Emphasizing that the children need stability, Jon Voight, father of Angelina Jolie, speaks out about the prolonged and messy divorce saga between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, calling for an end to the conflict.
- August 24, 2024
AceShowbiz - Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, aged 85 and father to Angelina Jolie, is breaking his silence regarding his daughter's turbulent divorce from Brad Pitt. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Voight expressed his earnest wish for peace between the estranged couple, particularly for the well-being of their children.
"I wish they'd find a way to make peace," Voight commented, emphasizing the need for stability for Jolie and Pitt's children. He expressed his affection for his grandchildren and implored, "I want Brad to step up to do, you know, what he has to do. End this nonsense."
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's relationship has been in the public eye since they starred together in the 2005 action comedy "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." They tied the knot officially in 2014 but separated in 2016.
Despite being declared legally single in 2019, the duo has been embroiled in a prolonged legal battle concerning the custody of their six children, division of their assets, and notably, the contentious sale of their French winery, Château Miraval.
Jolie's allegations of abuse against Pitt, which he denied, have significantly contributed to the complexities of their divorce. According to a July report from People magazine, the bitterness between the two actors is a primary reason why the divorce proceedings have been so drawn-out. An insider mentioned, "You'd think they would be over it and just settle."
Pitt holds control over all the properties the couple shared, which includes the business associated with Château Miraval. Yet, Jolie's attorney Paul Murphy told Page Six that Pitt is still suing Jolie for $67 million plus punitive damages, demanding more control and financial compensation.
The custody battle has been equally turbulent. In 2022, Jolie was granted sole physical custody of their minor children while Pitt was allowed "custodial time" with them. Recently, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt legally dropped Pitt's last name, a move that mirrors Zahara's earlier decision.
Jolie has remained focused on her children's healing, reiterating in a Vogue India interview that separating from Pitt was the right decision for the family's well-being. She maintains that, despite public misconceptions, her children are resilient and discerning.
Voight's public plea is clear, "Step up … end this nonsense." The Hollywood heartache surrounding Jolie and Pitt's divorce continues to draw the attention of the media and public, with many hoping, like Voight, for an amicable resolution for the sake of their children.
