Brad Pitt is free to start a family with Ines de Ramon after finalizing his divorce settlement with Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt's relationship with Ines de Ramon appears to have played a pivotal role in pushing the actor to finalize his lengthy and contentious divorce from Angelina Jolie. According to an insider who spoke to Page Six, the 32-year-old jewelry executive "influenced" Pitt to reach a settlement, allowing them to move forward with their lives together.

"Ines wants to have a life together - with possibly children in the future - without the albatross that was the eight-year War of the Roses," the source explained. The couple, who have been romantically linked since late 2022, reportedly share a strong connection, with de Ramon offering a supportive and grounded presence in Pitt's life.

Jolie, 49, initially filed for divorce from Pitt in September 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. Although they were declared legally single in 2019, disputes over their $62 million French chateau and vineyard, Chateau Miraval, have prolonged the legal battle. On Monday, December 30, the pair finally signed divorce documents, marking significant progress in their journey to move on. Another insider noted that both parties recognized the need to resolve their differences: "Both sides realized it was time to move on. It was mutually beneficial to get it done with."

De Ramon's influence on Pitt has been described as overwhelmingly positive. A source close to the actor stated, "She has made [it known that] her opinion is that life would be much more enjoyable with this settled." The same source added that de Ramon offers Pitt a "good perspective on things" and does not let his legal troubles or public scrutiny strain their relationship. In August 2024, the couple made their official red carpet debut at the Venice Film Festival, a milestone that reflected their growing commitment.

Helping Brad move forward after Angelina

Pitt and Jolie share six children - Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Knox and Vivienne - whose well-being has remained central throughout the divorce process. Jolie's attorney emphasized her focus on family healing: "More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family."

For Pitt, de Ramon has become a source of stability during this transitional period. As one insider revealed, "She doesn't let any of those issues come between them or put any type of strain on their relationship."