Celebrity Breakup Series: This time it's Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Another celebrity divorce is round the corner as Angelina Jolie filed divorce petition against Brad Pitt due to the differences in the relationship. The couple had enjoyed enormous media attention during their married life, have shocked their fans with a viral news of their divorce this time. The couple were together from the sets of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' in 2004 and finally got married in 2014. They are now separated from September 15, per the divorce documents sourced from the court. It surprised many as the couple found to have celebrated their second wedding anniversary weeks back and were seen happy.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at their wedding

The attorney of Angelina Jolie has quoted that the decision was for the good of the family and hinted that she would not make a personal statement this time and requested everyone to respect the privacy of the family.

The couple have 6 children together and it is informed that Jolie is trying to keep the custody of the children. Considering the wealth accumulated over the years by the couple and custody of the children, it may lead to another legal battle though there are attempts to make a cordial settlement.

Brad Pitt came out with a statement that he is deeply saddened with the developments and would try best to ensure the well-being of the children. He also requested the media to give space to the family during the challenging time.

Angelina Jolie at 41 and Brad Pitt at 52 have garnered the audience and public with their great performance in the screen and personal chemistry in the off-screen. The couple also have made headlines with their contributions to philanthropy especially work for refugees; actively promoting child education and protection, Jolie and Pitt was adopting 3 of their 6 children to show their commitment and involvement. The couple also actively involved in the rebuilding of New Orleans after the deadly hurricane Katrina.

Since there is no official information for the possible reasons of the breakup other than an 'irreconcilable differences' per the divorce documents of the court, fans of them are confused with the rumors. The reason mentioned in the petition is very generic and many of the couples use it frequently nowadays and hence it doesn't reveal the exact reasons of divorce.

An insider of the OK Magazine has reported that there were frequent fights in the family and found to be marriage excitement got over. Another report states that Pitt's rumored relationship with Marion Cotillard, co-start in 'Allied', would have added oil into the fire. An insider reports that Jolie gulps wine at nights and barely eats. Pitt staked his full energy to take her back to normal life and found to be exhausted.

Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard at 'Allied'

The pair were giving importance to their family and have a greater care for their children and now they are in a situation to fight in the court for the custody of the children per some sources. Since Jolie has requested for the sole physical custody of children while having joint legal custody, it may raise many eyebrows and bring the children into the center-point of the disputes.

Hopefully they would go for an indoor settlement considering the future of the kids.