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Angelina Jolie and Paul Mescal enjoy coffee; Phoebe Bridgers out of the picture? 7 facts on Angelina-Brad divorce
Angelina Jolie was spotted with Paul Mescal in a coffee shop amidst splitting rumors between Phoebe Bridgers and Mescal. Read 7 facts about Angelina and Brad Pitt's divorce.
Normal People star Paul Mescal and Angelina Jolie were recently spotted enjoying coffee together, as reported by Page Six. Mescal and Jolie were seen at Almeida Café & Bar in London, stealing glances and getting coffee over the weekend after the show of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, which Paul was a part of. Angelina’s daughter Shiloh was also spotted there with them.
The duo's recent meeting made the headlines considering Paul's newly single status. Speculations recently suggested that singer Phoebe Bridgers who was dating Mescal for some time now split up from the star. Earlier last month, reports suggested that the duo called off their engagement. The gossip reached its pinnacle with Bridger’s appearance on a YouTube series named Chicken Soup Date by Amelia Dimoldenberg last month, where she answered questions on heartbreak. On being asked how to get over heartbreak she said that you just have to do it, and it’s gonna end at some point but you can’t make it end and stated that it was her tip as per US Magazine.
As for Angelina Jolie, the actress divorced Brad Pitt after 12 years of dating and two years of marriage. In 2016, she filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences," as reported by The Cut. After a long and messy battle, and with the proceedings still not finalized, the judge has ruled that they are no longer married. But all of this comes at the cost of being one of Hollywood's most expensive divorces of all time. So, let’s look at this saga together.
Here are 7 interesting facts from Brad Pitt and Angelina’s divorce -
1. Angelina requested sole custody
The couple has six children, and Angelina requested sole physical custody of all of them when she filed for divorce, reported Pop Sugar. This is one of the reasons why the proceedings dragged on for so long and became one of the messiest divorces in Hollywood.
2. Brad Pitt’s drug abuse and drinking
According to the Evening Standard, the actor’s abuse of weed and alcohol was one of the driving forces behind the divorce. Brad himself didn’t make any comments, but in an interview with GQ, he announced giving up substances and alcohol in an inspiring manner. Pitt opened up about his early days and recalled saying that he can't remember a day since he got out of college when he wasn't boozing or had a spliff or something. He also added that he stopped everything except boozing when he started a family. He admitted that it had become a problem and maintained that you either deny them all of your life or you evolve.
3. Child abuse allegations
According to a detailed piece done by The New York Times, Angelina alleged that Brad had been abusive to her and the children in a 2016 plane ride. It was also alleged that Brad Pitt demanded Angelina sign a non-disclosure agreement to stop her from speaking out about the abusive incident in the divorce information. During the trial, Pitt's divorce lawyer stated that while he accepts responsibility for some things in the past, he will not accept responsibility for things he did not do. Eventually, he was cleared of all charges.
4. The New York Post released a cover featuring Jennifer Anniston laughing hysterically
According to Pop Sugar, when it was released in September 2016, when it got released, a lot of people were furious at The New York Post for making light of such serious events. Aniston’s close friend Chelsea Handler spoke out on it openly saying that Brad and Angelina always said they wouldn't get married until everyone could get married and added that she always said she wouldn't get married until they got divorced and joked that she was officially accepting proposals. She also compared Brad Life’s with George Clooney's, alleging Angelina is a “lunatic” and the reason for Brad Pitt’s substance abuse.
5. FBI got involved
Even the FBI got involved in Pitt’s child abuse scandal. They took over the investigation at a serious juncture. On 2016, they released a statement on US Weekly saying “In response to your inquiry regarding allegations within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; specifically, an aircraft carrying Mr. Brad Pitt and his children, the FBI is continuing to gather facts and will evaluate whether an investigation at the federal level will be pursued.”
6. The divorce took a lot of time and money
Angelina filed for divorce in 2016. It took nearly 6 years and $1 million dollars to see the end of Brad Pitt and Jolie as reported on Evening Standard. It is by far one of the messiest divorces in Hollywood. Though the divorce is still in progress, the judge announced that they are no longer married.
7. Jolie had the real-life Olivia Pope for the crisis management
People magazine confirmed that Angelina hired Scandal famed Judy Smith as her crisis manager. Judy was asked to consult with those working with Angelina on divorce negotiations as per a People source. Judy and her firm apparently had a long history of handling issues that have unfortunately garnered attention in the public eye, and the source also added that she knows how to push towards resolutions that are swift and discreet.
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