The rumors about their split have been surrounding the internet for a long while, now Angelina Jolie made it real as she filed for divorce from Brad Pitt on Monday. The 41-year-old star cited "irreconcilable differences" and blaming her now-estranged husband for his different kind of parenting.
Angelina Jolie Gets Tired Of Brad Pitt's Substance Abuse
It has been said that Angelina Jolie was pushed to file the divorce because of Brad Pitt's substance abuse and conflict over the kids, as per TMZ. The "Maleficent" star wants the physical custody of their six kids, Maddox (15), Pax (12), Zahara (11), Shiloh (10), and the twins Knox and Vivienne (8). On the other hand, she's only asking the judge to give the 52-year-old actor visitation rights and joint legal custody.
According to the publication's sources, Angelina Jolie got tired and "extremely upset" of Brad Pitt's parenting style. She, too, was "fed up" with his alcohol abuse, weed consumption and anger issues. The humanitarian feels like the producer's situation could bring danger to their children. In fact, entertainment attorney Robert Offer insisted that she did it for her family's health and not even asking for any spousal support.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt's Statement
According to Angelina Jolie's lawyer Robert Offer, the filmmaker will not give any comment as of the moment and ask for some privacy for her and her family. "Angelina will always do what's in the best interest to protect her children," her manager Geyer Kosinski told E! News. Fans can expect a custody battle between the former couple over the six children, but a source said she and Brad Pitt want a "cordial breakup."
Brad Pitt, on the other hand, told CNN that he is deeply saddened as Angelina Jolie filed a divorce, but he cares most for the well-being of their children. "I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time," he said.
