Brad Pitt speaks out after Angelina Jolie files for divorce: ‘I am very saddened’

The A-list actress has filed for divorce after two years of marriage
Speaking out: Brad Pitt has issued a statement as Angelina Jolie files for divorce
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Jennifer Ruby21 September 2016
The Weekender

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Brad Pitt has spoken out to say that he is ‘very saddened’ about his split from wife Angelina Jolie.

The Hollywood A-lister, who had been in a relationship with the Tomb Raider star for 14 years, has issued a statement in the wake of the break-up.

Just hours after Jolie confirmed that she had filed for divorce from the actor, he broke his silence to say:

“I am very saddened by this but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids.

"I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time."

Jolie, 41, who married Pitt just two years ago, confirmed reports that the pair had split on Tuesday afternoon.

Her lawyer Robert Offer said in a statement that the decision had been made "for the health of the family".

He added: "She will not be commenting and asks that the family be given privacy at this time."

Jolie has cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ for the divorce in court documents and is requesting custody of their children.

The former couple have six children together - Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and eight-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.

Jolie and Pitt hadn’t made a public appearance together since November last year and were last pictured together back in July.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - In pictures

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