Brad Pitt’s year just got a whole lot messier. While the Hollywood icon continues to battle ex-wife Angelina Jolie in court over their French vineyard Château Miraval, he’s now facing a brand-new legal nightmare—this time involving his luxury skincare and wellness line, Beau Domaine.
A small California brand called Beau D. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pitt’s company, accusing him of copying their name, logo, design style, and overall aesthetic. The suit, filed by Beau D.’s founder Brandon Palas, claims Pitt’s team “knowingly and deliberately” mirrored the smaller brand’s identity when they rebranded from Le Domaine to Beau Domaine in 2024.
Palas, who founded Beau D. back in 2020, says Pitt’s rebrand immediately caused confusion in the marketplace and unfairly diluted his own company’s image. “Our top priority is protecting Beau D.’s integrity,” he said in a statement. “Trademark laws apply equally to everyone—regardless of fame or fortune.”
According to court filings, Palas reached out privately to Pitt’s company multiple times, offering to settle before taking legal action. His proposals reportedly included options for Beau Domaine to rebrand, compensate Beau D. for potential losses, or help fund a redesign for the smaller business. While the Perrin family—Pitt’s French partners and co-founders—initially expressed interest in working something out, negotiations eventually collapsed. Palas says he was left with no choice but to sue.
The damages sought are modest by Hollywood standards, around $75,000, but the reputational stakes are enormous. Trademark experts say the case will hinge on whether the similarities between Beau D. and Beau Domaine are likely to confuse consumers—a question complicated by Pitt’s massive celebrity profile. As one insider noted, “When your name is Brad Pitt, your shadow is long. Even a coincidence can look intentional.”
The lawsuit arrives at an especially fraught moment for the actor, who’s still locked in a years-long war with Jolie over their $60 million Miraval estate. Their former shared business has become a legal battlefield of accusations, appeals, and bitter countersuits after Jolie sold her stake in 2021 to Russian billionaire Yuri Shefler—a move Pitt claims violated their mutual consent agreement.
A recent court ruling went in Pitt’s favor, ordering Jolie to hand over all correspondence related to the sale, but insiders say the victory has done little to cool tensions. One source close to the situation told Radar, “Brad’s exhausted, but he’s doubling down. He feels Jolie broke their pact, and he’s determined to see this through no matter how long it takes.”
Meanwhile, Pitt’s carefully crafted image as Hollywood’s golden gentleman is under strain. Between the Miraval feud and the new trademark fight, his once-polished business empire now faces serious turbulence. “The timing couldn’t be worse,” said one industry observer. “His brand is built on luxury and integrity. Two lawsuits—one from an ex-wife and one from a small entrepreneur—aren’t a good look.”
The Miraval case has also reopened old wounds from Pitt and Jolie’s 2016 split, one of Hollywood’s most dramatic divorces. Sources say the endless litigation is taking a toll on Jolie, too. “She’s mentally drained,” said one insider. “This has consumed years of her life. She’s fighting to protect what’s hers, but she knows Brad and his lawyers are relentless.”
Amid all this, Pitt’s personal life has reportedly stabilized. He’s still dating jewelry designer Ines de Ramon, though sources claim he’s being “extremely cautious” about blending love and business again. “He’s learned the hard way that mixing the two can be explosive,” one friend shared.
Now, as Pitt navigates two major legal battles—one over a vineyard, another over a beauty brand—his empire faces a defining test. For decades, he’s balanced the roles of movie star, businessman, and icon of cool. But as the lawsuits pile up, even Brad Pitt may find it hard to keep the gloss from cracking.
