldn't get married until they got divorced, so I'm officially accepting proposals. I'm gear up." She then connected, "There are rumors that part of the trouble was that Brad was allegedly drinking and smoking also much weed. I wonder why he would demand to self-medicate? Maybe because he could have been spending the last 12 years at Lake Como hanging out with George Clooney and Matt Damon instead of being stuck in a house with 85 kids, speaking 15 unlike languages. Oh yep, and because he married a f*cking lunatic, that'due south why."
8. Marion Cotillard breaks her silence on Brad and Angelina'due south split. On Sept. 21, 2016, Marion took to Instagram to announce her pregnancy with longtime partner Guillaume Canet and close down rumors that she had an affair with Brad in a lengthy post. "This is going to be my showtime and only reaction to the cyclone news that broke 24 hours ago and that I was swept up into," she wrote, adding, "Firstly, many years ago, I met the man of my life, father of our son and of the baby we are expecting. He is my love, my best friend, the only ane that I demand . . . And to all the media and the haters who are quick to pass judgment, I sincerely wish you a swift recovery. Finally, I do very much wish that Angelina and Brad, both of whom I deeply respect, will find peace in this very tumultuous moment."
9. Brad is investigated for child abuse. On Sept. 22, 2016, People magazine reported that the actor was under investigation for kid abuse past the Los Angeles Police Department and LA County Department of Children and Family Services later someone anonymously reported that he got "verbally calumniating" and "physical" with one of his 6 children. The incident allegedly occurred on Sept. 14, 2016 on his and Angelina'south private airplane, where the residue of the kids, likewise as Angelina, were also nowadays. The report also suggests that he had been drinking at the time of the incident. Not long subsequently the news broke, the LAPD denied the study with the argument: "We accept no criminal investigation that we are actively pursuing. To my noesis, [Pitt talking to police] never happened. And right now, that is where our office is. We are non investigating whatsoever instance, nor practise nosotros have whatsoever allegations confronting Mr. Pitt. We empathize how rumors get spun upward and hopefully we can put a few of them to rest. We accept no investigation involving Mr. Pitt." People later antiseptic that the DCFS is still investigating Brad for child abuse, just the LAPD has not been involved. TMZ has also further reported that the kid abuse allegations have been transferred to the FBI.
10. Brad gets a lawyer. On Sept. 22, 2016, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the role player enlisted help from Lance Spiegel, a family unit law attorney from Beverly Hills, for his upcoming divorce.
11. The FBI releases an official statement. The FBI responded to Brad'south child abuse investigation in a statement to Us Weekly maxim, "In response to your enquiry regarding allegations inside the special shipping jurisdiction of the United States; specifically, an aircraft conveying Mr. Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI is continuing to gather facts and will evaluate whether an investigation at the federal level will be pursued."
12. Brad backs out of an event and releases another argument. On Sept. 27, 2016, Brad revealed he wouldn't exist attending a previously planned screening of Terrence Malick's Voyage of Time. "I'm currently focused on my family state of affairs and don't desire to distract attention away from this extraordinary film," he said.
13. Brad offers to take a drug test. In an effort to bear witness he has nothing to hide, Brad agreed to a drug exam, according to a report from U.s.a. Weekly on Sept. 28, 2016. A legal source confirmed that the test would not not be conducted against Brad'southward will, stating, "The DCFS [Department of Community & Family Services] wouldn't compel someone to provide the urine sample for the drug test; information technology would exist voluntary."
14. Angelina hires the real-life Olivia Pope for her divorce. On Sept. 29, 2016, People confirmed that the actress hired famous crunch managing director Judy Smith, who inspired Kerry Washington's character in Scandal, to help with her divorce. "Judy has been asked to consult with those working with Angelina on divorce negotiations," a source told the mag. "Judy and her firm have a long history of handling problems that have unfortunately garnered too much attention in the public eye, and she knows how to button towards resolutions that are swift and discreet."
15. Brad and Angelina reach a temporary custody agreement. On Sept. 30, 2016, it was revealed that the erstwhile couple reached a temporary custody agreement, which will exist in effect for three weeks before the LA County Department of Children and Family unit Services volition depict upwardly another system or turn the jurisdiction over to the court. The agreement states that Angelina will become full physical custody of their children, and Brad will have visitation rights, although hist commencement visit will be monitored by a therapist, who will make up one's mind if he is allowed to then have unsupervised time with the kids. Angelina and Brad also have to attend individual counseling besides as family counseling with the kids, and Brad has to take random drug and alcohol tests.
16. Brad won't be prosecuted for alleged plane incident with Angelina and Maddox. On October. eight, 2016, it was reported that the FBI never opened an investigation confronting Brad considering there was "no case," though TMZ says the FBI is still working on gathering all the facts from the incident.
17. Brad sees his kids for the first time since announcing the divide. E! News confirmed that Brad was able to visit some of his children on Oct. eight, 2016, with a therapist present to monitor his behavior. It'southward not clear which of the kids were present and which weren't, but a second source also told E! that the therapist would be present for all of Brad's visits through Oct. twenty, 2016 and that the actor happily volunteered to complete drug and alcohol testing (even though it was not required).
18. Maddox Jolie-Pitt refuses to attend the reunion with his dad. While Brad reportedly "wanted to make sure the coming together would exist the well-nigh productive for the kids," Maddox refused to nourish the family unit reunion and stay with Angelina. According to a source shut to Angelina, "He chose not to go and stayed with Angie," adding, "It wasn't full of joy and happiness."
19. Angelina and the children are reportedly interviewed by the FBI. In an attempt to get to the bottom of the alleged concrete altercation that happened between Brad and Maddox on the plane, the FBI reportedly visited Angelina and the kids at their Malibu, CA, dwelling on Oct. 19, 2016, co-ordinate to TMZ. Constabulary enforcement, who is taking the allegations of kid abuse seriously, spent three hours interviewing anybody most the incident. Brad was not present for the interview.
20. Brad and Maddox reunite. After a month-long standoff, E! News reports that the two met on Oct. 20, 2016 with a therapist present.
21. Brad and Angelina are selling Chateau Miraval. Co-ordinate to Us Weekly, Brad and Angelina put their estate and vineyard in the village of Correns, France, upwardly for auction. "The home has been valued and is going on the market place whatsoever day now," an insider revealed, adding, "It currently says Jolie-Pitt on the Chateau Miraval bottles, and the next flavour's batch volition have a new reprinted characterization with no names written on it."
22. Angelina meets with the FBI. Angelina reportedly met with two FBI agents in her rented domicile for four hours on Oct. 18, 2016, answering questions nearly the claims made against Brad.
23. The investigation into Brad is extended. On Oct. 25, 2016, Us Weekly reported that the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family unit Services has extended their investigation into Brad Pitt. The investigators are looking into "whether there are additional incidents or a blueprint that may suggest a history of abuse that involves more than one of Pitt and Angelina Jolie's six children." The investigation was initially scheduled to conclude on Oct. 20, 2016.
24. Brad seeks joint custody. NBC News confirmed on Nov. 4, 2016 that the actor filed for joint physical custody of the children. Angelina initially asked for sole custody when they first split up, simply allowing Brad visitation rights. Although that might have only been a part of the temporary custody agreement that was originally agreed to past a estimate, the allegations made against Brad regarding kid abuse certainly complicate things.
25. Brad and Angelina attain another temporary custody agreement. On Nov. seven, 2016, Angelina's rep told ET in a statement that "childcare professionals take encouraged a legal agreement accepted and signed by both sides over a week ago." The understanding states that "the half-dozen children will stay in their mother's custody, and the children volition continue therapeutic visits with their father . . . This has been determined by childcare professionals to be in the children'due south all-time interest." Her rep connected, "We are not in a position to talk over the details. Nosotros hope, now that it is clear that the events which led to the dissolution filing involved minor children and their wellbeing, there will be agreement of the sensitivity of the family situation. We believe that all sides are committed to healing the family unit and ask for your consideration during this difficult time."
26. Brad has been cleared in child abuse investigation. On Nov. ix, 2016, police enforcement sources confirmed to United states Weekly that Brad did not abuse his son Maddox during a airplane incident back in September. TMZ likewise reported that the Department of Children and Family Services ruled out any reports of whatever patterns of misconduct on the actor's office. Later that solar day, Angelina's rep released a statement to TMZ, saying, "Angelina said from the beginning that she felt she had to take activeness for the health of the family and is relieved that after their eight-week interest, the DCFS is now satisfied the safeguards are put in place that will allow the children to heal."
27. The FBI closes Brad'southward child abuse investigation. On Nov. 22, 2016, the histrion was officially cleared by the FBI of whatsoever wrongdoing involving his kids, NBC News reported. FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller released a statement, maxim, "The FBI has conducted a review of the circumstances and will not pursue further investigation. No charges have been filed in this affair."
28. Brad's lawyers file a motion request a judge to seal the childrens' records as it relates to the divorce. On Dec. 22, 2016, news of the files were released, alleging that Angelina'southward attorneys compromised their privacy in a bid to "undercut" Brad during the custody battle. They added that Angelina releasing "the names of [the children's] therapists and other mental wellness professionals" violated their initial agreement to protect the children'due south privacy. "[She] appears to be adamant to ignore fifty-fifty agreed upon standards relating to the children's best involvement," the filing reads.
29. Brad spends Christmas with his kids. According to Us Weekly, Brad saw his children over the holiday weekend for a gift substitution that Angelina organized. An insider told the publication that "[Brad] gave them presents and it was cordial."
30. Angelina's lawyer slams Brad. According to TMZ, Angelina agreed to seal court documents related to their six children. The site as well reports that the actress'due south lawyer filed legal documents that claim Brad only wants to keep the details private because he's "terrified that the public will learn the truth." "[Brad is trying to] deflect from [his] own office in the media storm which has engulfed the parties' children," the document reads. "There is fiddling doubtfulness that [Brad] would prefer to keep the entire instance individual, particularly given the detailed investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Dept. of Children and Family Services into allegation of corruption."
31. Brad and Angelina release a articulation argument. After agreeing to seal their divorce and custody documents, the actors' reps told Usa Weekly, "The parties and their counsel have signed agreements to preserve the privacy rights of their children and family unit past keeping all court documents confidential and engaging a individual estimate to make whatever necessary legal decisions and to facilitate the expeditious resolution of any remaining problems. The parents are committed to act equally a united forepart to effectuate recovery and reunification."
32. Angelina opens up nigh her new family dynamic. During an interview with BBC World News in February 2017, the actress was asked about the split by reporter Yalda Hakim. "I don't want to say very much about that, except to say it was a very hard time," Angelina said. "We are a family unit and we will ever be a family, and we will go through this time and hopefully be a stronger family for it. Many, many people find themselves in this state of affairs. My whole, my family unit . . . we've all existence through a difficult time. My focus is my children, our children . . . and my focus is finding this way through . . . I am coping with finding a way through to make certain that this somehow makes united states stronger and closer. It's been a difficult few months. Correct now, I'm going through a moment when but everybody's in my room. Two dogs, 2 hamsters and two children at the moment. It'due south wonderful. But, commonly, I just wake up trying to effigy out who's going to get [the] canis familiaris out, who's going to commencement the pancakes and did anybody brush their teeth."
33. Brad reportedly reaches out to ex Jennifer Aniston. Brad allegedly tracked downward Jen's phone number through "a tangled web" of contacts in order to reach out to her on her 48th birthday in Feb 2017. "They started talking once he wished her a happy birthday," a source told Us Weekly, further explaining that Brad has "confided in Jen" and "told her he's having a hard fourth dimension with his split." His olive branch has supposedly led to them "exchanging a few texts reminiscing well-nigh the by."
34. Brad and Angelina are talking once again. According to Usa Weekly, the quondam couple is back on speaking terms. "They are in a place where they can put acrimony or injure aside to focus on their children and how they programme to coparent." Brad also "lost a ton of weight" in the wake of their divorce, but it likely isn't all due to stress. "He's focusing on himself again, watching what he eats and has a chef making him healthy meals. He's exercising. He'southward been outdoors a lot, hiking and walking. He's had a lot of time to focus on himself," an insider revealed.
35. Brad opens upwards to GQ in a big way. In his starting time interview since the split up announcement, Brad talked about his divorce in GQ, admitting he's going to therapy, and speaking about his drinking. He besides got incredibly honest virtually his family beingness "ripped apart" but only had good things to say well-nigh Angelina.
36. Angelina gets candid about her "hard" dissever from Brad. In Vanity Fair'due south September 2017 issue, the actress opened upwardly about her divorce from Brad, saying, "Things got bad. I didn't want to use that discussion . . . Things became 'difficult.' . . . [Our lifestyle] was not in any way a negative. That was not the problem. That is and volition remain one of the wonderful opportunities we are able to give our children . . . They're 6 very strong-minded, thoughtful, worldly individuals. I'm very proud of them." She also revealed that in addition to hypertension, she adult Bell'south palsy (a status resulting from damage to facial nerves), which caused one side of her face to droop. "Sometimes women in families put themselves last until it manifests itself in their own health," she explained. Angelina credited acupuncture for her full recovery.
37. Angelina and Brad reportedly put their divorce on hold. According to Us Weekly, the estranged couple may be having second thoughts. "They oasis't done anything to move it forward in several months and no 1 thinks they are e'er going to," a source told the publication. Angelina has allegedly considered taking Brad dorsum at present that he's started going to therapy for drinking and smoking. "He knew he had a trouble that he had to accept care of and that's all she ever wanted," the source explained. "Anybody thinks they are going to get back together. It wouldn't be surprising if they appear that they're calling it off and trying to work things out."
38. Angelina and Brad reach a new temporary custody agreement. According to United states Weekly, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County adamant that "non having a human relationship with their father" would be "harmful" to their 6 children. The court said that the kids "are safe with their begetter" and that it is "critical that each of them have a healthy and stiff relationship" with both of their parents. Even so, Maddox is essentially complimentary to become with either parent considering he's older. The former couple was asked to arrange a phone telephone call between them, their children, and two psychologists "to explain the Summer schedule." Brad had physical custody of the minor children (except for Maddox) for four hours a 24-hour interval from June 8, 2018 to June 17, 2018 in London, where Angelina is currently living.
39. Angelina and Brad's custody boxing takes a nasty turn: In new court documents obtained by ET in Baronial 2018, Angelina accused Brad of non paying kid support for a year and a half and stated that she'southward planning to get a court gild to demand that he pay it. "The aim of Angelina's routine courtroom filing is to provide closure to the spousal relationship in a manner that clears a path toward the next stage of their lives and allows her and Brad to recommit as devoted co-parents to their children," Angelina's spokesperson Mindy Nyby told the outlet. Brad fired back, claiming he paid Angelina over $9 meg since their divide, however, Angelina'southward lawyer said "a loan is not child support."
40. Angelina and Brad'due south custody battle heads to trial. According to documents obtained by East! News, the former couple's trial started on Dec. 4, 2018. Retired Judge John W. Odenkirk was appointed to the instance, which is a continuous dispute over custody of their children. "They're still working together towards an out of court settlement," a source told the outlet. "Angelina is not seeking sole custody of the kids, she all the same supports the reconciliation of the children with their male parent."
41. Angelina and Brad come across upwardly twice amid their contentious divorce. The onetime couple met up twice in January equally function of their "ongoing process to work through things regarding the kids and the divorce." According to Us Weekly, "they accept established a foundation that is enabling the process to motion forwards in a much more thoughtful and peaceful manner."
42. Angelina and Brad become legally single. In Apr 2019, a gauge ruled that the 2 could be legally divorced earlier they finalize their settlement.

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