Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s high-profile divorce captured Hollywood’s attention not only for its personal drama, but also for the significant real estate deal that came with it. Brad, known for his roles in blockbusters such as Fight Club, has emerged as a shrewd real estate investor, especially after their breakup.
The actor’s real estate portfolio is impressive, with transactions totaling around $72 million.
In a significant move, Brad acquired three studios in Los Angeles’ trendy Frogtown district from his friend, British sculptor Thomas Hausgo.
This once industrial area has become a haven for the arts community. His first purchase in April consisted of adjoining lots for $4,095,000, followed by the purchase of a vintage building across the street in March 2021 for $2,933,500. He financed this with a $2 million mortgage from City National Bank.
Brad’s talent for real estate was evident when he sold his family’s estate in 2023 for a whopping $33 million. Since he first bought the 6,700-square-foot mansion from Cassandra Peterson for $1.7 million more than 30 years ago, he has made a hefty 1,840 percent return.
He began construction on the property in 1994 and eventually expanded it to include five homes. Brad and Angelina raised his six children in this private haven, complete with a skate park, secret cave, and three pools.
His financial abilities don’t stop there. In July 2022, he purchased American author DL James’ former mansion “Seaward” in Carmel, California, for $40 million, paying it in full without a mortgage. This luxury residential property further enhanced his impressive portfolio.
Meanwhile, Angelina faced financial difficulties after the separation. When she tried to buy Cecil B. DeMille’s mansion for $24.5 million, Brad lent her $8 million, which she paid back with interest.
She also had to secure a $17.15 million mortgage with Comerica Bank. During her divorce proceedings, Angelina accused Brad of not providing “meaningful child support,” but Brad disputed this, claiming he had paid more than $9 million. Her lawyer revealed that the majority of this amount was a loan, not child support.
Their legal battles extend beyond their personal lives to their joint ventures, including the Miraval vineyard in France.
The 35-room, 1,000-acre property, purchased for $60 million in 2011, is now at the center of their dispute. Brad was reportedly surprised when Angelina secretly sold 50% of her shares to Russian billionaire Yuri Scheffler, sparking further legal controversy.
In 2023, Brad made a profit of approximately $31.3 million, which is the most popular among celebrity real estate investors: Mark Wall, who sold a mega mansion in Southern California for $55 million and made a huge profit of $46.7 million. He finished second behind Berg.
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