Brad Pitt's $100M Sequel Deal, Angelina's Financial Struggle

0:00On March 27, Brad Pitt may not have taken home the best picture Oscar for F-1 at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th, but he's still, caching in big. The movie became the highest-grossing film of his career, and earned an Oscar nod, leading to a greenlit sequel deal worth $100 million. For two movies, sources say this payday puts him even closer to billionaire status. Meanwhile, his ex-wife Angelina Jolie is in sharing in the celebration. She's facing financial strain from their ongoing dispute over the French winery, Chateau Mereval, which they once owned together. Brad is trying to block her reported $67 million sale of her shares to the Stole Group, a fight that's already cost her millions in, legal fees. The couple finalized their divorce last year, but remained tangled in court over the property. They share six kids, now adults or teens, and Brad has accused Angelina of selling her stake without his approval back in 2022.

1:00She cited past family tensions as a reason to stay away from the estate. Recent core moves show Brad pushing for a deposition from Stolly Owner Yuri Sheffler, claiming he helped orchestrate the deal behind his back. Angelina's career has slowed, with fewer big paydays, forcing her to tap savings amid high living costs, while Brad's star keeps rising. On a brighter note for him, Brad's enjoying life with girlfriend Enes De Ramon, whom he's been dating since late 2022. They're living together, and he even brought her to Greece for his new thriller The Riders. His success is on screen and off, keep rolling strong. That's your update from entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI.