Brad Pitt Breaks Silence on Divorce Finalization with Angelina Jolie After 8-Year Legal Battle

After nearly a decade of high-profile headlines, legal disputes, and emotional turmoil, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have officially finalized their divorce—and for the first time, Pitt is opening up about how he really feels.

 Divorce Finalized After Years of Public Scrutiny

The divorce between Brad Pitt, 61, and Angelina Jolie, 49, was officially settled on December 30, 2024, following more than eight years of intense legal proceedings. Jolie initially filed for divorce in September 2016, days after a now-infamous private plane incident that sparked investigations and headlines across the globe.

While Pitt was never charged with any wrongdoing, the years that followed included complex custody battles, business disagreements, and emotional distance played out in the public eye.

 Brad Pitt: “It Wasn’t That Major of a Thing”

In a new interview published May 28 by GQ, Pitt downplayed the legal conclusion of his split with Jolie. When asked if the final settlement brought him relief, his response was calm and unexpected:

“No, I don’t think it was that major of a thing,” Pitt said. “Just something coming to fruition. Legally.”

His tone signaled a man more focused on the future than the past—especially as he gears up for the release of his latest film project, F1, hitting theaters on June 27.

 A Complicated Family History

The former couple shares six children:

• Maddox (23)

• Pax (21)

• Zahara (20)

• Shiloh (19)

• Knox and Vivienne (both 16)

Pitt and Jolie began dating in the mid-2000s, later marrying in 2014 at their estate in France. But after just two years of marriage, the relationship collapsed under the weight of personal conflicts and parenting disagreements.

 Angelina Jolie Focused on Healing

According to Jolie’s lawyer, James Simon, the actress and humanitarian has spent the last several years working to protect her children and rebuild emotional balance:

“Angelina has focused on finding peace and healing for their family,” he told PEOPLE. “Frankly, she’s exhausted, but she’s relieved this part is finally over.”

 Pitt Moving Forward with Ines de Ramon

Though Pitt remained private throughout the legal battle, a source close to the actor revealed in March 2025 that he was “happy the divorce is behind him” and is now enjoying a “great place” in life alongside girlfriend Ines de Ramon, whom he has been dating since 2022.

 Fame, Frustration & Formula One

Pitt also touched on the pressure of being a public figure for over three decades:

“It’s been in the news for 30 years, bro,” he told GQ. “Or some version of my personal life.”

When asked if filmmaking provides him with refuge from constant media attention, Pitt replied:

“It’s been an annoyance I’ve had to always deal with… But mostly I feel pretty… My life is fairly contained. It feels pretty warm and secure—with my friends, my loves, my fam, my knowledge of who I am. So it’s like this fly buzzing around a little bit.”

 What’s Next for Brad Pitt?

With F1 set to premiere in theaters on June 27, Pitt is ready to shift focus back to his career. The high-octane racing drama—co-starring Damson Idris—marks a return to the big screen in a genre Pitt has never fully explored.

“I’m doing what I love,” he said. “And I’m grateful for the peace I have now.”

 Final Thoughts

The Brad Pitt–Angelina Jolie divorce saga has finally come to a legal close—but the emotional ripple effects will likely remain for years. For now, both stars appear focused on healing, growth, and the next chapter of their lives.