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Brad Pitt is celebrating his 60th birthday, a year after embarking on his first serious romance since his bitter split from ex-wife Angelina Jolie.
Actress and jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, 27 years younger, were romantically linked for the first time in November 2022.
Last month, a source told People magazine that Pitt and de Ramon were in “good shape” after a year together.
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“This is Brad's first real relationship since the divorce,” the insider said. “He introduces [de Ramon] as his girlfriend” and “he’s doing well with Ines.”
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Brad Pitt celebrates his 60th birthday as his year-long romance with Ines de Ramon turns serious. The Oscar winner celebrated his big birthday on December 18th. (James Devaney/GC Images)
“It’s great to see him in a good place. Ines makes him very happy,” the source added.
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Pitt has experienced both ups and downs before his milestone birthday. Here's a look at what the Oscar winner has been up to over the past year.
Court battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie over French vineyard
Pitt and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie are fighting in court over their former French winery Château Miraval. (Michael Kovac/Getty Images)
Since 2022, Pitt has been in a bitter legal battle with Jolie over her former French winery Château Miraval.
Pitt and Jolie made their romance public in 2004 and were married for two years before the actress filed for divorce in 2016. The two share sons Maddox (22), Pax (20) and Knox (15) as well as daughters Zahara (18) and Shiloh (20). 17 and Vivienne, 15.
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Although Pitt and Jolie became legally single in 2019, the former couple has not yet finalized their divorce due to the ongoing court battle over custody of their children and the Chateau Miraval dispute.
In July, Angelina Jolie's former investment company, Nouvel Pitt, accused the Château Miraval of “looting” and seizing assets in court documents obtained by Fox News Digital at the time. The documents alleged that Pitt was the mastermind of a “vengeful campaign” to “loot” the profitable wine business since Jolie first filed for divorce.
According to the documents, Pitt was accused of “hijacking” Château Miraval and “wasting” the company's assets on unnecessary renovation projects, including spending $1 million on swimming pool renovations, the court documents said.
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A source familiar with the litigation told Fox News Digital in July that Pitt had poured “millions” into the company over the past decade and called the “looter” accusation from Nouvel's legal team “absurd.”
Angelina Jolie claims Brad Pitt tried to silence her abuse allegations when he criticized her secret sale of Vineyard
The two separated in 2016 but have not yet finalized their divorce. (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)
The former couple acquired a controlling interest in Château Miraval in 2008 and spent time at the property throughout their relationship. At the time of purchase, Pitt owned a 60% share of the winery, while Jolie's share was 40%. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star gave Jolie an additional 10% stake in December 2013.
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Pitt has alleged that Jolie intentionally tried to “cause him harm” by selling her interest in the former couple's vineyard, in an amended statement of claim previously obtained by Fox News Digital. The “Moneyball” actor claimed that Jolie sold her shares in the vineyard without his consent, which they had previously agreed to as a condition.
When Pitt originally filed the lawsuit in February 2022, the actor said he was unaware of the sale until he learned about it through media reports. He accused Jolie of working “secretly” to keep him “in the dark” about the sale.
However, a source close to Jolie previously told Fox News Digital that Pitt had been given the opportunity to buy her shares in Château Miraval.
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“The reality is that Pitt refused to complete the Miraval sale with Jolie unless she agreed to be silenced about the abuse as he demanded that $8.5 million be withheld to protect her to force silence,” the insider said. “Ms Jolie had no interest in talking about what happened.”
Jolie previously accused Pitt of physically abusing her and her children during an altercation on a private jet. Pitt denied the allegations and no charges were filed against him after the FBI conducted an investigation in 2016.
Serious new romance with de Ramon
Pitt and de Ramon have been linked since November 2022. (Getty)
Pitt and de Ramon first sparked romance rumors after they were spotted attending a Bono concert with Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford in November 2022.
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At the time, a source close to Pitt told People magazine that the two were not in a “serious relationship.”
“Ines is sweet, funny and energetic,” the insider added. “She has a great personality. Brad enjoys spending time with her.”
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The pair further fueled dating speculation after they were photographed celebrating his 59th birthday together in Hollywood last year. A few days before the trip, Pitt and de Ramon attended the afterparty for his film “Babylon” together.
Pitt and de Ramon later rang in the New Year together during a vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They were seen enjoying the sun in photos obtained by Fox News Digital.
The actor put his chiseled body on full display as he went shirtless in a pair of turquoise swim trunks while relaxing poolside with de Ramon. The vice president of Anita Ko Jewelry opted to sunbathe topless with a blue patterned sarong tied around her waist.
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The jewelry designer was previously married to The Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Over the summer, de Ramon traveled to Europe several times to visit Pitt on the set of his upcoming Formula 1 film. In August, she wore a gold necklace with the initial “B.” A source told Entertainment Tonight that the couple is still “seeing each other and having fun.”
In November, the couple attended the LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles. “They were super affectionate,” a source told People magazine at the time.
De Ramon was previously married to The Vampire Diaries star Paul Wesley. The two were married for three years before splitting in September 2022. Wesley filed for divorce in February, but the former couple's split is not yet final, according to Us Weekly.
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An insider told the outlet that Pitt hoped his legal battle with Jolie would be over before he made his relationship with de Ramon official, but “it just seems to keep dragging on.” Meanwhile, the source explained that de Ramon and Wesley are always are still “ironing out” their divorce, which “should soon be final”.
The source told the medium that Pitt and de Ramon supported each other after divorcing their former partners.
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The insider said the duo “won’t get involved in it.” [marriage] “Just now,” although the wedding could be in the future.
“They are distancing themselves,” the source added.
According to Chron, the couple is planning a joint birthday celebration as de Ramon turns 33 on Tuesday, the day after Pitt's birthday. “A joint birthday, Christmas and New Year’s party is in the works,” a source told the outlet.
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The insider continued: “And with Brad turning 60, something could be brewing too.”
Upcoming film with George Clooney
Pitt and George Clooney star in the upcoming film “Wolves.” (James Devaney/GC Images/Getty Images)
Pitt began filming his upcoming Apple TV+ thriller “Wolves” alongside co-star George Clooney in January. The two were spotted filming the film in Harlem and Chinatown in New York City.
Written, produced and directed by Jon Watts, the film is about “two lone wolves who have the same job,” according to Deadline. Pitt and Clooney are also producing the film through their production companies Plan B and Smoke House Pictures. The cast also includes Oscar nominee Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams and Poorna Jagannathan.
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“Wolves” marks another on-screen reunion for the pair, who previously starred in the film trilogy “Ocean's” and the 2008 crime comedy “Burn After Reading.”
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Pitt and Clooney first got together in 2001's “Ocean's Eleven,” when they were 38 and 40, respectively.
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During a recent interview with Extra, Clooney teased the Meet Joe Black star about his looks.
“Pretty boy, Pitt,” Clooney joked. “I don’t know if you’ve seen him up close lately. He doesn't look that good. But with makeup and visual effects, we can save him.”
Clooney also explained why he had previously called Pitt a “brutal joker” on set.
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“Well, because my pranks could last forever,” Clooney said. “But his pranks go to the bone. They hurt, so to speak… I can't go home to my hometown because of what he did to me. These are dirty, dirty tricks.”
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Lauryn Overhultz of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.