Parents-of-six Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's shocking divorce news on September 20, 2016 was only the beginning. Here are the latest developments about the high-profile split. On January 9, 2017, the former couple released a joint statement publicly confirming that they have reached an agreement to handle their divorce privately, and will work together to reunify their family. Brad and Angelina also stated that they will be keeping all future details of their divorce confidential by using a private judge. "The parties and their counsel have signed agreements to preserve the privacy rights of their children and family by keeping all court documents confidential and engaging a private judge to make any necessary legal decisions and to facilitate the expeditious resolution of any remaining issues," read the statement. "The parents are committed to act as a united front to effectuate recovery and reunification." Photo: Getty Images
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The announcement came one day after Brad made a surprise return to the Hollywood spotlight, seen here, on stage at the Golden Globes on January 8. The star, who had been staying away from the public eye, made an unexpected appearance at the award show to present the film Moonlight, which Plan B, his movie company, produced. The actor, who did not walk the red carpet, received a loud applause from the star-studded crowd as he presented a clip from the film, which won the award for best Best Drama Motion Picture. Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC via USA TODAY NETWORK
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In early January, 2017, Angelina agreed to her ex's request to have their divorce documents that relate to their children's custody sealed. In December 2016, Brad alleged Angelina was compromising their kids' privacy by releasing details to the media through court filings. In the actress' latest filing, she disputed Brad's claims saying he only made the accusations because he’s “terrified that the public will learn the truth.” The latest court documents stated, "There is little doubt that [Brad] would prefer to keep the entire case private, particularly given the detailed investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Dept. of Children and Family Services into allegation of abuse." Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images
