Brad Pitt seeks court order for Jolie financial records

A recent court filing has revealed a new point of contention in the long-running legal battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over their former French winery. Pitt's legal team is now seeking a court order to compel Jolie to disclose her financial records from 2017 to 2019.

The request was made during a court hearing on July 31, according to documents reviewed this week. Pitt’s attorneys argue that this financial information is essential to the case concerning Château Miraval, the winery the couple owned jointly from 2008 until Jolie sold her stake in 2021. They contend that Jolie has put her own financial condition at issue by alleging that Pitt exerted coercion and economic leverage over her, which she claims influenced her decision to sell her share. The filing states that her earnings during the years immediately following their 2016 separation are necessary to assess the context and accuracy of those claims.

Jolie's legal team has forcefully opposed the request, arguing the information is irrelevant to the core dispute over the winery's sale. Her lawyers note that she has already voluntarily provided financial records for 2020 and 2021. They argue that Pitt has...