Brad Pitt Finally Speaks Out About Divorce from Angelina Jolie — And People Are Reacting the Same

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, once Hollywood’s golden couple, met on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2004 and were together for over a decade. Married in 2014 and parents to six children, their relationship captivated the world. Since their 2016 split, both have stayed quiet about the details — until now. In a rare and candid moment, the usually private Brad Pitt has finally opened up about the breakup, leaving fans surprised.

Brad Pitt has long kept his personal life out of the spotlight, especially following his highly publicized divorce from Angelina Jolie. For years, he remained silent, handling the separation privately and through legal channels.

But now, he’s finally speaking out.

In a recent interview promoting his new film F1, Pitt was asked about the divorce, which was officially finalized this past December after eight difficult years. His unexpected admission — that he feels a sense of “relief” — has caught many off guard.

“No, I don’t think it was that major of a thing,” Pitt said. “Just something coming to fruition. Legally.”
He did seem to have a stronger reaction, though, to a follow-up question about whether his first public appearance with his partner Ines de Ramon at the 2024 British Grand Prix in July was on purpose.

“Nah, dude, it’s not that calculated. If you’re living — oh my God, how exhausting would that be? If you’re living with making those kinds of calculations? No, life just evolves. Relationships evolve.” This comment from Pitt, 61, came about six months after he and Angelina Jolie, 50, finally wrapped up their divorce.

Pitt also explained that he had avoided speaking about the divorce for a long time because he was exhausted by the constant public scrutiny of his personal life. “My personal life is always in the news. It’s been in the news for 30 years, bro,” he said.

Back in 2017, Angelina Jolie opened up for the first time about coping with the breakup. “I’ve been trying for nine months to be really good at just being a homemaker and picking up dog poop and cleaning dishes and reading bedtime stories. And I’m getting better at all three,” she said with honesty and a touch of humor. Jolie admitted it was “the hardest time” for her family but emphasized that she and Pitt were both committed to handling the situation as thoughtfully as possible. “We care for each other and care about our family, and we are both working towards the same goal,” she added.

Pitt and Jolie share six children: Maddox, 23; Pax, 21; Zahara, 20; Shiloh, 19; and 16-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. While Pitt’s recent comments about his divorce sparked conversation, many people took the opportunity to reflect on his past. Some shared how much they missed seeing him with Angelina Jolie, posting things like, “I miss Angelina and Brad Pitt together” and “I don’t care what people say in here I still miss Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.”

One person also noted, “It’s good that you’ve been able to close that chapter and focus on your personal well-being, but I also think it would be important to reflect on the emotional impact of such a public separation. I hope you can find the peace and stability you seek as you move forward.”

This wave of reflection also brought up memories of Pitt’s earlier relationship with Jennifer Aniston. Comments like, “I still miss the Brad and Jen era,” “He should have stayed with beautiful Jennifer Aniston,” and “Get back with Jennifer” showed that, for some, the nostalgia runs even deeper.

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