It’s a dark day in Hollywood. Like the rest of the world, stars are reacting to the news that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are splitting after more than a decade together. Find out what happened in the video above, and detailed below.
As previously reported, Us Weekly confirmed that Jolie Pitt, 41, filed for divorce from Pitt, 52, after two years of marriage and is seeking physical custody of their six children — Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 8. She made the decision to pull the plug just one week ago.
“An incident took place and prompted [Angelina] to act and file,” an insider exclusively told Us. “She still says Brad is the love of her life, and the decision has weighed heavy on her heart. Her priority now is the children.”
A second source added: “This has been coming for some time. This is a very difficult period for the family.” Relive the timeline of Jolie and Pitt’s romance in the video below.
The news is upsetting for some stars, too. “Brad and Angelina. How am I supposed to go to work today?” Chrissy Teigen tweeted on Tuesday, September 20.
“WTF? Brad and Angelina?!” Alyssa Milano shared. “I’m crushed.”
Others, however, are joking about the crazy reactions. “Everyone is serious as a heart attack with this ‘I might actually have a chance!!!!!’ talk #Brangelina,” Roots drummer Questlove wrote.
Read more star reactions below:
Before we get too cavalier about it, let’s remember that #brangelina was possibly the only thing still holding the USA together. pic.twitter.com/HQt2Re8U5t
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) September 20, 2016
I blame Donald Trump. #Brangelina
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 20, 2016
I’m clutching at my pearls in shock! Celebs .. Getting.. Divorced?! I thought I’d never see it …#brangelina
— Vinny Guadagnino (@VINNYGUADAGNINO) September 20, 2016
PSA for all chicks Brad Pitt is officially single
— Brandi Glanville (@BrandiGlanville) September 20, 2016
#Brangelina over what next
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) September 20, 2016
mood pic.twitter.com/SgxddvSaZ9
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) September 20, 2016
I feel bad for kids that aren’t gonna get adopted by #brangelina now
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) September 20, 2016
So #Brangelina have split.
Jen: pic.twitter.com/AbMceoeRdj
— Andrew Hayden-Smith (@AndrewHaydSmith) September 20, 2016
Yes, the rumors are true the “br” in “brangelina” now stands for another “br” name… ?
— Brett Davern (@BDavv) September 20, 2016
Really, #Brangelina trying to kill my Scream Queens season 2 premiere day high? Nice try. pic.twitter.com/N8akSY0SbB
— Stassi Schroeder (@stassi) September 20, 2016
If #Brangelina can’t make it, is there really any purpose or meaning of life? pic.twitter.com/djk9xGAC3S
— Stassi Schroeder (@stassi) September 20, 2016
Guys angelbradgelpolieitt are getting divorced. #brangelina
— Dominic Monaghan. (@DomsWildThings) September 20, 2016
Is it weird to go pull my kid out of preschool early to tell him Brad and Angelina are splitting?
— Jenny Mollen (@jennyandteets) September 20, 2016
Tower of Terror! Eggo! Skittles! Brad Pitt! I don’t know why ANY of them are trending but I’m running to my basement. It’s over.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) September 20, 2016
WTF? Brad and Angelina?! I’m crushed.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 20, 2016
— Garcelle Beauvais (@GarcelleB) September 20, 2016
It’s sad about Brad and Angelina but it’s also none of our business!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) September 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/DevonESawa/status/778280348174077953
HOLY SHIT SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS JOLIE-PITT DIVORCE IN TERMS OF SKITTLES BECAUSE I DONT UNDERSTAND IT
— Colin Jost (@ColinJost) September 20, 2016
Brad and Angelina. How am I supposed to go to work today ?
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) September 20, 2016
Everyone is serious as a heart attack with this “I might actually have a chance!!!!!” talk #Brangelina ?
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) September 20, 2016