Angelina Jolie’s political ambitions were a huge factor in her and Brad Pitt’s divorce, according to new claims.
TMZ reports that the Changeling star ‘dreamed of becoming the top UN official’ and made this her main focus – even going so far as hiring professional help.
The actress was claimed to have two political advisers on hand towards the end of the marriage to help her achieve this goal, as well as installing a ”war room’ to help with decisions and image.’
Bad to worse: TMZ reports that it was Angelina Jolie’s charity work that drove her and Brad Pitt apart, with the issue of taking their kids to war-torn countries a ‘bone of contention’
Alongside Angelina’s dedication to her political future, the pair are said to have clashed over the six children and their constant travelling for her charitable causes.
The insider told the site: ‘Brad was always supportive of Jolie’s solo charity work, but travels with the kids became a bone of contention for several years.’
Doing her bit: Angelina ensured they were accompanied top security on the trips but it is claimed Brad remained dubious of their safety
The troubled couple reportedly came to blows when Angelina, who visited a refugee camp in Jordan only two weeks ago, expressed her desire to take their clan to Syria to help rebuild the country.
While Angelina ensured they were accompanied by the top security, it is claimed Brad always remained dubious of their family’s safety in the suffering areas.
The Maleficent star is known for her philanthropic work, having held the rank of Special Envoy to the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) since 2012, and creating the Maddox Jolie-Pitt Foundation to build Asia’s first Millenium Village.
Charitable: The Maleficent star is known for her philanthropic work, having held the rank of Special Envoy to the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) since 2012
The new claims come after Angelina reportedly turned to pal Johnny Depp for support following the split.
The actress has been discussing her broken marriage with the troubled Pirates Of The Caribbean star and even hired his divorce lawyer Laura Wasser to represent her based on Johnny’s recommendation, according to The Sun.
A source told the publication: ‘Angelina idolised Johnny for years before she worked with him on The Tourist, and then the pair of them really hit it off on set.’
Helping her through? Angelina Jolie, 42, has turned to pal Johnny Depp, 53, for support following her split from Brad Pitt, 52, according to reports
There is no suggestion Angelina and Brad’s split is anything to do with Johnny, who recently underwent a public divorce from Amber Heard.
The insider continued: ‘The two of them have stayed in touch ever since then, and spoke regularly during the storm that surrounded Johnny’s break up with Amber.
‘They have been speaking about the situation, and Angelina hired Johnny’s lawyer to represent her based on the advice that he has given her.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Angelina and Johnny and is awaiting comment.
Trusting: Angelina even allegedly hired Johnny’s divorce lawyer Laura Wasser to represent her based on Johnny’s recommendation
Johnny married Heard, his Rum Diary co-star, in February 2015 following his split from longtime love Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children Lily-Rose and Jack.
Heard filed for divorce in May, appearing in court in Los Angeles with a bruised face to seek a temporary restraining order against the Hollywood star whom she accused of abuse.
The former spouses reached a settlement on August 16 in which the restraining order was dismissed and Heard received $7 million, which she then donated to charity.
Big fan: Angelina reportedly ‘idolised’ Johnny for years before she worked with him on The Tourist
Meanwhile, Brad is allegedly so distraught over Angelina’s refusal to allow him access to their children that he is hoping her father, movie legend Jon Voight, will intervene as a mediator.
‘Brad has made an effort to make contact and is keen to try and improve the situation between them,’ a source close to the situation told the UK’s Daily Mirror.
‘He’s hoping his good relationship with Angelina’s family will help to build bridges. He’s spoken to her dad Jon and hopes he may be able to play peacemaker.’
‘It’s a very tricky time for the family but Brad hasn’t given up hope yet.’
Jolie shocked the world earlier this week when she filed for divorce from Pitt, putting in motion the dissolution of what was Hollywood’s ultimate glamorous power couple.
The Tomb Raider star was reportedly convinced that her husband was having an affair with French actress Marion Cotillard.
Asking for help: Brad (centre) has reportedly reached out to his father-in-law, actor Jon Voight (left), in the hopes that he could influence Angelina (right)
Jolie (right) filed for divorce from Pitt on Monday after a 12-year relationship. The couple has six children
Pitt and Cotillard co-star in the movie Allied, a flick about the French partisans who fought the Nazis during World War II.
In an effort to assuage his wife’s fears, Pitt offered to take a polygraph to prove that he had remained faithful to her, according to the UK Daily Star.
‘Angie hated all the female attention Brad would get,’ a source close to the couple told the publication.
‘She is very jealous and insecure, despite being one of the most beautiful women in the world.’