Angelina Jolie Admits She Hasn’t Set Foot in the French Winery She Once Shared with Brad Pitt Since the “Painful Events” That Ended Their Marriage
Angelina Jolie is opening up about the lasting emotional weight of her split from Brad Pitt — and how one of their most famous properties still carries memories she can’t bring herself to revisit. The actress and humanitarian revealed in recent court documents that she hasn’t returned to Château Miraval, the French winery she and Pitt once shared, since their highly publicized separation in 2016.
According to the filings, Jolie said that she and her children “have never again set foot on the property” following the “painful events” that led to the end of their marriage. Those words, simple yet heavy, paint a picture of lingering heartbreak and the emotional distance that has replaced what was once one of Hollywood’s most glamorous love stories.
Château Miraval was more than just a luxurious estate for the couple — it was a symbol of their partnership. They bought the property together in 2008 for around $25 million, fell in love with its rolling vineyards and countryside charm, and even exchanged vows there during their wedding in 2014. The winery soon became a thriving business, producing award-winning rosé and drawing global attention. But what was once a shared dream has turned into the center of an ongoing legal battle.
Since their separation, Jolie and Pitt have been embroiled in a complex dispute over ownership and management of the winery. Pitt filed a lawsuit in 2022 after Jolie sold her stake in the business to Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of the Stoli Group, without his consent. Jolie’s legal team has argued that the sale was within her rights and that she made the decision to step away from a business that had become “too closely linked to painful personal experiences.”
For Jolie, Miraval appears to represent a time she’s tried to move beyond — a reminder of both professional collaboration and personal heartbreak. In her statement, she made it clear that the property is no longer just a vineyard, but a space filled with memories too difficult to relive. It’s a rare glimpse into how deeply intertwined their business and personal lives once were, and how hard it can be to separate one from the other.
Meanwhile, Pitt continues to pour his energy into the winery’s operations, frequently photographed visiting the estate and working with the Miraval team. He’s said to view the vineyard as a legacy project — something that represents creativity, craftsmanship, and continuity beyond Hollywood. But for Jolie, that same land now holds a different meaning entirely — one that reminds her of the end of a chapter she’s chosen to close.
The divorce between the two A-listers was finalized years ago, but their legal disputes have continued to surface. Beyond the winery battle, they’ve also faced extended custody proceedings involving their six children. Still, Jolie has largely chosen to focus her attention on humanitarian work and her global advocacy efforts, avoiding public discussion about the relationship that once captivated the world.
In many ways, her statement about Miraval feels like a quiet declaration — that she’s found peace by stepping away, even if it means leaving behind something beautiful. The love story that began in European vineyards and film sets may have ended, but for Angelina Jolie, the decision to never return to Miraval seems to be part of her healing — a way of preserving peace for herself and her children.
