- The Hollywood superstars are calling quits on their marriage after just two years- Ange calls in lawyer who represented Johnny Depp in Amber Heard divorce
- Problems started when pair made film about unhappy married couple
- Angelina wants full custody of couple's six children
- Pitt releases statement saying he is 'very saddened' and wants the best for the kids
ANGELINA Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt amid shock claims he cheated on her with movie co-star Marion Cotillard.
The Hollywood actress wants overall physical custody of their six children – not joint custody with Brad after citing irreconcilable differences in legal papers.
The New York Post have claimed the 41-year-old actress hired a private investigator to spy on him on the set of his latest film — where they claim she learned he was cheating.
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One source told Page Six: "She hired a private eye because she felt that he was fooling around with her (Cotillard) on the set, and it turns out, he was.
"And that was the final straw."
The rumours come as a trailer for Pitt's upcoming movie with Cotillard shows the pair passionately kissing, with the movie reportedly featuring a number of steamy sex scenes.
But TMZ has said the marriage breakdown was not over an affair at all, instead making the incredible accusation that Angelina had become '"fed up" with Brad's consumption of weed and possibly alcohol, and mixed with what she believes is "an anger problem" felt it became dangerous for the children.
She also reportedly became upset over his parenting methods, with the couple differing in their approach to bringing up their six kids.
But a source told TMZ that the claims around Pitt's parenting were a "malicious lie", saying "he's a loving and devoted father who has never and would never put his children in any dangerous situation."
The source also said that the father of six wanted to remain a "present father" for the brood.
Brad Pitt has released a statement to PEOPLE, since the news broke, saying: "I am very saddened by this, but what matters now is the well being of our kids.
"I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time."
He also spoke out saying that when a couple faces a difficult trial, it could either make or break them.
Angelina Jolie's manager Geyer Kosinski said in a statement: "Angelina will always do what's in the best interest to protect her children."
Angelina's entertainment attorney Robert Offer released a statement, saying the star had made the decision "for the health of the family."
Marion Cotillard is since said to be "absolutely devastated" over claims she is involved in the split.
A source said that the 40-year-old actress was "blissfully happy" with fellow actor Guillame Canet.
The source said Cotillard, who had son Marcel about five years ago, "enjoys her family time and wants to enjoy more of it. All this fuss will be a huge shock to her."
But other reports have surfaced over the French actress' "insane chemistry" with Brad on set of their new movie.
A source told Radar: "They had insane chemistry right from the start, and many crew members believe they've been acting on it in private."
It comes after reports that the movie star had wanted to install a GPS-tracker on her famous husband to be able to keep tabs on him.
A source told The National Enquirer that Jolie was concerned that Brad was "with another woman or lying dead in a ditch somewhere" when going on joyrides on his motorbike.
But Brad put his foot down, refusing to have the tracker put on his bike.
US media has also reported that Pitt is already furious about the stories being released about the couple, fearful that it has made them prime targets for paparazzi - allegedly saying: "she's just unleashed hell".
But the Sun can reveal the power couple 'Brangelina' have been living separate lives for months following a string of rows about their children with reports that Pitt was "in the throes of some insane midlife crisis, and Angie is fed up".
Ange, 41, has been focusing on her humanitarian work while Brad, 52, focuses on launching a resort in Croatia.
In court documents, the divorce was listed on Monday, September 15 with Johnny Depp’s divorce lawyer Laura Wasser to represent the actress.
Jolie has not asked for spousal support in the divorce papers, with it unclear how the couple's extensive wealth will be divided.
The couple has been together since 2004 and married for just two years.
A source close to Brad told The Sun: “Angelina is very unhappy with the marriage and wants out with Brad.
“There have been rumours around the status of the relationship for years, but they are now very much in turmoil and it is hard to see a way out.
“There have been a constant string of arguments about their future and their children.
"They ended up completely disagreeing over how to raise the kids."
Radar Online has also reported that Jolie fired the children's nanny just months before filing for divorce.
An insider reportedly said: "He (Brad) is always well-liked by the staff and friendly with them but it became obvious this nanny was flirting around him and being a little too friendly.
"That was the final straw for Angie. Of course, she didn't hesitate to pull the trigger and the nanny packed her things and was gone faster than you could imagine."
Reports have also surfaced that Jolie was left fuming when singer Selena Gomez started flirting with Pitt while at the Golden Globe awards.
A source said: "Angie blew a gasket when she saw Selena's Instagram, and heard through friends about how Brad and Selena flirted so shamelessly."
"Selena is going around jokingly calling Brad 'my future husband', and Angie is obviously none too pleased."
The movie star reportedly banned her husband from ever working with Selena, who made a cameo in The Big Short, again.
The warring couple have not made an official public appearance together since last November at the premiere of their flop movie By the Sea, which was made in Malta.
The film – about an unhappy couple – is believed to have been a key factor in the relationship breaking down.
Us media has since reported that Pitt drank heavily while filming, often turning up to shoots late with one source telling Radar Online that those on set were worried he was an alcoholic.
Angelina, who also wrote, produced and directed the movie, previously admitted the filming process was “hard” and left the couple “really worried” about their marriage.
She added: “Brad and I have our issues, but if the characters were even remotely close to our problems we couldn’t have made the film.
“To be clear: we have fights and problems like any other couple.
"We have days when we drive each other absolutely mad and want space, but the problems in the movie aren’t our specific problems.”
Jolie's father Jon Voight has since spoken out about the split, saying: "I don't know much about it except it must be something serious.
"I just got the news and I'm concerned."
He said that Angelina's priority was "always the children".
He said: "It's a sad thing. Say a little prayer."
He later said: "It's a sad time and I'm concerned about the kids and all of that."
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