Angelina Jolie Files for Divorce from Brad Pitt

Couple to End 12-Year Relationship

In a shocking turn of events, Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, ending their 12-year relationship.

The news was confirmed by Jolie's attorney, Robert Offer, who stated that the actress had filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, September 19, 2016.

Irreconcilable Differences Cited

According to the petition, Jolie cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split.

The couple, who have six children together, had been together since 2004 and married in 2014.

Joint Custody Requested

Jolie is reportedly seeking joint physical and legal custody of the children.

Sources close to the couple say that the split is amicable and that both parties are committed to co-parenting their children.

No Further Comment

Neither Jolie nor Pitt have commented on the divorce, and their attorneys have asked for privacy during this difficult time.

The news of the divorce has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, as the couple was considered one of the most stable and enduring in the entertainment industry.

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