There are so few couples left
in Hollywood who are in it for the long run, and now we can cross the
Jolie-Pitts off the list. Angelina just filed for divorce and we're beginning
to question if true love really exists anymore.
It's been one week since Angelina Jolie
filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, and
news of the couple's split has only continued to raise more questions.
Many have wondered how
finances will play into the power couple's highly-publicized divorce, but E!
News can confirm money is not the issue at this time. Rather, the two will continue
to battle over custody of their six children, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh,
and twins Knox and Vivienne.
Jolie has asked for full custody of the kids while
the Department of Children and Family Services in Los Angeles County
continues conducting an inquiry into the allegations that Pitt was involved in an incident with a child
aboard a private plane earlier this month.
Jolie filed
for divorce from Pitt on Monday, Sept. 19, according to court documents
obtained by E! News, with news of their split hitting headlines and shocking
the world on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
The actress' manager, Geyer
Kosinski, released a statement on her behalf,
saying, "Angelina will always do what's in the best interest of taking
care of her family. She appreciates everyone's understanding of their need for
privacy at this time."
Brad also broke his silence about the divorce
in statement, saying, "I am very saddened by this, but what matters
most now is the well being of our kids. I kindly ask the press to give them
the space they deserve during this challenging time."
Although Jolie
hasn’t told her father what caused the split, he admitted he would find out
when he “sees Angie and the children soon,
I don’t know much about it except it must be something serious, I just got the
news and I’m concerned.”
Jolie, 41, is seeking full
physical custody of their six children, leaving Pitt, 52, with visitation
rights. “The priority is always the children,” he
explained. “I know she’s always concerned about the children.” Despite the divorce, Voight,
77, believes the couple could remain amicable for their kids Maddox,
Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne
and Knox .
“I’m hopeful,” he said. “Say
a little prayer. This is news to me too.”
Jolie cited irreconcilable
differences and listed their separation date as September 15. She is not
seeking spousal support.
Pitt began dating Jolie in
2005 after starring in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Their relationship
followed his split from ex-wife Jennifer Aniston.
The actors secretly married
in 2014.
Sources close to the couple
claim the actress strongly disagreed with Pitt’s parenting style. She
reportedly became “extremely upset with his methods.”
