Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Divorce: Everything You Need to Know About Their Shocking Split



Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's surprising split has shaken Hollywood this week.

During their 12-year relationship and two-year marriage, there seemed to be few hints of trouble for the pair. They were last seen together in July making a stop inside a Jamba Juice store in Los Angeles with their 10-year-old daughter Shiloh, but both actors had been busy with film projects in the months leading up to their breakup.

"The divorce is a complete shock," a source close to the couple told PEOPLE. "They have definitely spent more time apart this year, but it's still a shock. They just celebrated their wedding anniversary together."



Below, a timeline of the actors' split.

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FLASHBACK: Brad and Angelina at the 2012 Golden Globes



Sept. 19: Jolie Files for Divorce

According to the documents obtained by PEOPLE, the 41-year-old actress filed for divorce from Pitt on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple separated just five days ago, according to the divorce papers.

Jolie asked for physical custody of the couple's shared six children – Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox. She requested that Pitt, 52, be granted visitation. The actress did not ask for child or spousal support.

Sept. 20: Pitt Speaks Out on Split

Pitt acknowledged the divorce once news of the breakup started circulating on Tuesday.

In a statement released to PEOPLE, Pitt said his focus is on their six children.

"I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids," he said in the statement. "I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time."

Jolie Also Releases a Statement

Jolie also released a statement addressing the divorce through her attorney.

"This decision was made for the health of the family," the statement read. "She will not be commenting at this time, and asks that the family be given their privacy during this difficult time."

Rumors Circulate That Pitt Cheated on Jolie with Marion Cotillard

Shortly after news of the divorce broke, the New York Post reported Jolie left her husband after suspecting he had been unfaithful with Cotillard, his costar in the upcoming World War II drama Allied.

However, a source tells PEOPLE that the couple's breakup has nothing to do with Cotillard.

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Jolie's Father Reacts to the News

Jon Voight voiced concern over his daughter's ending marriage in an interview with Inside Edition.

"It's very sad," the 77-year-old actor said. "Something very serious must have happened for Angie to make a decision like this."

He continued, "I don't know what it is. It's a sad thing. Say a little prayer."

Sept. 21: Source Says Pitt Will Fight for Custody of Children

Despite Jolie filing for sole physical custody, a source tells PEOPLE Wednesday that Pitt wants to be present in his six kids' lives.

"Brad thinks Angelina is a great mother," the insider says. "But he is also a great father. There is no way he is going to be absent for any part of his kids' lives."

However, the source believes the conflict will be resolved peacefully.

"This will ideally be resolved, amicably, long before any sort of legal battle ensues," adds the insider.