Inside Brad and Angelina's bitter legal battle over Chateau Miraval winery - as actress sells her share to Russian billionaire: Pitt tried making Jolie sign NDA before divorce talks broke down and she sold $67m stake in winery, report says

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Published on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 03:55

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          Shocking new details have been revealed about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's seemingly never-ending legal battles stemming from their acrimonious 2016 split. In a new article for Vanity Fair's July/August edition, special correspondent Mark Seal delved into Brangelina's dispute over their once-beloved French winery, Chateau Miraval. The couple bought the vineyard in 2008 for around 25 million Euros and became 50/50 owners of the property as well as its wine making enterprise. Among those who spoke to Vanity Fair are the couple's former head of security, winemakers, real estate brokers and others with intimate knowledge of the couple's time in the south of France. The report notes that in 2021, Jolie, 47, and Pitt, 58, appeared to have come to an agreement in which he would purchase her half of the business. The deal stalled when Pitt tried to insert an NDA that would prevent the Maleficent star from publicly talking about their infamous argument in front of their kids on a private jet in 2016, according to the Vanity Fair piece. Representatives for Pitt have maintained that in fact it was Jolie who first broached the idea of an NDA, when the 12 Monkeys star began negotiating about the contents of the agreement, that's when Jolie backed away from the deal. DailyMail.com has reached out to Angelina Jolie's representatives for comment on this story.  Not long afterwards, Jolie sold her share to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler, who has been designated as an 'oligarch' by the US Treasury Department. Pitt and Jolie met in 2005 on the set of Mr & Mrs Smith, playing a bored married couple who discover they are both assassins hired by competing agencies to kill one another.They married at Chateau Miraval in 2014 and parented six kids – three biological and three adopted – who are now aged between 14 and 21. The Vanity Fair piece notes that cracks began appearing in the marriage in 2015. Those tensions reached boiling point as the family were returning to the US from Chateau Miraval in 2016. 'By September 14, 2016, tensions between and had been boiling for about a year. They tried to keep their arguments between themselves and had made a point to never argue in front of the children. Until the plane,' Seal wrote. The couple's head of security Gary Bradbury told the magazine that in 15 years working Pitt, he never saw him drunk. On the day of the flight from Nice, France, to Los Angeles that included a refueling stop in Minnesota, Pitt was 'drinking quite a bit.' 'Brad was drinking, and the confrontation got out of hand. He was absolutely wrong in how he behaved but immediately apologized and acknowledged that he had crossed a line,' another source said. 'He will always regret [it], and right away took steps to address this and try to make amends,' the source added. Following the incident, Pitt became sober.   Jolie filed for divorce shortly after that incident and a long legal battle, primarily over the custody of their six children, ensued.The pair were also in dispute over the fate their Chateau Miraval property.
         When it looked as though an agreement was in place, Jolie pulled back when she learned about the NDA. Vanity Fair quotes a source close to Pitt alleging that the NDA was just related to the winery 'to ensure the seller doesn’t damage the value of the asset after being paid for it.' Pitt alleged, through lawyers, that the real reason Jolie walked away from the deal was because she was angry about separate custody ruling which had granted him more access. Jolie's lawyers also sought to correct an unfair depiction of her role in the success of the wine brand during their ownership, claiming she had invested $60 million into the company. A Pitt-related source said her investment was more like $38 million.  It was earlier reported that Pitt learned that estranged wife had sold half of their property and business to a 'Russian oligarch' from a press release. The couple had a 'mutual and binding commitment' to the $160 million Chateau Miraval business and agreed not to sell up without the other's permission. According to Vanity Fair, Jolie says that 'no such agreement ever existed.' Pitt discovered his ex-wife had 'secretly' sold her 50 percent stake when a 2021 press release announced that he had new business partners, according to the actor's lawyers. The buyer was part of a 'Russia-affiliated' vodka conglomerate headed by Shefler, who would use his new relationship with the A-lister to enhance and improve his reputation, court filings alleged. 'For Jolie, the sale was a business transaction she had every right to make. ‘In an effort to preserve her own mental health and well-being, she looked for and found what she believed would be a good business partner for Pitt,' a source told Vanity Fair.While Pitt saw the sale as a 'betrayal.''It is not a coincidence that she sold her interest in Miraval to an adversarial party, and part of the family home to a stranger, right after a judge granted a huge win: 50-50 custody,' a source close to Pitt told Vanity Fair. The Fight Club star attempted to fight Jolie's sale to Shefler. By selling instead to Shefler, Jolie linked the Chateau Miraval to Russia and Vladimir Putin - hurting the brand perhaps irreparably, Pitt alleges. In a counterclaim Jolie accused Pitt of forcing her into selling to his company, Mondo Bongo, and spreading lies that Shefler's connections and dealings with the Kremlin.
         Pitt was further accused of hiding assets and using profits from the wine on a swimming pool and ornate staircase that was rebuilt multiple times.  'The only thing that Jolie's Cross-Complaint gets right is that she and Pitt purchased Château Miraval as a 'loving home for their six children,' Pitt's lawyers protested in documents filed in 2022. 'As set forth in Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint, Pitt and Jolie had a mutual and binding commitment, reflected by their conduct and statements to one another over time, that they would hold Miraval together and, if the time came, that they would sell their interests separately only with the other's consent.'The filing said Pitt trusted Jolie and thus 'devoted his time and his resources to renovating the estate and building a highly successful wine business.''Jolie, though supportive of Pitt's efforts on behalf of the family, did none of the work necessary for Miraval's success,' the filing goes on.'Instead, she allowed Pitt to pour money and sweat equity into the business in reliance on her promise to hold Miraval together, as well as the contractual rights her holding company Nouvel owed his. By the time of their separation, Pitt's investment exceeded Jolie's by nearly $50 million.' The legal battle apparently continues to this day, with French authorities investigating the business, report VF. The Vanity Fair article ends by noting that since September 2016, nobody from either Pitt or Jolie families have returned to stay at the property.

 source : Daily Mail     

Angelina Jolie revisits her 1990s blonde era by showing off newly dyed golden tresses while working on her upcoming Chloe collection

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Published on Saturday, 10 June 2023 10:55

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         Angelina Jolie has gone back to blonde. The Maleficent star, 48, was pictured with newly-dyed honey tresses reminiscent of her 1990's blonde era, as she ditched her signature dark chocolate shade. The actress famously rocked a similar look in the 1999 psychological drama Girl, Interrupted, where she had a mid-length golden hairstyle while playing antagonist Lisa Rowe — a rebellious yet charismatic sociopath.The mother-of-six was pictured looking chic as ever while working on her new collection with Chloe, in two images released by the fashion house. One photo saw her in an elegant sleeveless black gown with her hair styled straight as she worked with the team on the upcoming fashion range. Another photo saw her discussing some ideas with the others at a table, while sporting a beige coat. The superstar has mostly kept to a darker hair color over the years and has worn her hair long, aside from rocking a pixie haircut back in the late 90's. The actress and director — who announced her own label in mid May — has teamed up with the brand to create a womenswear capsule collection. The Hollywood icon is working with the French luxury fashion house to create the sustainable Atelier Jolie range which has been co-designed by Angelina and Chloé's creative director Gabriela Hearst. Inspired by Angelina's own wardrobe, the collection is comprised of evening wear and will feature fluid silhouettes and tactile details, while offering a timeless aesthetic in line with Jolie's vision 'to create one-of-a-kind pieces that embody personal creativity and purpose'. The collection is inspired by the pair's mutual 'high ideals for the betterment of our species' and the Tomb Raider star is donating her earnings from the collaboration to invest in 'establishing apprenticeships for tailors and artisans at Atelier Jolie'. In a statement, Gabriela said: 'From the moment I heard about Angelina's vision for Atelier Jolie, I believed in it. It is a way to elevate others through the beauty of garment-making and her deep respect for the environment. 'It's an honour for me that Chloé will be the first collaborator for Atelier Jolie, as both have high ideals for the betterment of our species. That is the reason why I love both Angelina and Chloé so deeply.' Angelina added: 'Very few luxury brands are a certified B Corp. It was important to me to work with Chloé, one of the first luxury brands to be a B Corp. It has been a privilege to design with Gabriela Hearst, and I hope all women will feel comfortable and beautiful in this capsule collection. 'My earnings from this collaboration will be invested in establishing apprenticeships for tailors and artisans at Atelier Jolie.'
         Atelier Jolie will be available from this Autumn. In mid May she shared she is launching Atelier Jolie which will be a space for creative types in the design field. The ex-wife of Brad Pitt shared a look at her new logo over a copper background. 'I'm starting something new today—a collective where everyone can create,' wrote the mother of six. 'Atelier Jolie is a place for creative people to collaborate with a skilled and diverse family of expert tailors, pattern makers and artisans from around the world,' added the Eternals actress. And the former UN ambassador continued: 'It stems from my appreciation and deep respect for the many tailors and makers I've worked with over the years, a desire to make use of the high-quality vintage material and deadstock fabric already available, and also to be part of a movement to cultivate more self-expression.' Deadstock fabric refers to rolls of fabric that are left unsold by a fabric mill or leftover from a brand's production run.Jolie ended with: 'I'm looking forward to growing this with you. More soon. Learn more at atelierjolie.com.' Her pal Priyanka Chopra added a red heart and fire emoji. On her website Jolie shared a signed note. 'Fashion is an art I've had the opportunity to play with over the years. I've designed clothes and learned about shapes with many of the best tailors,' wrote the Tomb Raider star. Designers often sketch or approve designs, but it is the tailors who make the difference, she noted. And that is who she 'truly loves creating with,' said the daughter of Jon Voight. Angelina added that these makers rarely receive the credit and respect they deserve.

source : Daily Mail      

Angelina Jolie is partnering with Chloe for a new collection and will be donating her earnings to invest in apprenticeships for artisans at her own label

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Published on Saturday, 10 June 2023 10:58

Written by Daily mail

        Angelina Jolie is partnering with Chloe.The actress and director- who announced her own label in mid May - has teamed up with the brand to create a womenswear capsule collection. The 48-year-old Hollywood icon is working with the French luxury fashion house to create the sustainable Atelier Jolie range which has been co-designed by Angelina and Chloé's creative director Gabriela Hearst.Angelina Jolie is partnering with Chloe.The actress and director- who announced her own label in mid May - has teamed up with the brand to create a womenswear capsule collection. The 48-year-old Hollywood icon is working with the French luxury fashion house to create the sustainable Atelier Jolie range which has been co-designed by Angelina and Chloé's creative director Gabriela Hearst. In a statement, Gabriela said: 'From the moment I heard about Angelina's vision for Atelier Jolie, I believed in it. It is a way to elevate others through the beauty of garment-making and her deep respect for the environment.'It's an honour for me that Chloé will be the first collaborator for Atelier Jolie, as both have high ideals for the betterment of our species. That is the reason why I love both Angelina and Chloé so deeply.' Angelina added: 'Very few luxury brands are a certified B Corp. It was important to me to work with Chloé, one of the first luxury brands to be a B Corp. It has been a privilege to design with Gabriela Hearst, and I hope all women will feel comfortable and beautiful in this capsule collection.'My earnings from this collaboration will be invested in establishing apprenticeships for tailors and artisans at Atelier Jolie.'Atelier Jolie will be available from this Autumn. In mid May she shared she is launching Atelier Jolie which will be a space for creative types in the design field.The ex-wife of Brad Pitt shared a look at her new logo over a copper background.'I'm starting something new today—a collective where everyone can create,' wrote the mother of six.'Atelier Jolie is a place for creative people to collaborate with a skilled and diverse family of expert tailors, pattern makers and artisans from around the world,' added the Eternals actress.And the former UN ambassador continued: 'It stems from my appreciation and deep respect for the many tailors and makers I've worked with over the years, a desire to make use of the high-quality vintage material and deadstock fabric already available, and also to be part of a movement to cultivate more self-expression.'Deadstock fabric refers to rolls of fabric that are left unsold by a fabric mill or leftover from a brand's production run.
        Jolie ended with: 'I'm looking forward to growing this with you. More soon. Learn more at atelierjolie.com.'Her pal Priyanka Chopra added a red heart and fire emoji.On her website Jolie shared a signed note.'Fashion is an art I've had the opportunity to play with over the years. I've designed clothes and learned about shapes with many of the best tailors,' wrote the Tomb Raider star.Designers often sketch or approve designs, but it is the tailors who make the difference, she noted. And that is who she 'truly loves creating with,' said the daughter of Jon Voight.Angelina added that these makers rarely receive the credit and respect they deserve. 'I am building a place for creative people to collaborate with a skilled and diverse family of expert tailors, pattern makers and artisans from around the world. A place to have fun. To create your own designs with freedom. To discover yourself,' she enthused.She added her company will use only leftover, quality vintage material and deadstock.'You will be able to repair or upcycle pieces from your closet you wish to revive, perfecting fit, breathing new life into what could have been thrown away, and creating quality heirloom garments with personal meaning.'The red carpet darling then said: 'We hope to create a community of creativity and inspiration, regardless of socio-economic background. 'We will spotlight the people who play a part in each creation. We will bring together a diverse team, including apprenticeships for refugees and other talented, underappreciated groups, with positions of dignity based on skill.She then admitted that she is 'more of an artist than a businesswoman' before ending with: 'I hope to see you there, and to be one of the many creating with you within our new creative collective.' In late March, the Beverly Hills native filed for a global trademark under the name Atelier Jolie.A source told The Sun at the time that plans for the new company would include 'everything from custom-made jewelry to couture clothing and tailoring.'The insider added, 'She is a huge advocate for sustainable fashion and this is something the brand will have a major focus on.'The plan is still very much in its infancy but the wheels are in motion,' the source noted.
        Jolie also apparently wasn't limited her new line to just clothing and jewelry, as it was said to include bedding and other household supplies. Jolie previously dipped her toes into the jewelry world with the launch of her Style of Jolie jewelry line more than a decade ago.It appears that last major release from the line was back in 2018. Although there is no indication yet of what kinds of fashion Atelier Jolie will focus on, though it's likely in good hands, as the Oscar winner has been a fashion icon going back to her buzzy red carpet appearances in the 1990s.Back in February of 2021, Jolie spoke about her fashion inspirations with British Vogue, and she revealed that she goes out of her way to repurpose older looks and to focus on timeless designs.'I invest in quality pieces, and then just wear them to death,' she said of her eye-catching wardrobe.She noted that she would find a pair of 'boots, a favorite coat, a favorite purse' and stick with those items for a considerable time.Jolie said that reusing well-made items and purchasing from vintage shops would be 'part of the way forward' to a more sustainable future. 

source : Daily Mail      

Happy birthday Angelina !!

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Published on Sunday, 04 June 2023 00:00

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All fans of Absolument JOLIE and team wish a wonderful birthday to Angelina Jolie, who is celebrating her 46 years. After the divorce recently, we wish him courage, and we send him our love. Thank you to be so beautifully different ... Do not hesitate to register to send your own personal message ...