Divorce is not new for Hollywood stars. It is a common feature. Hollywood actress-filmmaker Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from actor husband Brad Pitt after two years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.
The news comes as a heartbreak for their fans and shippers but definitely not a shock because the rumours of problems between the couple have been there for past few months.
According to media, the 41-year-old actress filed the legal documents on Monday and has asked for physical custody of the couple’s six children.
She is asking the judge to give Pitt visitation and is in favour of a joint legal custody. Sources close to the couple say Jolie’s decision has to do with the way Pitt was parenting the children and she was extremely upset with his methods.
Jolie is not asking for spousal support.She has listed the date of separation as Sept. 15, 2016.
One of the most celebrated Hollywood couples, Jolie—Pitt tied the knot in August 2014 after 10 Jolie has reportedly asked for physical custody of their six children, with Pitt allowed visitation rights. She is not asking for spousal support. The date of separation is listed as 15 September.
In a statement to People magazine, Pitt said: “I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the wellbeing of our kids. I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time.”
They originally met on the set of the action comedy Mr and Mrs Smith and were also seen on screen together in 2015’s By the Sea, a drama about an ailing marriage, written and directed by Jolie.
While Mr and Mrs Smith was warmly received by critics and a commercial hit, making $478m worldwide, By the Sea was less of a success. The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw called it “indulgent” and it made $3.3m at the box office.
Despite the film’s focus on relationship problems, Jolie was quick to deny it was a reflection of their marriage.years of togetherness.
