Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Divorce News Immediately Precedes LA Earthquake

Shortly after Angelina Jolie’s divorce filing from Brad Pitt became public knowledge, an earthquake was reported in Los Angeles in a stroke of incredible irony.

The news broke that Jolie filed to separate from her husband of two years and partner of 12 around 7:30 a.m. PT. At 7:43 a.m., the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 3.0 magnitude earthquake just north of Gardena.

Given the fact that Jolie and Pitt have long been considered one of Hollywood’s most powerful couples, could the end of their marriage be a sign that the Armageddon is nigh? Probably not, but it’s a small bit of humor to be found in a sad situation.

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“Brangelina,” as they were dubbed by the media, met on the set of the film “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” in which they played rival assassins who also happen to be married to each other.

There was widespread speculation at the time that their relationship began onset and that Pitt divorced Jennifer Aniston so he could be with Jolie.

They were officially married in a private ceremony at a French chateau in August 2014. In 2015, they co-starred in the drama “By the Sea,” which followed a married couple trying to repair their marriage during a stay at a hotel in 1970’s France.

The Evolution of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, From 'Mr and Mrs Smith' to Divorce (Photos)

TheWrap takes a look at the 12-year history of the Hollywood power couple.
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2004: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"

Jolie and Pitt meet on the set of Doug Liman's "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," where she said they "fell in love." At the time, Pitt was married to Jennifer Aniston and Jolie's divorce from Billy Bob Thornton had been finalized in 2003.
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March 2005: Jennifer Aniston Files for Divorce

During promotional appearances for "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," Jolie and Pitt kept their distance. A week later, Aniston filed for divorce following their separation announcement in January.
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April 2005: Vacation with Maddox

Jolie gets photographed on vacation in Kenya with her son, Maddox.
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June 2005: W Magazine Spread

The two actors were featured in a W magazine spread titled "Domestic Bliss," which stirred up controversy given that the photos were taken a few months after Pitt's split from Aniston.
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July 2005: Jolie Adopts Zahara

The actress adopts Zahara from Ethiopia. According to Popsugar, Zahara was first adopted as a single parent but it was later revealed that Pitt filed to legally adopt both Zahara and Maddox and to officially change their last name to Jolie-Pitt.
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January 2006: Jolie Is Pregnant

Jolie confirms she is pregnant with Pitt's first biological child. Shiloh was born in May.
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December 2006: First Red Carpet

The couple walked the red carpet together for the first time as an official couple at the NYC premiere of Jolie's "The Good Shepherd."
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March 2007: Duo Adopt Pax

Jolie and Pitt adopt son Pax from Vietnam.
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May 2008: Couple Is Expecting Twins

At the Cannes Film Festival in May of 2008, it was revealed that the two were expecting twins.
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July 2008: Knox and Vivienne Are Born

The twins Knox and Vivienne were born in Nice, France. The couple and the twins were featured on the August cover of People magazine.
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January 2010: Divorce Rumors

British tabloid News of the World starts rumors that Pitt and Jolie were divorcing. They sued the paper as the publication declined to retract allegations. They won the lawsuit.
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November 2010: Johnny Depp Sparks Rumors

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Johnny Depp referred to Pitt as Jolie's "husband."
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2012: Pitt Proposes

The actor proposed to Jolie in 2012 with a custom Robert Procop engagement ring.
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May 2013: Double Mastectomy

Jolie reveals she underwent a preventative double mastectomy after tests showed she had an 87 percent chance of contracting breast cancer. She would later also have her ovaries removed in 2015.
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August 2014: Couple Secretly Marries

The couple held a top-secret wedding at their Chateau Miraval in France.
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December 2015: "By the Sea" Is Released

Jolie and Pitt both starred in the period drama "By the Sea," written and directed by the actress. The film, about a couple in a troubled marriage, received mostly negative reviews.
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September 2016: Couple Files for Divorce

Jolie filed for divorce after two years of marriage. She is asking for physical custody of the couple’s six children and will ask that Pitt receive visitation rights.

Also Read: Angelina Jolie Files for Divorce From Brad Pitt (Report)
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