Angelina Jolie’s Last Time Speaking About Brad Pitt Before Their Split Is Heartbreaking To Look Back On

It’s no secret that the fallout between Hollywood power couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, was nothing short of dramatic. The pair, once lovingly referred to as “Brangelina,” ended their 12-year relationship in 2016, leaving many fans in shock and disbelief. The divorce process was a tumultuous one, filled with a five-year custody battle over their six children, disputes about formerly shared estates like their Miravel Winery, and accusations of violent behavior on Pitt’s part.

But there was a time when it wasn’t all bitterness and resentment. In fact, Jolie’s last public comments about Pitt before their split were filled with nothing but love and admiration. It’s heartbreaking to look back on these words now, knowing how things ultimately unfolded.

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In a 2016 interview with ExtraTV, Angelina spoke highly of her then-husband. At the time, she had just arrived from Cambodia, where she was directing a film, and was attending the premiere of Kung Fu Panda 3, a movie in which she and four of their six children provided voices.

She said, “I’m always proud of him because of all the work he does, and how he balances his family life and work. I love him, I’m proud of his film. I’d be proud either way, obviously. It’s lovely for him, it’s lovely for the film, it’s an important film — I don’t need that [Oscar recognition] to be proud of him.”

Jolie also touched on how fun it was to work with four of their children providing voices for the animated feature. “Some of them were shy, but this one they all really wanted to and they all came together and did their recording together and took it very seriously — it was cute,” Jolie explained to ExtraTV at the time.

These touching words are a stark contrast to the comments made by Jolie following their divorce — and their son Pax Jolie-Pitt, whose explosive Instagram rant from 2020 calling Pitt a “world class a**hole” has recently resurfaced. In an interview with Vogue India the same year, Jolie explained her decision to divorce Pitt, stating that it was for the “well-being” of her family. She said, “I separated for the well-being of my family. It was the right decision.” Jolie filed for divorce in September 2016.

As the final acts of their divorce, which was finalized in 2019, unfold we can’t help but feel a pang for the once golden couple. Their current strife is a poignant reminder of how even the brightest stars can fall from grace. Here’s hoping that everyone in the Jolie-Pitt family find peace amidst the turmoil.

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