Actor Brad Pitt is best known for Hollywood hits like “Fight Club” and “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” but his lucrative film roles played only a small part in his overall fortune. From his multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio to his powerful production company, Plan B Entertainment, here’s how the actor built his Hollywood empire.
Brad Pitt has a net worth of $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This contrasts sharply with his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, whose net worth is estimated at around $120 million.
The actor earned an upfront salary of $30 million for the 2025 Apple TV movie “F1,” which was a major payday for the actor. However, he also made $35 million to co-star with George Clooney in the 2024 movie “Wolfs.” If that wasn’t enough, he also made $40 million for the “Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood” sequel.
Inside His Plan B Production Company
Brad Pitt co-founded Plan B Entertainment in November 2001 with his then-wife Jennifer Aniston, super-producer Brad Grey, and several other executives. Following his divorce from the “Friends” star, he bought out her stake in the company for an undisclosed sum. Grey later left to run Paramount Pictures, leaving Pitt as the company’s sole owner.
It quickly became one of Hollywood’s most respected independent film production companies. In October 2022, it was revealed that Pitt sold a 60% stake in Plan B to French media conglomerate Mediawan, which reportedly valued the company at $300 million. The deal was structured as a 50/50 cash-and-stock deal, meaning Mediawan paid $90 million in cash and $90 million in equity to acquire a controlling interest.
Plan B’s films have generated over $3 billion at the worldwide box office. The company’s top-grossing title is “World War Z,” which brought in $530 million at the global box office, followed by “Troy,” which earned $483 million. Other notable titles include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Ad Astra,” and “12 Years a Slave.”
Inside His Relationship With Angelina Jolie and Subsequent Divorce
Brad Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005. He then dated Angelina Jolie for nearly a decade before they married in 2014. They officially separated in 2016 and finalized their divorce in 2019, although legal battles over their financial affairs have continued for years following their split.
In January 2025, the couple finally reached a divorce settlement. Celebrity Net Worth noted that the couple had signed a prenuptial agreement before they wed in 2014, which would allow each of them to keep the assets that they brought into the marriage. They would divide any jointly accumulated capital when the marriage ended.
One of the most contentious parts of their divorce was Jolie’s sale of her stake in Château Miraval. They bought the French estate and vineyard while they were together and grew it into a thriving business known for its rosé. Pitt argued that he invested significant time and energy to turn the vineyard into a reputable brand.
The Château Miraval Debate Continues To This Day
In 2021, Jolie sold her 50% stake in Miraval to Tenute del Mondo, the wine division of the Stoli Group, for a reported $64 million. Pitt sued over the sale, arguing that she violated an agreement requiring his permission to sell her stake in the company. Jolie, however, argued that such an agreement never existed, and that she was free to sell at her discretion.
As of July 2026, Jolie asked a judge not to require her to turn over financial records dating back to 2017 in her ongoing legal battle over the vineyard. Jolie’s attorneys argued that Pitt had mischaracterized her previous claims by suggesting she alleged financial distress, as per PEOPLE magazine.
“The issue is not whether Jolie needed the money — the issue is that she was trying to untangle her life and her finances from her controlling and abusive ex-husband,” the court filing stated. “That distinction makes all the difference.”
Brad Pitt’s Relationship With His Children Remains Strained
According to PEOPLE, the actor remains hopeful he can mend his relationship with his children. Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and, most recently, Vivienne have all sought to remove “Pitt” from their surnames.
Shiloh’s request was granted in 2024, while Vivienne’s petition has been scheduled for November 2, according to court documents. Zahara’s hearing is scheduled for September 28, and Maddox’s hearing is set for September 14.
The news comes amid a heartfelt confession from the actor, in which he revealed that he was no longer sober. “I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon. Yep, nope, not good for me.’ Not in big quantities,” he told Esquire.
He previously told PEOPLE magazine that he had begun his sobriety in 2016 and started attending AA meetings along with a 12-step program. “You had all these men sitting around being open and honest in a way I have never heard,” he said at the time. “It was this safe space where there was little judgment, and therefore little judgment of yourself.”
