It seemed that the day would never come. Then, on December 30, 2024, Brad Pitt For example Angelina Jolie They signed their divorce after more than eight years spent locked in a prison Bitter legal battle. “There's a huge sense of relief that it's over,” a source said in Latest News Us Weekly Cover story. “A weight has been lifted.”
Now Pitt, 61, is looking forward. “Brad wants to get his life back on track and put this behind him,” the source says. “He can start over.” He's excited about his upcoming race car movie, F1in June. Sources say he hopes to eventually rebuild his relationships His six children (He and Jolie, 49, are parents to Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 18, and 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.) And he's moving full speed ahead when it comes to his romance with his girlfriend of two years, a jewelry executive Ines de Ramon(35 years old), according to sources. It was the catalyst Pitt finally made peace with Jolie. “Ince helped Brad move on and think about the divorce in a new light,” says a second source.
Perfect match
Pete and De Ramone seemed like a perfect fit from the start. They were first spotted together in late 2022 and made their red carpet debut in September Wolves Premiere. “It brings out the best in Brad,” a source told Us at the time. They reportedly spent the holidays together at his $40 million mansion in Carmel, California. (like we It was previously reported that De Ramone will move into Pitt's Los Angeles home in early 2024.) With a busy career keeping his schedule full, “[Ines has brought]a sense of calm and peace to him,” the second source explains.
Pitt leaned on her as he and Jolie continued their confrontation in court. In addition to his ongoing custody issues, Pitt sued Jolie in 2022 for selling her stake in the family's vineyard, Chateau Miraval. Jolie filed a lawsuit for $250 million and included in the legal filings an alleged account of an incident that occurred in 2016 on a private plane in which she claims that a drunken Pitt assaulted her and her children. Pitt denied that the altercation was physical and was exonerated after investigations by the Department of Family Services and the FBI.
Pete and De Ramone have a lot of common ground. De Ramone was going through her own divorce when she and Pitt got together — and she and Vampire Diaries alum Paul Wesley split in 2022 after three years of marriage. “This is something she and Brad have bonded over,” says the second source. The first source adds: “Ines has been helping Brad through this from the beginning. She was his rock.
Their romance is a breath of fresh air for Pete. The first source says: “His relationship with Angelina was volatile, and there is no similar relationship with Ines.” “They are madly in love and work well together. Brad is happier than ever. In July, a source told us that they are enjoying “simple date nights” at home, often cooking and watching movies together. “Brad loves how easygoing and smart he is “Ince.”
Positive influence
She actively encouraged Pitt to finalize the divorce with Jolie. “Ines is very Zen and doesn't like conflict or negativity. She wants Brad to find peace and forgiveness and move on,” a source said. we in May. “From her perspective, it doesn’t make sense for him to hold on to all the hostility.”
Although Brad's divorce is now official, the second source explains that Pitt and De Ramone “are not putting any pressure on the marriage. (However,) they are committed to each other and very serious. While the actor is happy to focus on his future with the designer Jewellery, the source explains, “He doesn't necessarily need to get married again at this time.”
Healthy outlet
The work was another reprieve for Pete. “He is very passionate about Formula 1 and believes it will be a huge success,” says the second source, noting that the Oscar winner “has always been fascinated by Formula 1 and racing. He knew this would be a huge challenge, which got him excited about the project.” The source adds: “ He is very focused on Enas and the work and that is what gets him through the difficult times.”
Family ties
Pete feels hopeful — but realistic — about reconnecting with his children. Last May, Jolie's last name Shiloh was legally dropped from Jolie. (It seems that Zahra and Vivien only use Jolie.)
“Brad is not in contact with the older children. It's a very sad situation for him,” says the second source. (In an alleged Instagram post Pax made on Father's Day 2020, he called the star a “world-class a-hole.”) According to a third source Pitt maintains joint custody of Knox and Vivienne, “but his powers to spend time with them are very limited, especially due to filming in Formula 1, which required travel.” The second source says that Pitt and the twins “do not have a close relationship.” “Very much,” he said, adding, “He is always communicating and hoping that things will eventually get better one day.”
The actor is cautiously optimistic about keeping peace with Jolie. Their ongoing war over Miraval's wages continues; In November, a judge denied Jolie's motions to dismiss as the case moved toward trial. “Brad is relieved that the divorce has been finalized. “This chapter was closed many years ago and I can’t believe it was put off this long, but he knows there is still more to come with Miraval,” the second source explains. “This was just one hurdle for for him. Still, he's happy to have that behind him.
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With preparation by Andrea Simpson and Amanda Williams
