July 15, 2025

2: Brangelina Unraveled: The High-Stakes Divorce of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

1 hour 13 minutes

Host Michele Locke—a seasoned divorce attorney and former court judge—explores the contentious divorce and custody battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Michele dives deep into their highly publicized and bitter split, tracing their whirlwind romance sparked by rumors of an affair during the filming of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and examining the serious allegations of abuse, fierce legal battles over child custody and support, and complex disputes involving their joint winery. Michele unravels this eight-year saga filled with legal tactics, court rulings, and claims of parental alienation. Alongside executive producer and victim advocate Jake Deptula, she investigates how tabloid coverage shaped public perception and the emotional toll this high-profile conflict took on everyone involved.

**DISCLAIMER** The information shared in this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered as professional legal advice or a substitute for seeking professional legal advice.

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Credits

lovelustlaw is hosted by Michele Locke

Jake Deptula is Executive Producer

Haley Gray is Producer, Writer, & Researcher

Jared Landis is Sound Editor & Mixer

Want to reach out to me? You can. You can email me at [email protected]. Want to find out what I'm up to?

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Just remember Michele is spelled with one L and you can thank my mother Margot for that. :)

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Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher

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