Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The Oscar-winning actress has filed for divorce Getty ImagesThey are the Burton and Taylor of the modern era: two of the biggest and least conventional stars in Hollywood caught up in a love affair that has been, from the start, one of the planet’s most reliably lucrative real life soap operas. But now, after years of sensational reports anticipating their imminent separation, it appears that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie really are breaking up. The Oscar-winning actress, 41, filed for divorce from her husband of two years — and partner of 12 years — on Monday. Ms Jolie’s lawyer, Robert Offer, confirmed the split this afternoon.

Source: The Times September 20, 2016 16:07 UTC