Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Divorce Update: What Caused the Couple's Shocking Split?

We're breaking down the Brangelina split rumors!

By Jess Cohen Sep 22, 2016 12:05 AMTags

It's the end of an era.

Angelina Jolie took the world by surprise when she filed for divorce from Brad Pitt earlier this week after two years of marriage. The news of the split was so shocking, some of the couple's close friends didn't even know about it.

Pitt's friend George Clooney only learned about the couple's divorce during an interview with CNN on Tuesday.

"I didn't know that. I feel very sorry then. That's a sad story and unfortunate for a family," he responded. "It's an unfortunate story about a family. I feel very sorry to hear that. That's the first I've heard of it."

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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie: Romance Recap

Since the news broke, rumors about the reason behind the breakup have been flying.

So what really happened between the couple and was there a third party involved in the split?

Watch the E! News video above to find out and to see the latest Brangelina updates!