Amid the divorce and court battle between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, the Maleficent star finds solace in her brother, James Haven. The dispute over properties and custody of children keeps turning sour, and even though it’s been eight years since their split, the case is still as messy as before.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Mr. & Mrs. Smith / 20th Century Studios
Haven, a former actor and older brother of Jolie, reveals being protective of his sister and her children. She currently has six kids under her wing, and she’s raising them with the help of her own family.
Angelina Jolie’s Brother Extends Support Amid Her Divorce From Brad Pitt
In a rare interview with 90who10 podcast via ET Online, James Haven talked about being the uncle to Angelina Jolie’s children.
It started with the protection of her and then of her children, my nieces and nephews… I think it’s just very natural and I just want to be there any time. I’m blessed to be in their presence. I want to be in their presence.
Fans would remember Jolie’s iconic moment at the Oscars back in 2000. She just won Best Supporting Actress for 1999’s Girl, Interrupted but what shocked the audience was her controversial kiss with Haven. When asked why she gave him a smooch, the actress revealed it was just brotherly love.
James Haven in 90who10 Podcast / YouTube
Continuing from the same interview, the Monster’s Ball actor said he wants to be just there for Jolie and her kids, adding “We have very mutual interests, but like, I know there’s many things I think in the future that we’ll do together.”
Indeed, it’s great to know that Jolie’s brother got her back in times like this where she needs a strong support system. The actress is currently facing a court battle against her ex-husband Brad Pitt, whom she accuses of physical abuse.
Angelina Jolie Accused Brad Pitt Of Forcing Her To Sign NDA
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in By The Sea / Universal Pictures
In a report shared by People, the new court documents filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court revealed that Jolie’s attorneys claimed she “was not acting with malice and the intent to hurt Pitt in response to any custody ruling.” The file also stated:
Instead, it was Pitt who refused to buy her interest unless he received his newly expanded NDA, enforceable by an $8.5 million holdback specifically designed to force her silence about his abuse and cover-up.
Pitt’s side claimed, “He did not use the NDA to attempt to cover up any abuse.” The controversial 2016 plane ride of the Jolie-Pitt family allegedly turned into a nightmare after the actor “grabbed Jolie by the head and shook her, and then grabbed her shoulders and shook her again before pushing her into the bathroom wall,” as reported by USA Today. Pitt was also accused of choking one of the children and striking another in the face.
The ex-couple’s court battle is still being settled, and it may take quite some time before the divorce is finalized. Up until that point, Jolie’s children remain with her.
