Angelina Jolie is facing claims over the Brad Pitt winery dispute

The couple, who met while filming Mr and Mrs Smith in 2005, separated in 2016 after 12 years together and finalized their divorce in December 2024.

The current lawsuit, filed by Pitt in 2022, centers on Jolie’s sale of her share of the winery to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler.

In recent filings, Jolie indicated she is comfortable with a September 2027 trial date, opposing Pitt’s attempt to begin proceedings earlier in April of that year.

“There is a feeling among those watching this closely that Angelina’s current approach leans more toward prolonging the process than actively working toward a meaningful resolution — and for people familiar with how these disputes have developed, it’s not entirely unexpected,” the source said.

“It gives the impression that progress is being held back by Angeline rather than encouraged in terms of progress, and it seems like she is only doing this so she can stay connected to Brad.”

Another insider said: “There is a growing belief within Brad’s circle that the dispute extends beyond the practical matter of the winery itself. The significance is that extending the case maintains a formal connection between them, which is why it continues to be extended. From their perspective, it feels less like a legal necessity and more like something being deliberately drawn out.”