'Vindictive' Angelina Jolie Unloads 50% Stake In French Winery She Shared With Ex-Husband Brad Pitt After Being Accused Of Cutting Him Out Of Deal In Lawsuit
Oct. 6 2021, Published 3:29 p.m. ET
Angelina Jolie is officially out of business with her ex-husband Brad Pitt after selling off her 50% stake in their lucrative wine business.
Weeks after being slapped with a lawsuit from her Academy Award-winning ex, Jolie said sayonara to their $164 million Château Miraval winery.
The 46-year-old Maleficent actress sold her shares to Tenute del Mondo, whose iconic vinos include Masseto, Ornellaia, Luce, and CastelGiocondo.
The company is also part of the Stoli Group, which represents some of the largest luxury spirits and wines in the world.
Jolie's bold decision comes just one month after Pitt claimed she was trying to cheat him out of the deal.
In turn, he sued his ex-wife. They were equal shareholders of the winery, and Pitt alleged she was trying to bypass his right of first refusal.
Pitt claimed Jolie was attempting to profit off the "incredible amount of work, time and money" he and his business partners put in to grow the recognizable brand.