End of Hollywood's Powerful Couple; Angelina Jolie Files for Divorce

Angelina Jolie's lawyer announced in a statement that the Hollywood actress has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in court. The two actors were among the most famous and powerful couples in the film industry. Robert Offer stated on Tuesday, September 30, in his statement: "This decision was made in the interest of the family. She (Jolie) will not comment on this matter and is requesting respect for her family's privacy at this time." According to Reuters, Angelina Jolie's divorce petition from Brad Pitt was submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, and according to court documents, she cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce. Jolie is seeking full custody of their six children, while Brad Pitt has requested visitation rights. Jolie announced their separation date as September 15. The website 'TMZ', which publishes news about celebrities in the entertainment world, noted that Jolie has become "extremely frustrated" with Brad Pitt's family behavior. Jolie and Pitt, known as 'Brangelina', were considered one of the most famous couples in the entertainment world due to their attractive looks, successful films, and their activities. They married in 2014 after 10 years of living together. Jolie, 41, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for the film 'Girl, Interrupted' in 2000, had previously married actors Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton. Pitt, 52, a leading actor in Hollywood, was married to Jennifer Aniston when he was filming 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' with Angelina Jolie in 2003. Reports indicated that the two actors had a romantic relationship while filming, but Jolie told Vogue magazine that they were just "very, very good friends" until Pitt and Aniston separated in 2005. Jolie stated before marrying Pitt in August 2004 at a French estate that they would not marry until same-sex couples could marry. Angelina Jolie has starred in famous films such as 'Maleficent', 'The Tourist', 'A Mighty Heart', and 'Lara Croft'. Notable films of Brad Pitt include 'Se7en', 'Thelma & Louise', 'Legends of the Fall', 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', 'Inglourious Basterds', and 'Ocean's Eleven'. The two starred together in a 2015 film called 'By the Sea', which Jolie wrote and directed.