Brad Pitt Is Reportedly Risking It All As Angelina Jolie Cries Foul In Winery Court Battle

Brad Pitt remains adamant about fighting against his ex-wife Angelina Jolie over their French winery, Chateau Miraval.

The "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" co-stars have been at odds over the vineyard for years, with their differences stemming from the actress' stake sale without her former beau's consent. Now, sources claim the actor won't drop the lawsuit anytime soon.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were once hailed as one of the greatest power couples in the entertainment industry until their 2016 separation. Their divorce was finalized last December, but their winery issue continues to be a problem.

According to a source, Jolie is gearing up for what may become another year of legal drama after a judge dismissed her attempts to toss Pitt's lawsuit out of court. They claimed she was overwhelmed by her ex-husband's refusal to drop the case, saying:

"She's said she'll fight this to the bitter end if she has to,' said the source. 'But there's no doubt – it's taking a toll."

The source told RadarOnline the "Tomb Raider" star had lamented about her problems to a close pal, accusing Pitt of attempting to bankrupt her by dragging the legal battle. "It's the last thing I need right now. I'm tired, stressed, and emotionally exhausted," she allegedly told her pal.

While Jolie allegedly suspected Pitt was retaliating against her with the lawsuit, a source close to the actor shared a different narrative. They argued that he wasn't seeking revenge but working to protect his stake in the winery.

"He sees this as protecting something deeply personal. Chateau Miraval is a symbol of his legacy. He won't hand it over without a fight," the source declared. Regardless of his reasons, Pitt has faced significant losses for refusing to back down from the winery case.

An insider with knowledge about the Jolie-Pitt family dynamic claimed the father of six had lost his relationship with his kids over the case.

"They're watching this, and it's pushing them further away from Brad. They see it as an attack on their mother, and they're siding with her," the informant said about Pitt's estrangement from his children.

The battle for the former couple's Chateau Miraval vineyard started after Jolie sold her share of the property to a third party in 2021. The Blast shared that her actions did not sit right with Pitt, who argued that the sale was done without his consent.

The Hollywood veteran stressed that he had been in talks with Jolie over the sale of her stake, but she went behind his back to do business with someone else. Days earlier, Pitt filed a motion to depose Nouvel LLC, his ex-wife's company that oversaw the purchase of her winery share.

The legal move comes months after Pitt and Jolie finalized their years-long divorce last December. Jolie's attorney addressed her feelings following the news in a statement, claiming the mother of six was "exhausted" but "relieved" to end her chapter with Pitt.

Jolie wasn't the only person relieved to be done with the divorce drama, as The Blast covered Pitt's alleged reaction. A source claimed he was happy to conclude that chapter of his life, stressing that the separation had dominated his life for years.

The hardest part for Pitt was his estrangement from his kids, per the source, who claimed the actor longed for a reconciliation. "The case is over, but there are no winners. To have that behind him is a relief," they explained.

"But on the other hand, it's been hard for him because he doesn't have a great relationship with his kids," the source added. Although Pitt hoped to reconnect with his kids, recent reports noted he was interested in starting a new family with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon.

The Blast covered the reported drama between Pitt and de Ramon, sharing that an insider claimed they were at an impasse over their future. They labeled the jewelry designer "an old-fashioned gal at heart," noting she needed the actor's commitment before babymaking.

The source alleged that de Ramon wanted a ring while Pitt had a "go with the flow" approach to their relationship. As for the entertainer's desire to father new children, the insider alleged that it wasn't tied to his estrangement from his kids with Jolie.

Surprisingly, Pitt and de Ramon's disagreement over their relationship came weeks after they presented a united front at the "F1" movie premiere in New York City. They looked head over heels for each other, unable to keep their hands to themselves as they posed for pictures.

How long will Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue to butt heads in court over their winery?