Brad Pitt Speaks Out On Finalizing Divorce With Angelina Jolie

Nearly a decade of legal storm and public firestorm later, Brad Pitt is finally closing a chapter many thought they'd never see the end of. The Oscar-winning actor has officially completed his divorce from Angelina Jolie, eight years after she originally filed in 2016. And now, for the first time, Pitt is talking about what the legal conclusion really means to him.

In a highly frank interview with GQ published on May 28, Brad Pitt, 61, spoke about the divorce with remarkable dispassion and detachment. "No, I don't think it was that major of a thing," he said matter-of-factly. "Just something coming to fruition. Legally." It might be a surprise for some to hear this after tabloid headlines over the years detailed custody battles, property disputes, and the emotional wreckage their breakup exacted on their family.

However, for Pitt, the approval is not a flashy turning point but a silent end to a long grinding process. Jolie and Pitt used to be Hollywood's premier power couple. They share six children. Since the divorce was filed, the family's private affairs have been cast into the media spotlight. But despite the drama, both have attempted to navigate the complexities with their children as the primary focus.

In December last year, Angeline Jolie's lawyer, James Simon, issued a statement announcing the settlement, acknowledging the emotional toll the process took on Jolie and her family. "More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt," Simon said. "She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time, she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family," Holley wrote. This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago," He added, "Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over."

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Jolie may regard the legal finality as a hard-won relief, but Pitt's reaction is more chilling. It is a cool serenity from someone who checked out emotionally the second he checked out legally. The Fight Club star also admitted that it is tough to have his personal life constantly played out in the media. Breakups are never easy, and the stakes are magnified tenfold for celebrities as high-profile as Pitt and Jolie. Every court filing, every comment from a lawyer, every hint or feint gets dissected by fans and media alike.

The former couple, who have maintained a relatively low profile since their split made headlines two years ago, have concentrated on growth and new beginnings as they navigate this next chapter of their lives. Pitt is now dating jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, and Jolie remains a humanitarian and filmmaker, spending more time abroad with her kids.

Now that the court fight is over, the aspiration is that peace will finally prevail. After grand closure and finalizing his divorce, Brad Pitt simply wants to move on. This indicates that the emotional chapter of their relationship had closed long before the legal documents were signed. For both stars, this milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter that's no longer weighed down by their reputations but instead focused on healing, growth, and regaining some privacy in their personal lives.