Angelina Jolie, the Hollywood icon, is setting her sights on New York City, and it's not just for a change of scenery. Insider whispers suggest a revived flame between Jolie and her former spouse, Jonny Lee Miller.
Jolie, 48, renowned for her roles ranging from "Maleficent" to "The Eternals", and Miller, 50, best recognized for his portrayal of a contemporary Sherlock Holmes in the acclaimed TV series "Elementary", shared a brief marital spell in 1996. While their union lasted just a year, sources indicate that the embers of that romance might be reigniting.
Recent sightings place the actress scouting properties in New York, notably in proximity to Miller's Brooklyn abode. An inside source reveals, "She's always felt Jonny was the closest she's come to having a soul mate." Could the city's skyline and Miller's presence be drawing Jolie closer to the East Coast?
Since her high-profile split with Brad Pitt in 2016, which ensued a taxing legal wrangle over custody and finances, Jolie has been on the lookout for a fresh start. “Jonny reintroduces a sense of joy and brightness into her life,” the insider stated, hinting at the solace she finds in Miller’s company.
Interestingly, this isn't the duo's first rendezvous post their separation. Back in 2021, eagle-eyed onlookers spotted Jolie during a nocturnal visit to Miller's residence. This raises questions about the depth of their reconnection.
Concluding thoughts from the source linger on the potential path ahead for the pair: “It's Jonny's move now. Will he see this as a mere casual escapade, or is he pondering a deeper commitment? Angelina, it seems, is all in.” As NYC's skyline awaits a potential new resident, the world watches with bated breath on the course this old-new romance might take.
Brangelina's Bitter Battle: Divorce Drama Extends Beyond the Vineyards?
Hollywood's erstwhile golden couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, show no signs of nearing the end of their divorce saga, potentially placing their separation amongst the longest in Hollywood's annals.
Despite announcing their intention to part ways back in 2016, following a reported altercation on an airplane involving alcohol, the "Maleficent" actress appears in no hurry to finalize the separation. An associate of Pitt recently disclosed to NewsNation Now, "She plans to extend the divorce proceedings until the twins turn 18. That’s four more years.”
The duo parent six children, including twins Knox and Vivienne, currently 15. The divorce has already cost Pitt a reported $14 million, which includes an $8 million "loan" to Jolie for a lavish home in Los Feliz, California.
But the property battles don't end with Los Angeles real estate. Their joint venture, Château Miraval, a French vineyard and former residence, has become a focal point of contention. Jolie's decision to sell her portion of the wine business to Tenute del Mondo, a company owned by Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler, led to allegations of unauthorized sales. The original agreement between the two, as viewed in court documents, stated mutual consent was required for any sales.
A source divulged, “While Angelina was in talks with Shefler, she was simultaneously trying to sell her share to Brad under false pretenses.”
The vineyard, acquired in 2008 for $27 million, has now appreciated to a staggering $160 million, as per Wine Spectator. Pitt's emphasis on the vineyard's growth and success was highlighted in a 2022 legal filing, contrasting Jolie's lesser involvement and accusing her of purposefully undermining his business interests.
Shefler countered in legal documents, stating, "Pitt is an actor, not a winemaker."
The couple had purchased the estate pre-marriage, with a 60-40 ownership split in favor of Pitt. Post their 2014 wedding held on the estate, Pitt gifted Jolie an additional 10%, equalizing their shares.
While protracted Hollywood divorces aren't unprecedented – with celebrities like Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger taking a decade to finalize theirs, and Bethenny Frankel of "Real Housewives of New York City" concluding her divorce eight years post-separation – the Brangelina dispute, if it continues as speculated, could very well top the charts.