BRAD Pitt’s ‘real reason’ for ending his eight year divorce battle with Angelina Jolie can be revealed.
Former Hollywood power couple, Brad, 61, and Angelina, 49, stunned the world today by agreeing to a divorce settlement after years of legal wrangling.
While the timing of the settlement has raised eyebrows, it appears that Brad is making plans for the future.
Sources suggest the acting icon is preparing to marry his jewellery designer girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, 32, in 2025.
Insiders close to the star revealed that finalizing the divorce was a critical step for Brad, as Ines reportedly wants to start a family.
One told MailOnline, “They are looking to get married in the next year, and Brad has settled because he wants to keep his children on side for his new marriage to go ahead.
“Apparently, Ines is keen to have children too and pressured him to get it all sorted out as soon as possible.”
Another explained how the prolonged divorce battle has been a significant source of strain in Brad’s relationships with his kids.
He and Angelina share six children – Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.
They said, “Brad will be relieved that he can finally move on and marry again. He has wanted his divorce settled long before now, but he believes Angelina has been dragging her feet.
“He will hope that he can build bridges with his children now that the divorce is finalized, but that looks like a long hard road.”
The U.S. Sun has reached out to Brad’s representative for comment.
The exes officially signed off on their divorce paperwork yesterday.
But the fight over a French chateau and vineyard they once jointly owned is still dragging on.
Jolie’s lawyer James Simon said: “More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr Pitt.
“She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr Pitt.
“Since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family.
“This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago.
“Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.”
The divorced couple remain locked in a legal battle over Château Miraval vineyard in France.
Brad alleged Angelina sold her $62 million stake of the winery to the Stoli Group without his approval.
Both sides are reportedly willing to take the Miraval case to a jury trial or mediation.
Angelina first filed to end the marriage in September 2016, just two years after tying the knot.
The couple had been together for 10 years before deciding to get married.
Angelina claimed in court filings that Pitt had a “history of physical abuse”.
It was alleged that Brad became physically abusive on a private jet with Jolie and their six children.
Angelina also claimed Brad tired to make her sign a $8.5million (£6.8million) NDA to cover up his “years of abuse”.
Brad has always denied the abuse claims, and was cleared by cops following a probe.
The couple were declared legally single in 2019, despite their ongoing divorce battle.
Brad has been dating Ines for almost two years.
Angelina has been snapped on dates with British rapper Akala, 40.
Brad shares six children with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie.
2002
Angelina adopts her first child, Maddox, on March 10.
2005
Brad accompanies Angelina to Ethiopia to adopt her second child, Zahara, on July 5.
In December, Brad began the process of becoming the adoptive father of Angelina’s two kids.
In January, Angelina changed the kids’ names to Jolie-Pitt.
2006
After staying quiet about their relationship, Angelina gave birth to a daughter, Shiloh, shared with Brad, on May 27.
2007-8
Angelina and Brad adopt a son, Pax, and welcome twins Knox and Vivienne a year later.
2014
Brad and Angelina married at their château in France on August 23.
2016
Angelina filed for divorce from Brad on September 19.
The same month, Brad was accused of being physically and verbally abusive toward one of his children.
Brad also began attending Alcoholics Anonymous
2020
On Father’s Day, Pax wrote on Instagram: “You time and time and again prove yourself to be a terrible and despicable person. You have no consideration or empathy toward your four youngest children who tremble in fear when in your presence.”
2022
During a legal battle over their vineyard, Angelina claimed that Brad had grabbed and shaken her on a plane ride, and strangled one of their sons and struck another in the face.
2024
The couple’s oldest son and daughter, Maddox and Zahara, stop using Brad’s last name in their day-to-day lives.
Vivienne also chooses to go by Jolie for her first major Broadway credit.
The day she turns 18, Shiloh makes a legal filing to officially drop Pitt from her last name.
